Repaint Coach Enamel

[dunketh]

Anyone used this with any success?

I'm not completely in the dark with coach painting but all previous attempts have definately looked hand painted when done with thinned hammerite.

Is this stuff really as good as it says on the tin (no brush marks???)

[plastic_orange]

I've used this 20 years ago, and results were ok. You must however have the best of brushes and a clean dry place to do it (long drying time). You will also use more than you estimate, but it will flow better than hammerite, so will be a better job than that (assuming they haven't changed the formula).
It will never be as good as a spray job, but from a short distance will be passable, and if you're just doing up a vehicle cheaply may be ok if you don't have spraying facilities. Cheapest I could buy materials for a 2K job would be in the region of £150, so work it out based on repaint material costs.
You can also buy coach enamel from paint suppliers, and this may be a cheaper option. There are also spraying enamels, and paint that is used for plant and equipment. It's your choice.

Pete

[jonathon]

If its a proper coach paint then really the quality of the application is not too important as normally you can cut back any imperfections and polish to a finish. As PO says a good 2k product will give a superior finish when srpayed, you can also buy acrylic paint in a can colour matched to you car, at about £15 a tin its a very good alternative.