Summit racing paint

[SuperBuickGuy]

SBG, did you use a metallic paint on your Vette? Was it single stage?

I'm attracted to it because of the price. They are still much lower cost for comparable low-grade single stage urethane from the paint shop. I'm not really concerned with getting a good color match, I'm painting the whole truck at once, then selling it as soon as it is dry and back together. Matching it will be the new owner's problem. I'm also not concerned about a show-quality job. This truck will be built as work/driver that will intentionally be low-budget and not perfect. Just want to get it looking decent to help the resale value and attractiveness...

it's single stage metallic that I put single stage clear over the top of once I color sanded the orange peel and runs out of it.

But old machinist is right - it's not easy to get to lay down right.

[chevy3100truck]

If it is the same as duplicolor, that is what my daughter's race car was painted with. First time I have ever used a spray gun, don't think it turned out too bad (granted it is easier to spray a tiny car than a full sized one)

[OldMachinist]

Be aware that any single stage metallic is tough to paint. You have metallic mottling and streaking to deal with as well as getting a decent shine without dry spots or significant orange peel. I haven't painted for 20 years and I know paint has changed a lot and I am assuming this is some sort of acrylic enamel to keep the cost down.

[tardis454]

Summit RACING PAINT - - don't believe it, just marketing hype.

No way that paint is any faster than normal automotive paint.

Sorry, I could't resist!

It just comes OFF faster..

[STINEY]

Summit RACING PAINT - - don't believe it, just marketing hype.

No way that paint is any faster than normal automotive paint.











Sorry, I could't resist!

[ford141]

SBG, did you use a metallic paint on your Vette? Was it single stage?

I'm attracted to it because of the price. They are still much lower cost for comparable low-grade single stage urethane from the paint shop. I'm not really concerned with getting a good color match, I'm painting the whole truck at once, then selling it as soon as it is dry and back together. Matching it will be the new owner's problem. I'm also not concerned about a show-quality job. This truck will be built as work/driver that will intentionally be low-budget and not perfect. Just want to get it looking decent to help the resale value and attractiveness...

[SuperBuickGuy]

I've put it on two vehicles. My take:
1) their temperature ranges are optimistic, if you're spraying at 70 - 80 degrees, buy the fastest reducer (under 70 degree)
2) I seriously thought it was completely my fault that the paint didn't spray right on the Corvette (runs galore) - until the bodyshop guy who sprayed the pickup said much the same thing about the paint. It's thick and will run if you look at it wrong.
3) make absolutely certain you get a paint chip from them before you buy the paint - I still don't believe they sent me the right paint for the Corvette.
4) flexing wasn't the problem; people damaging the car was the problem.

That said, it covers well, and it's super cheap.... just, again, be sure you really allow it to flash between coats

[DanStokes]

Word on the street is that the Summit paint is Dupli-Color, which is REALLY Sherwin-Williams. I haven't sprayed any but most paint stores have a second line of products - DuPont, for example, has Nason. Our former PPG store just converted to Sikkens (they have several other brand names too) with the cheap line being Wanda. Anyhow, they can probably match the Summit price pretty closely and you have the advantage of local help if needed and you support local businesses. I've found the local support to be beyond value - they'll pull your fat out of the fire when needed.

The Summit stuff comes pre-thinned which sounds like a good deal until you figure out how much you're paying for their thinner. No free lunch..... And you can't adjust the thinner for the temp at the time you shoot it.

Dan

[milner351]

I've heard mixed reviews - also check out "paint for cars" or similar name on ebay - they have packaged kits as well, sealer, primer, reducer paint, etc all together for great prices - lots of positive feedback and comments.

SBG used metallic summit paint on his disco vette - he's had a few issues with the flexible bumpers - but that wouldn't be an issue on steel.

Seth painted the cadet with summit gold - it didn't shine evenly.

[ford141]

Has anyone tried the Summit racing line of automotive paint? I just bought a truck that I intend to fix and flip. It is pretty solid but needs a paint job. I don't have a lot of experience painting, but the Summit line looks like a cost effective route for the DIY guy to get a decent paint job. I'm looking at a single-stage metallic green urethane.