Best semi-gloss black aerosol paint?

[charchri4]

Hey from SW Minnesota! I had some fancy VHF semi gloss roll bar paint lift one me and it was a nightmare so I started hunting for better paint too. I found out you have to watch spray cans because some are thinned with thinner and some with acetone and the acetone ones will lift thinner paint every time. The other problem with aerosols is they have crap in them for propellant and to extend shelf life that doesn't do you any favors.

So with that I changed to real paint with a catalyst hardener and found out everything is better about doing it that way over spray cans. I spent some time on hotrodders.com and found out what those guys use for stuff like this and it really works. And the secret weapon is tractor paint...

I found you can get a detail HF paint gun for 15 bucks and a gallon of John Deere semi gloss black tractor paint for $24. Turns out the JD paint looks great and is as tuff as nails too - pretty much just like tractor paint! I have shot both blitz black and semi gloss and like the semi gloss better. It is probably what I am going to paint my entire car with in a few weeks unless I turn over a rock and find 500 bucks for paint.

I got mine at the local JD dealer which where I am I drive by 2 of them every day but you can get it on line too. They do have spray bombs too and it is good stuff also but kind of spendy.

http://www.shopgreendealer.com/John-...3-TY25632.html

I think I still have a panel with blitz and semi gloss shot on it if you want to see a photo.

[paulk68]

Originally Posted by charchri4

Hey from SW Minnesota! I had some fancy VHF semi gloss roll bar paint lift one me and it was a nightmare so I started hunting for better paint too. I found out you have to watch spray cans because some are thinned with thinner and some with acetone and the acetone ones will lift thinner paint every time. The other problem with aerosols is they have crap in them for propellant and to extend shelf life that doesn't do you any favors.

So with that I changed to real paint with a catalyst hardener and found out everything is better about doing it that way over spray cans. I spent some time on hotrodders.com and found out what those guys use for stuff like this and it really works. And the secret weapon is tractor paint...

I found you can get a detail HF paint gun for 15 bucks and a gallon of John Deere semi gloss black tractor paint for $24. Turns out the JD paint looks great and is as tuff as nails too - pretty much just like tractor paint! I have shot both blitz black and semi gloss and like the semi gloss better. It is probably what I am going to paint my entire car with in a few weeks unless I turn over a rock and find 500 bucks for paint.

I got mine at the local JD dealer which where I am I drive by 2 of them every day but you can get it on line too. They do have spray bombs too and it is good stuff also but kind of spendy.

http://www.shopgreendealer.com/John-...3-TY25632.html

I think I still have a panel with blitz and semi gloss shot on it if you want to see a photo.

I would love to see the difference between the blitz black and the semi gloss. I have sprayed the blitz black just from a can and love it. I plan on leaving a part out in the sun for a month and see how it hold up to the weather.

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by paulk68

I would love to see the difference between the blitz black and the semi gloss. I have sprayed the blitz black just from a can and love it. I plan on leaving a part out in the sun for a month and see how it hold up to the weather.

What is "blitz"?

[paulk68]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

What is "blitz"?

It is a John Deere color. It is there satin finish

[70 chevelle]

Try VHT epoxy black. Its the perfect shade .

[charchri4]

Originally Posted by paulk68

I would love to see the difference between the blitz black and the semi gloss. I have sprayed the blitz black just from a can and love it. I plan on leaving a part out in the sun for a month and see how it hold up to the weather.

JD Semi Gloss is the stripe and Blitz black is the rest. This panel has been kicking around my shop for a while so it's kind of beat up. When I had the panel half semi and half blitz the semi looked better but in these shots the blitz looks really good too.

[69hugger]

FWIW, I went with the SEM Trim paint. It was extremely close in sheen to the Krylon Semi-Flat, but I had a can of each & the SEM seemed to spray a bit better. I think I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between them on the same car.
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!

[RdHuggr68]

I have found an aerosol paint that covers great and is very durable. Its from Caterpillar. I have been using the medium gloss black, they have different sheens. You can also buy it by the gallon, and do touch ups with the aerosol if needed.

[66fury]

Duplicolor de 1635

[minendrews68]

I've used SEM for years... still do, no complaints