fdnymackcf Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Will obviously be painting my CF600 in the near future. Waiting on paperwork from Mack Museum. Was curious as to what type of paint (enamel, etc) Mack used in 1980. And did they have certain types of red? I'm told red paint can approach $400 per gallon, yet I saw "Mack red" on a website for $69.00. Any help as usual, is appreciated. Quote If it ain't a Mack, it ain't Jack!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Most were done in Acrylic Enamel with Hardener. Here is the PPG color chart, there are 3 reds specificly for Fire Trucks. Click image to expand. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnymackcf Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Great, thanks for the reply and assistance. Now if I can find a decent price for about 10+ gallons, I'll be on my way. Anyone have sources?Thanks again, "neighbor". Quote If it ain't a Mack, it ain't Jack!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtywhiteboy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 try the farmall red at tractorsupply....30 a gallion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 try the farmall red at tractorsupply....30 a gallion!That paint will start to dull and chalk off in about three months with moderate sunlight exposure; even inside. Outside it will be completely flat in three years. Not knocking it as there is a purpose for the product but it just isn't high enough quality to put on something that has to endure exposure to the elements.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 poly urathane,,baby,,,go for the gold...lol.bob...i should talk,,bought military drab green flat for my interier...5 bucks a gallon,,at army surplus..bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 When I get back home later tonight, I'll send you a link for a good and fairly priced supplier. I use them for "special custom mix paints" Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Here is the link.http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/very easy to use and I now get the Restoration Shop Acrylic Enamel from them. It runs about $55.00 a gallon in the red color. It is very easy to spray, shiny and very durable. I just started to use the HVLP set up, High Volume Low Pressure spray gun. Minimal over spray and excellent coverage...less over spray also means a lower volume of paint used. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 PPG AUE-300 "MACK RED"http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/image/4395-ppg-aue-300-mack-red/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Its holding up pretty good and is durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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