Paint Question...

dirtygoat · Sep 3, 2010

So, I've been looking around at paint for the bus... I stopped in and talked to the people at Wesco in Auburn today... They told me to talk to Forrest Paint in Kent...

I went there and the guy showed me their Quixnamel 16P primer... He said he could mix it so it is really close to the Krylon Italian Olive I have on the Blazer... Also, that being a primer and mixing enough clear in to make it a satin finish, I would basically use this as a 1 step system... He said it's really "hot" and will dry fast and will be really tough in the long run... Anybody ever use this stuff???

Here's a link to their site...

http://www.forrestpaint.com/

I've looked around the net and couldn't find anything about the 16P Primer... He gave me a spec sheet and it's made from Xylene... I don't know anything about paint, but this guy says this stuff is the cats ass...

dirtygoat · Sep 4, 2010

Here's what's on the spec sheet... Might as well be Greek to me...

vehicle...phenolic modified alkyd
volume solids...27-33%
weight solids...43-52%
weight/gallon...8.8-9.9lb/gal
viscosity...68-KU
gloss...3-8@60 reflectance
coverage...457 sq ft/gal @ 1 mil dry
recommended dry film...1.5 mils dry
VOC...567-605 gm/L
%VOC by weight...47-57%
%VOC by volume...66-72%

Characteristics...

Forrest's 16P Primers are non-lifting, fast drying, Phenolic modified, rust inhibitive alkyd shopcoat primers designed for ease of use and rust resistance. It is possible to weld through 16P Primers. These primers may be used by themselves or topcoated with a variety of topcoats. This coating may be applied as is or reduced slightly with Xylene or Toluene.

Use as primer for clean, mild steel surface where good rust resistance and topcoat-ability are needed. Excellent for steel buildings, interior of exterior, mill machinery, or as a primer for transportation equipment. 16P Primers have been used with alkyd, acrylic, vinyl, epoxy and urethane topcoats.

Dries quickly in 10-15 minutes at 70*f and 50% humidity.

Phenolic resin provides extra lift protection against strong solvents, which lift many alkyd primers.

Contains no lead or chromate pigments that can cause serious health problems.