Summit single stage

[sireland67]

This is the first time I shot Summits single stage paint.
This would be a very easy paint for a first time painter to use, it lays down nice.

Be warned buy the reducer for it, their web site does not mention it is required, the paint is very thick.
I ended up doubling the amount the tech sheet says to use.
Like 4:1:1 and the paint was still thick, I could not put a run in the paint if I tried, it was really cold outside when I shot it but the garage temp was between 60 - 70.

 

[toolmanmike]

Wow that looks good. Jeep?

 

[Bulldozer]

that does look great , what tip size are you using in your gun?

 

[RustyRatRod]

I think you shouldda got red.

 

[toolmanmike]

I think you shouldda got red.

Need these: :glasses8::glasses8:

 

[sireland67]

Thanks for the comments, it looks good for the price, like $120 for a gallon with all the reducers.

As for tip size I have no idea, its an old 25 year old NAPA gun made by Stewart and Warner. It will shoot enamel and base/clear with no issues, but you better be moving your hand fast with the clear, so my guess it is around a 1.5 tip.

This is a picture of base/clear, I shot with the same gun.

 

[sireland67]

Wow that looks good. Jeep?

Yes, old 1948 2A, here is old picture of it.

 

[Bad Sport]

Me likey ^^^

 

[sireland67]

Me likey ^^^

Thanks, it took a little work to get this far.

 

[Bad Sport]

Uh.......a little? lmao wow

 

[RustyRatRod]

I had a 50 2A a bajillion years ago. You've come a long way with that one.

 

[sireland67]

Thanks Rusty, all you have to do is start with a good foundation.

 

[sireland67]

I figured you guys would like to see the finished product.
Still have to put the factory gas tank back in, winch back on etc.

 

[813Demon340]

Did you use Summit's primer under it too?

 

[R4Sedan]

Man the paint looks really nice.

 

[sireland67]

Did you use Summit's primer under it too?

Yes I used their high solids 2K primer and activator.
It runs about $70 for the primer and $30 for the activator.
I used about 1/2 gallon on the whole jeep.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-swsp310g-12

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-swsh311q-12

 

[sireland67]

Man the paint looks really nice.

Thanks it will look alot better after I polish it out.
The pictures I posted are as shot out of the gun.

 

[Woods74]

Goes to prove good prep goes a long way. Nice job man!

 

[sireland67]

Goes to prove good prep goes a long way. Nice job man!

Prep makes all the difference.
I actually sanded the whole inside of the tub down with 400 grit and was going to paint it body color.
My wife said don't make the inside shiny because I would freak out when our 5 yr old granddaughter puts a scratch on it.
I though about it for a day or so, and sanded it down with 80 grit and shot bed-liner on the inside.