Rattle can respray of seat frames

Nickster Officially Full-On Dubber

302 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 5 Sep 2012, 5:27 pm

#920947

I want to sand back the seat frames from my '62 bug and respray them but have limited funds so am looking to use rattle cans.
I've read some differing opinions about brands etc. but I'm keen to know if anyone else has done this and if so whether they have found a colour that comes close to the standard cream/almond colour of the original frames?

1962 Deluxe Beetle
1970 Low Light Microbus

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 5 Sep 2012, 6:00 pm

#920951

Don't use off the shelf stuff from autobahn i tried some of that stuff and it just keep dimpling even with primer on first. they can actually mix you paint up and put in a rattle can which is way better quaility paint.

"Obey your Dreams"!

62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

Nickster Officially Full-On Dubber

302 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 5 Sep 2012, 6:04 pm

#920952

Thanks Tarin, where do I go to get the paint mixed and put in the can?

1962 Deluxe Beetle
1970 Low Light Microbus

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 5 Sep 2012, 6:09 pm

#920953

Autobahn Morayfield can do it.

"Obey your Dreams"!

62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

hus22l Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 5 Sep 2012, 6:41 pm

#920956

I have used the rust guard enamel paint in a cream/ivory colour, about $12 a can? Bunnings. Couple of coats and looks sweet though I will go over it with a clear coat (same stuff). Will put up photos when I am done... Seat install is about 500 items down on the to do list. I am learning about patience with this restoration!!!

snitz Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 5 Sep 2012, 7:55 pm

#920969

I know Im in Adelaide but my local Paint Supplies Shop that sells to the auto refinishing industry sell 2pak in a can.It contains hardener and reducer all in the can and "goes off" when it hits the air. I have used this in both primer and colour matched topcoat with great success..Maybe ask aroung for it?..

Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen

895 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 6 Sep 2012, 8:04 pm

#921101

Fella,
Focus on your prep, a good fine sand, working down in grades, 120 grit, then 180 then 240 maybe 400 if oyur really keen. Then wash them throughly and blow them completely dry. Warm temps are best to paint in. Then buy some grease and wax remover as a prepsol (using a lint free cloth).
They need to be so clean you could rub them on a white tissue and leave no traces.

If you get to this stage then you are ready for a primer and then some paint.

Remember the 6P's : Propper Preperation prevents Piss Poor Performance.

You will find the paint wanting to look good after this preperation, even a rattle can, remember light coats building up over time, not full cover first time.

Good Luck

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tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 7 Sep 2012, 5:26 am

#921144

Aussie Dubbin wrote:Fella,
Focus on your prep, a good fine sand, working down in grades, 120 grit, then 180 then 240 maybe 400 if oyur really keen. Then wash them throughly and blow them completely dry. Warm temps are best to paint in. Then buy some grease and wax remover as a prepsol (using a lint free cloth).
They need to be so clean you could rub them on a white tissue and leave no traces.

If you get to this stage then you are ready for a primer and then some paint.

Remember the 6P's : Propper Preperation prevents Piss Poor Performance.

You will find the paint wanting to look good after this preperation, even a rattle can, remember light coats building up over time, not full cover first time.

Good Luck

Awesome info mate, i'll remember this when i do my next small rattle can jobs 👍

"Obey your Dreams"!

62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

Nickster Officially Full-On Dubber

302 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 10 Sep 2012, 7:45 am

#921470

Thanks guys! You have reinforced why I love this forum, great advice from friendly folk 🙂

I spent some time yesterday following your tips Aussie Dubbin and am loving the results. Pics to follow once I've given it a couple of coats of clear.

PS I ended up using Evening Haze, a shade from Dulux in a rattle can that I found in Bunnings. It's pretty close to what I wanted.

1962 Deluxe Beetle
1970 Low Light Microbus