Carc question

[edgebar]

the carc has a sandpapery feel to it, a rough texture. do any of the carc alernatives have a similar texture? i would like to restore one of my m1009's to as close to original as possible.
somewhwere here i saw someone say one of the national paint stores has a water based CARC, does anyone have any expierence with that?
thanks in advance for any help

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

Sherwin Williams has it, I've seen it, never used it, but it looks good.

 

[topgun217]

N1265 used it on his truck and it looks great! P/ M him for details.

 

[mikelee]

Yes the carc is rough they were that way when they were built here in flint,michigan. Saw some water base carc looks good

 

[91W350]

I have a water based CARC alternative on my M1008, but it is much smoother in texture than the original paint. It is fairly flat, but does not have that sand paper feel. Glen

 

[Jones]

The one-part CARC is moisture-activated. Is that what ytou mean by water-based?
The instructions say to use a .070" tip. And to keep the paint well mixed to keep the solids suspended. Those solids, in addition to the way it's applied, are what gives the rouigh texture.
Don't stir the paint in the can, that folds in air/moisture which accelerates curing. Just keep shaking the paint gun or pot.

 

[tcody]

The shirwin williams industrial stores has real CARC - the regular stores won't know what you are talking about.. I haven't purchased any in a couple of years, but it was not too expensive and it is exactly what you need. Just follow the directions and ventilate well and it should be fine job. Let me know if you are having trouble finding the correct information; I can help sort it out.
Cody

 

[tcody]

The shirwin williams industrial stores has real CARC - the regular stores won't know what you are talking about.. I haven't purchased any in a couple of years, but it was not too expensive and it is exactly what you need. Just follow the directions and ventilate well and it should be fine job. Let me know if you are having trouble finding the correct information; I can help sort it out.
Cody

 

[edgebar]

great, thanks for the info...
you guys are very helpful

 

[kvitt]

I used Rapco Tan on my cucv, does not have the exact texture as CARC, lot safer to use...
I did not want to contaminate the ground water or area around my wifes horses and family...
The RAPCO goes on really well, just wore a simple dust mask and sprayed it...Cleaned up the mess and went on with it...