Whoever it is that has been recommending using bulldozer paint from the Cat dealer, could you give us some info about it? How tough is it? You say it is semi-gloss, is it more flat or satin? How tough is it to spray?

Give is the low yo...


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57 Plymouth Savoy in my family since new, just cosmetically restored, 93 S-10 waiting on the 50 Dodge truck to be built then one s_10 for sale, Angie's mechanic and designated Vette cusser.

Here is the guy you are looking for:

wacky174: lstone@twcny.rr.com

I looked through the archives and found it, if you do get some information on this, please post it, I'm interested too.

Gambitt

O.K. guy's here's the deal.. Caterpillar has a paint manufacturer that makes two shades of black that is used for their equipment for heavy rust protection that cat sells over the counter, it also just happens to be an awsome and "Cheap" replacement for the OEM paint that we call chassis black.. It comes in the following:

12oz. Spray can #4C-4198 (Medium black) Approx: $6:50 per can.

12oz. Spray can # 4C-5843 (Gloss Black)
Approx: $6.50 per can.

1 gallon can - 4C-4183 (Medium black)
Approx: $25.00 per gallon.. Real good value.
Cut it 10-1.. thinning directions on can.

I have used both black's to restore my near perfect '69 Coupe with outstanding results. It has a very heavy zinc base which excludes the uses of primers, and is self etching. The medium is about 30% glossy and the gloss is about 60% depending on what you feel 30 and 60 really should look like.. Although you may be able to buy chassis black from restoration vendors at about the same price per can "I" feel that the gallon can at $25.00 bucks is a great value given that you can avoid the use of primers "save money" and that the gallon goes a very long way... The spray cans flow excellent as well. I used the medium on the frame, and gloss on the rear. The gloss does settle in nicely and is not over glossy as one would think. Most home town's have a Cat dealer nearby.

Try it and post a response to your thoughts after use. Hope this help's.

Wacky


[This message has been edited by wacky174 (edited 06-19-2001).]

Wacky is right, I have used the Cat paint for years with great results, one note is don't bother with the Cat thinner, just pick up some plain ole minerial sprits, save some more $ every little bit helps http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif Also if you have a John Deere dealer nearby, you can ask for the "Blitz Black" paint, about the same as Cat paint but maybe just a tad lower gloss than the medium gloss of the Cat.

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69 rallye green X77 Z/28,1967 SS 396 Conv. 1974 c-10 454 swb

So should I sandblast the primer I have on the frame off before I shoot the Cat paint? You said it "excludes the use of primers" so I guess I should take the high build off that I have on, right?

Thanks for the info. I am using it on the project truck, and if the paint is flat enough to look like primer I may use it for the final paint.

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57 Plymouth Savoy in my family since new, just cosmetically restored, 93 S-10 waiting on the 50 Dodge truck to be built then one s_10 for sale, Angie's mechanic and designated Vette cusser.

57 I would remove the primer.. The two may clash and as result the Cat paint might bite into the primer and blister.. Try a small area and see !!