Paint bought at Auto Zone... I am impressed!

[Bmatlock]

I got tired of the plain grey frame on my Banshee. I went to Auto Zone to see what they had. I found this paint called Metal Cast. It comes in a few different colors. I picked the red. I also bought the Ground mask paint that they call for using as a base coat. I will tell you that this red is the best candy metal flake I have ever seen. I would highly reccomend it to anyone. It dries fast. I even painted in 45 degree weather in my garage ( I live in Illinois) with no runs and the drying time was less than 1 hour. I will post a picture tomorrow afternoon if anyone wants to see it.

 

Thanks,

Brian M.

Edited November 4, 2004 by Bmatlock

[stclark04]

Im curious to see it. Wonder how well it holds up?

[Bmatlock]

I wil get some pics tomorrow and post them. The dark garage doesn't do it justice.

 

Brian M.

 

[racer]

i wanna see it also

[tsuther78]

I did the same thing, except I used the plasti-cote paint. It works great and has held up good so far..... although I have not rolled it yet...... just make sure you get a good thick coat of primer down.

[Big Blue]

I got tired of the plain grey frame on my Banshee. I went to Auto Zone to see what they had. I found this paint called Metal Cast. It comes in a few different colors. I picked the red. I also bought the Ground mask paint that they call for using as a base coat. I will tell you that this red is the best candy metal flake I have ever seen. I would highly reccomend it to anyone. It dries fast. I even painted in 45 degree weather in my garage ( I live in Illinois) with no runs and the drying time was less than 1 hour. I will post a picture tomorrow afternoon if anyone wants to see it.

 

Thanks,

Brian M.

Im using the same thing on my 04 frame for when i grind on spots and it matches up pretty well, i painted my cylinders with is aslo but it would look better if the were polished up a bit.

[Bmatlock]

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[Bmatlock]

pic 3

[SANDSTAR]

Nice red grease zerk.

[bigboybanshee]

I like the Metal Cast too

 

 

Seems to be holding up rather well. The only flaws I have on them are from me chipping it with pliers on accident

[kenr74]

I've used it on my hubs too and it seems to hold up well.

[Bmatlock]

I am replacing all the bolt and the Greese Zerk. So I wasn't worried about that stuff.

[NickyPap]

I think that it's a no lose deal cause you didn't have to spend too much, doesn't look like you spent too much time taking stuff apart (maybe alittle masking) and from the pics it looks like a pro job. Are you going to put some clear on top? Might add more shine / durability.

...I wouldn't replace the zerks just add alittle boot like the ones on your brake calipers

[XxMeltIcexX]

I also bought paint from auto zone, just yesterday, tired of that old grey. Doing a ground up, and i couldnt afford a pc, so i got primer, primer sealer, and duplicolor paint (laquer based, made me worried) and duplicolor clear coat, (acrylic) and the stuff worked great. Two coats of primer, primed it then wet sanded, primed it again. Then Primer sealed it, two coats. Then painted it, 2 or more coats. Then clear coated it, two or more coats. Sounds complicated, buty it can be easiliy done if you have a whole day. I ran outa paint, so i couldnt completly finish my parts today. But heres it so far:

 

First Coat

 

First Coat

 

In Progress

 

Final Coat, Under Flash

 

Final Coat, No Flash

 

Final Coat

 

That Paint is pretty damed good with all the prep and clear coat after... I think it will be better than pc, i can touch it up whnever i want

 

What do you think of the color? These pctures look a tad bit dull, it has some metallic in it...

[98bonerSTOCKshee]

I just got done painting my clutch cover with the same stuff..

 

I used the chrome first then red on top of the chrome . I did the water pump cover the same manner but with the blue.. Stator cover was done with all blue.. It looks great. Let ya'll know how it last.