My paint guy said that he is no longer able to be supplied with single stage
urethane paint due to a change in laws. This really pissed him off , as he
loves to work with this stuff. Anyone else heard of this news
Mike Proper
----- Original Message -----
From: jumpin'jan <servaij@cris.com>
To: Ian Spencer <ian@sunbeamalpine.org>
Cc: Alpine List <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: Paint Formulas
> Everyone,
> In regards to my quest to find modern paint formulas, I want to mention
> that the formulas are strictly within the Glasurit Paint manufacturer
> and may not be cross-referenced to other brands (like Dupont and PPG). I
> have been using more of this German made paint because of it's quality
> and other important features which I will discuss. I feel that the
> single stage Urethane Acrylics (Glasurit #22 line) or just single stage
> paints in general, is better suited for the older classic autos that
> originally were sprayed with enamel or lacquer than the two-stage paints
> (basecoat, then clearcoat). Secondly, the Glasurit line has a wider
> spectrum of pigments, which should allow near perfect color matches.
> Thirdly, I have a top notch Glasurit supply business, in my local area
> (Dayton OH), that actually have intelligent office personnel and are
> devoted to serving the customer's request in a professional manner (like
> helping me match all these Alpine colors!). The other local suppliers
> (Dupont and PPG) fall way short.
> Many have asked for paint formulas, within 24 hours of Ian's posting,
> and I would be pleased to give you the reference paint codes, but these
> codes refer back to the Glasurit line. If you have any ideas on how to
> organize some generic paint formulas, so that everyone would be pleased
> to use their preferred paint line, bring it up and lets talk about it. I
> was also thinking about one idea of selling the paint to you, which I
> would have mixed locally. Let me hear what you would like to do on this
> matter.
> Thanks,
> Jan Servaites
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