Opinions?: S/W industrial flat black

[Sam_Fear]

Sherwin Williams - Industrial Coatings Gloss Polyurethane Enamel - Flat Black
Here is the Tech sheet: http://www.sherlink.com/sher-link/ImgServ?id=601502164.pdf&basePath=/user_projects/productionDomain/applications/sherwinApp/sher-link/temp/dp/

The lady at S/W suggested it to me - 60$ a gal and the flat black is pre-mixed (meaning the flattener, not the thinner.)

Anybody tried this stuff? Any of you more serious painters see any problems with using it? Since it's 'industrial' will it be any harder to spray? Keep in mind I'm a novice and I'm simply trying to go a step above rattle can.

 

[Thunder1]

It's hard to say actually. It does say to thin it down either at a 1:1 to as much as a 1:3 ratio. You might just have to experiment with it until you get the consistency you feel is right. Unfortunately, I've only had experience in brushing on Industrial grade oil based paints. I've never sprayed it.

It sounds like it should do a good job once you figure out the proper thickness though.

Good luck with it.

Thunder1

 

[Sam_Fear]

Thanks for the reply Thunder. It's the chemical compatibility type stuff I wonder about - I don't know much about paint. And I wondered if the industrial stuff is treated different than normal paint - can I repaint with something else if I don't like it? That kinda thing - or is it treated just like a normal paint?

Since it's 'industrial', would I paint it and leave it, or can it be finish sanded, etc.?

 

[Thunder1]

I'm pretty sure you can paint over it if you don't like it. It doesn't behave that different than other paints. It's just designed to stand up better to the elements and chemical degredation than other paints are. If nothing else, you'll have a really durable primer coat to lay down another type of paint over if you don't like it. Since it is Industrial grade, it might be more of a challenge to finish sand it since Industrial grades usually dry with a really tough finish. I would suggest doing some small scale experiments on some scrap just to see how it behaves. By putting it through all the things you want to try with it you should get the answers you need. Sometimes that's the only way to find out. I'm really interested in this type of stuff. That's why I primed my 51 cab with the rust arrestor coating. As it turns out, I'm really glad I did it. It looks great and the rust is stabilized for a good long time! Let me know how it goes, I'd like to know how it works.

T1

 

[Sam_Fear]

Let me know how it goes, I'd like to know how it works.

T1

Well, since you put it that way, 60$ a gallon may be expensive for one man, but a mere pittance for the good of ratrodding. Guess I'll go for it and see what happens. Give me a week or so and hopefully I'll have something to report.

 

[Thunder1]

That's the spirit!!! I know what you mean about the price. I spent $56.00 for a gallon of the rust arrestor without knowing for sure if it would produce the result I was after. Luckily It worked out well. Like you said, it's "a mere pittance for the good of rat rodding!"

T1

 

[hotrod preacher]

hey i just thought i'd add my 2 cents real quick- if your goin for a flat finish, there's no sanding/buffing needed,in fact it usually will make the paint to shine! I've never personally used that type of paint, but i do know that many of those industrial coatings need 30 days or so to fully cure..so i would NOT try to put anything over the top of it before at least30-45 days if it doesn't suit ya

btw-specks of dust etc. don't show near as bad on flat paint so don't worry on that sand/buff issue

anyone want to correct me feel free to do so...hope that helps Sam

 

[ANNAMEL]

I sprayed alot of Sh ind on conveyors and the paint we used flashed pretty quick. Thinning was not a big problem just watch your ambient temp.To much reducer on a hot day and you will get gas bubbles. Check and see if the have it in waterbased. We thinned it anywher from 10% to 30% reducer but that was airless.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Thanks fellas, that kind of info is what I was after.

btw-specks of dust etc. don't show near as bad on flat paint so don't worry on that sand/buff issue

....dust specks, blemishes, dents, old patch jobs.... why do think I chose flat black?! This ain't no trailer queen....IT'S A TRUCK!