Ok, I'm not looking for "show quality", but I would like a decent paint job before I tear the crap out of the CJ.

Anyway, "Quality Farm and Fleet" is closing it's stores here in Indiana, and I was fortunate enough to get a gallon of "Caterpillar" Yellow tractor paint.

It's an "Alkyd" enamel I believe.

So, now the questions.

I've shot Acrylic Enamel before, with a hardening agent. Can I shoot this with a regular 'auto' type spray rig?

The directions on the can say to NOT thin it. That would seem a little "thick" to come out of a gun. Anyone ever try thinning it?

Any tips or tricks for shooting this stuff? I bought a gallon of primer hopefully to avoid the usual "orange peel" and crap like that.

Any help would be cool!

Out.


(OH yea, anyone have a CAT sticker? ) :D

Is it actually CAT brand paint or is it some aftermarket stuff? If it is CAT i always thin it. I could prolly get ya some of REAL stuff if you'd like. Prolly even some spray cans for future touch ups. I'm sure you'll need that I've seen ya drive before. :flipoff2: :flipoff2: How is the 5 comming? Are we going to see it in Southern Indiana anytime soon? c-ya

It's "aftermarket", not "real" cat paint. Hell, it was 15 bucks, what do you want? :flipoff2:

The 5 is coming along. I got the rear end in this past weekend, tires are on the way, and I'm getting ready to start working on the front.

After that, it's the "never ending little shit" that I have to do. :)

Later

You MAY have to thin it to shoot it through a gun. Its been a while since I've "played" with Alkyd's, but they are oil based, correct? Typically when they say "Do not thin", they are assuming you will brush/roll it on. Shooting it is another story. What does your gun mfg recommend for alkyd/oil based paints? I'd go with what they recommend.

Originally posted by JimL
You MAY have to thin it to shoot it through a gun. Its been a while since I've "played" with Alkyd's, but they are oil based, correct? Typically when they say "Do not thin", they are assuming you will brush/roll it on. Shooting it is another story. What does your gun mfg recommend for alkyd/oil based paints? I'd go with what they recommend.

Yea, it's oil based, and thicker than snot. That's the problem. And my "gun" instructions are long gone. :( I don't even know what to thin it with?

Wagner power painter and fog that sucker!

Head back up to Nobletucky and get a standard power painter and a gallon of thinner and fog that biatch.

Be sure to wear a respirator for VOC emissions though.

Do you have a heated place to spray?

This is not the best time of the year to fog paint on vehicles.

Ever think about brushing and wet sanding between coats?????

:smokin:

couple things can you change tips on your gun? i know some uniits have biggers tips for the thick stuff. maybe thin it with paint thinner see if it's recomended with that type of paint. as for cat sickers


"if it ain't a cat it's a dog"

the cat rep that comes by my work has this written on the back window of his truck.

Just as a side note. The cat spray paint is some good stuff. Sprays great and holds up really well. The only problem with using a non caterpillar paint, is that it will be difficult to match.