There was recently a thread relating to various types of paint used in restoration work, their advantages, disadvantages, problems, etc. It seemed all of the discussion related to the exterior surfaces.

What about interior metal surfaces in light weight cars (and others, for that matter)? In particular, given that many restorations involve cars that may never again turn a wheel, are exhibited outdoors and are not air conditioned or heated, what is a good, durable paint that can withstand temperature extremes without peeling, separating or cracking? I know surface preparation is important in any paint job, but looking for some suggestions. Enamel, latex, acrylic... Recommendations, paint to avoid, etc?

Thanks,
Stephen

syfrettinc@bellsouth.net

I have had good luck with both water and solvent based industrial enamels for interiors. The PPG line, Rustoleum line, and some quality hardware store paints have all withstood the test of time on projects I have worked on. I wouldn't recommend house paints which are designed to chalk and weather clean.

Dave

irondave@bellsouth.net

When I built my first house in 1979, I painted the steel basement window frames with a water-based primer and paint called Rust-O-Crylic, by Rustoleum. When I sold the house 20 years later, the paint was still good and the window frames were not rusty. I only saw this paint on sale once, at a local Ames Department Store, and never saw it again. In my estimation, it held up better than the usual solvent-based Rustoleum. Did anyone else use this paint? What happened to it? Might it have been discontinued because it was too good? Is there an equivalent today?



ryarger@rypn.org

In the past, I recall matching the old Dupont DuLux automotive paint color chips to existing interior colors of some heavyweight cars.

In general, I would think about using a good industrial (interior or exterior) grade paint or an automotive finish.

Brian Norden

Adding to Brian,s message!
We at O.E.R.M. are using "northstar" and it is an automotive paint.
Dave W.


davewolven@msn.com

Professionaly at MARC Train Service we used Centari inside our old PRR Heritage cars. Held up well, including the heat-cold cycles when cars were off power. It is also holding up in our buisiness car, which was painted over fifteen years ago and is not stored on power.

Steve

> Adding to Brian,s message!
> We at O.E.R.M. are using
> "northstar" and it is an
> automotive paint.
> Dave W.


SZuidervee@aol.com

> In the past, I recall matching the old
> Dupont DuLux automotive paint color chips to
> existing interior colors of some heavyweight
> cars.

According to George Rust of Dupont. Dulux is out of production; what is presently available is old stocks.

Steve

SZuidervee@aol.com

> According to George Rust of Dupont. Dulux is
> out of production; what is presently
> available is old stocks.

> Steve
Dear Steve:
True, but DuPont makes a Nason product called Nasco which is an alkyde enamel. So far it seems to be a good replacement for Dulux.
J.David

jdconrad@snet.net