C3 Paint Question

[John M.]

All,

I'm getting ready to paint my 73 big block vert. I have been researching lacquer paint as many of us have. I talked to TAMCO who claims they have a lacquer identical to original formulas plus a "no shrink" epoxy primer. Has anyone on the forum used TAMCO lacquer? Any advice would be appreciated.

Best,
John

[Thomas W.]

Re: C3 Paint Question

Bump to the top. Interesting question.

[Steven S.]

Re: C3 Paint Question

Making lacquer paint is relatively easy. Problem in getting correct color is pigments available today vs those used when your car was done. Some (in fact most) of the colors used leaded or heavy metal pigments that are not available today. Lead/heavy metal pigments used today do not hide as well and in some cases, do not weather as well. Color match can be a big problem, especially metallics.

[Bob B.]

Re: C3 Paint Question

John,

Don't know about that brand, but i don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. I painted my Duntov 1960 with lacquer in 2007. Everyone told me that I'd have all this spider-webbing in five years, but i don't. Just use a good primer as it sounds like you are. I will say that it is more prone to chipping than urethane. If you won't drive it, it doesn't matter, but if you drive it, that's why the good Lord gave us Magic Markers!

Bob