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Re: Silver Paint

To: Chad Jester <triumph@igc.net>
Subject: Re: Silver Paint
From: "Jon Moody (BME)" <mood@rad.unc.edu>
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 1996 15:14:46 -0400 (EDT)
Cc: KMNTR6@aol.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Ken,

I dont remember what your application is for, but have  you thought about
silver imron?  I saw some whells painted with this from afar and they
looked sharp.

--Jon

On Thu, 25 Jul 1996, Chad Jester wrote:

> KMNTR6@aol.com wrote:
> > 
> > Guys
> > 
> > Since my rebuild I have needed the warm silver paint for my TR6. I 
>originally
> > bought the Eastwood version for $6.99 a can ( or 2 for $6.50 each). When I
> > used the stuff solids like a sand came out witht the paint. I had to strip
> > off all of the paint and redo with unsatisfactory results.
> > 
> > I had previously had good results with the Moss version of the paint (for 
>all
> > I know it could be made by Eastwood) except for clogged cans that I had to
> > throw away. So I called Moss for a couple of cans. I was shocked at the 
>price
> > - $11.95 a can! What a rip! I am sort of over a barrel, so I bought only one
> > can (shipping and handling was $4.70). Total $16.65. OUCH!!
> > 
> > Anybody have any more economical solutions??
> > 
> > Ken Nachman
> > Richmond Triumph Register
> > 1957 TR3
> > 1974 TR6
> 
> Ken,
> 
> I have also had trouble with the Eastwood silver.  I was 
> surprised...their products are usually top notch.
> 
> F*rd motor company sells a silver spray can that is right on for the 
> color.  The price is OK.  I'll try to send you their part #.  You can 
> also visit your local PPG paint store and ask them to mix a pint or quart 
> of chevrolet argent silver lacquer.  This can be sprayed through a 
> "preval" brand disposable spray can (usually available at good paint 
> stores for less than $5).  It will give you a good durable finish.




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