Paint quote

[Bobweb]

Hey friends,

I got a quote today for some carc type 2 from a chemical company. The quote seemed a bit high. Can anyone give me and idea about the average cost of 383 green? Is there any reason this stuff is 400$ a gallon? Anyone know where to get mil grade for less?

 

[NDT]

Sherwin Williams Chemical Coatings retailer.

 

[Bobweb]

thx brotha, I’ll try again w them

 

[ldmack3]

Hey friends,

I got a quote today for some carc type 2 from a chemical company. The quote seemed a bit high. Can anyone give me and idea about the average cost of 383 green? Is there any reason this stuff is 400$ a gallon? Anyone know where to get mil grade for less?View attachment 812183

383 “CARC” or 34094 Flat Green 1 Gallon – Paint Gallons – Quarter Ton & Military

paintgallons.quartertonparts.com

$39/gal

 

[G744]

CARC paint is dangerous to work with, it liberates Methyl Isocyanite, a toxic gas when drying.

Even after it is dried, removing it with mechanical means causes toxic dust.

https://www.spexcertiprep.com/MSDS/S-2431.pdf

It was only used by the military because it lets chemical nerve agents wash off easily. They paint trucks while wearing hazmat bunny suits.

Just buy the same color in synthetic enamel from Rapco or some such.

 

[ldmack3]

This is a substitute made by Gillespie. Check out the link..

 

[G744]

Yep, I've used Gillespie paint for years on my MV's. Never been disappointed.

DG

 

[ldmack3]

Good to know. I'll be doing paint in the not too distant future. This is extremely flat and they suggest starting with adding 1pt per gal of hardener to make it satin. Hand prints and all. I prefer the look of flat, but not the stains.

 

[tobyS]

Have you tried the exterior house paint? Try a sample, it works amazingly well.

 

[Bobweb]

Thanks fellas, I appreciate the advice.

 

[ldmack3]

Let us know what you end up doing and how it turns out.

 

[Bobweb]

I am definitely going with your recommendation. That is the best deal I’ve come across. Also whoever made the comment about carc being caustic when sprayed/ sanded- I did some research and that stuff sounds nasty so I’ll save myself the money and health problems and go with 383 imitation.
How many gallons will I need to paint the whole truck? I’m not going to break it down in pieces, just paint what I can get to but plan to do in cab as well. Thanks for all you help.

-rob

 

[ldmack3]

I have not done mine yet so I'll be interested in seeing what others on here have to say. You can always contact them. I've done so twice with questions and they are very responsive.

 

[G744]

If using paint from a MV parts house, be aware the Aervoe brand fades fast out here in AZ, from OD to pink in a couple years.

Some have said they have reformulated it, but I just use Gillespie and it looks good for a long time.

Thin with Xylol, stay away from mineral spirits.

DG

 

[NY Tom]

My local Sherwin Williams rep was very helpful when I was looking for paint to use on my truck.
She got together with the support people who recommended SHER-CRYL HPA (High Performance Acrylic)
Can be sprayed, rolled, or brushed and looks pretty good to me. Water clean up. It is an Industrial Coating and seems to hold up very well so far.
Went with 24084 paint code from the FS595B which is Semi-Gloss. They made it up with Ultradeep Base.
I paid about $60.00 per gallon on a contractor account. I would estimate 5 gallons to do the whole truck.
https://www.paintdocs.com/docs/webPD...prodno=B66R300