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Durable Black Rattle Can Paint?

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catalytic

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I need a rattle can black (preferably satin) paintjob on some small-ish vintage machine parts.

In the past I have used SprayMax 2k Epoxy cans, which are great and isocyanate-hardened, but it's now like $40/can.

I need black, so bedliner/undercarriage paints would be fine if there's something good.

These machines are used around my machine shop, so whatever I paint them with needs to be durable and solvent-resistant. Home depot rattle cans aren't going to work.

Any "real" paint in rattle cans these days?
 
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catalytic said:
...whatever I paint them with needs to be durable and solvent-resistant. Home depot rattle cans aren't going to work.

Any "real" paint in rattle cans these days?
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What's your budget?

I don't know that you'll get solvent resistance in anything but a 2k paint
 
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Painted some wheels with VHT epoxy in 2016. They still look decent.
Was 7.99/can in 2016. 12.99/can now at O'Reillys.
 
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I have found it to work better if I put on a first coat with a foam brush, and then final coat with spray to get anything I missed. Using spray paint only is hit and miss unless you do a lot of disassembly and cleaning of each item. Engine paint seems to be the most durable.
 
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I've been using Eastwood's Chassis paint and primer with good results. Not sure about the resistance to fuel but but a car restorer I trust says good things about it.
 
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I have found this pain to be excellent, I have used it for many years and continue to use it, shop around, the Amazon price is higher than I think I have paid for it in the past.
 
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Eastwood stuff will be the only thing. It really comes down to chemistry…if you truly want it factory durable you have to pony up for 2k
 
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catalytic said:
I would like to find some ~$20/can paint. Not sure if it's possible anymore.
I thought maybe there's some kind of industrial enamel in a can that is "real" and not big box store fingerpaint.
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Spraymax 2k satin black is on amazon for $60 for a 2pack. Not $20, but better than $40.
 

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mikegt4

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catalytic said:
I need a rattle can black (preferably satin) paintjob on some small-ish vintage machine parts.

In the past I have used SprayMax 2k Epoxy cans, which are great and isocyanate-hardened, but it's now like $40/can.

I need black, so bedliner/undercarriage paints would be fine if there's something good.

These machines are used around my machine shop, so whatever I paint them with needs to be durable and solvent-resistant. Home depot rattle cans aren't going to work.

Any "real" paint in rattle cans these days?
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Way late for a post but someone may find this thread while doing a search just like I did.

I have found "House of 1000 Kolors" to have the best pricing for Spraymax, I bought 6 cans from them about 3 years ago and IIRC they shipped in a reasonable amount of time.

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Dan in Pasadena

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To the OP, you ALREADY KNOW what works. The $40/can stuff. Ordinary rattle can paint isn't cheap anymore anyway so I'd say "buy once - cry once" and it's over.
 
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OP, if you are still looking to try different black paint read this post by member @zmotorsports

ZMotorsports Shop Projects 2.0

he survived with minor injuries, however his underwear were a total loss
www.garagejournal.com www.garagejournal.com

Mike’s workmanship is beyond excellent so if he likes a product it’s gonna be good.
 
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Stuart in MN said:
The PJ1 paint doesn't have the button on the bottom of the can to mix in a catalyst so I guess it's single stage.
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Single stage doesn't mean one component. The paint youre describing it a 1k or one component paint.

Single stage just means it doesn't need clear coat. Paint the color on and let it cure.

Two stage requires base coat and clear coat. Often also referred to as base coat clear coat.

Almost all paint of high quality will be a 2 component (AKA 2K) in single stage or two stage.
 
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The best black shop paint I have found is Steel-It. You can get it in black, white, various shades of gray, and hi-vis. The paint is super durable, doesn't chip, and leaves a nice satin, slightly rough finish. You can even use it as a primer. They offer bulk discounts, and you can get it in spray or bucket form.

We've done automotive frames, tools, random metal stuff, and anything else we want to be durable.
 
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