duplicolor

jelly tele · May 23rd, 2008, 11:28 AM

krylon changed their formula, and now it hates DEFT
i figured duplicolor would be a better choice...but what type?
anyone have any experience with the stuff?
would it be better to use dupli and the deft, or to try the new krylon and find a different clear coat?

jwells393 · May 23rd, 2008, 12:53 PM

I've used the Dupli-Color Metal Specks Burnt Copper topped with Deft Gloss with good results.

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cook · May 23rd, 2008, 12:53 PM

I painted a Les Paul Custom copy with Duplicolor Polar White with a Deft nitro clear coat. No problems at all. The Polar White was in their "Truck, Van and SUV" line, I used it because it was the off- white color I wanted and because it was cheaper than the Auto paint. Sometimes Pep Boys has coupons, those little cans of Duplicolor can be pricey. Walmart has them too, but not as many colors.

scottb · May 23rd, 2008, 12:58 PM

I've used Duplicolor products on quite a few projects.

I generally use the Duplicolor primer and clear coat to avoid compatibility issues.

meyekel · May 23rd, 2008, 01:11 PM

I just got back from Ace Hardware and they had quite a few of the "old" cans in many colors. I picked up 2 cans of candy red which is pretty close to Dakota red. I think that the switch is recent enough where the shelves are still stocked with the older formula. Jwells said to to look for the old style caps and the "dries in 12 minutes" on the cans.

bowlfreshener · May 23rd, 2008, 06:23 PM

I use Duplicolor Truck & SUV Clearcoat for all my pedal builds...

May 23rd, 2008, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
jelly tele TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: new joizee Age: 18 Posts: 64	duplicolor krylon changed their formula, and now it hates DEFT i figured duplicolor would be a better choice...but what type? anyone have any experience with the stuff? would it be better to use dupli and the deft, or to try the new krylon and find a different clear coat? __________________ play like you're drowning write in your own blood sing like you give a damn

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,915 101 Photos	I've used the Dupli-Color Metal Specks Burnt Copper topped with Deft Gloss with good results. ....... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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bowlfreshener Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 32 Posts: 1,452 6 Photos	I use Duplicolor Truck & SUV Clearcoat for all my pedal builds... __________________ RAMA LAMA FA FA FA

May 23rd, 2008, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
cook Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 193 2 Photos	I painted a Les Paul Custom copy with Duplicolor Polar White with a Deft nitro clear coat. No problems at all. The Polar White was in their "Truck, Van and SUV" line, I used it because it was the off- white color I wanted and because it was cheaper than the Auto paint. Sometimes Pep Boys has coupons, those little cans of Duplicolor can be pricey. Walmart has them too, but not as many colors.

May 23rd, 2008, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
scottb TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 58	I've used Duplicolor products on quite a few projects. I generally use the Duplicolor primer and clear coat to avoid compatibility issues.

May 23rd, 2008, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
meyekel Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 173	I just got back from Ace Hardware and they had quite a few of the "old" cans in many colors. I picked up 2 cans of candy red which is pretty close to Dakota red. I think that the switch is recent enough where the shelves are still stocked with the older formula. Jwells said to to look for the old style caps and the "dries in 12 minutes" on the cans.