single stage acrylic enamel paint OK?

[RodneyPierce]

Guys, is Single Stage Acrylic Enamel fuel proof?

 

[Dan Kramer]

most likely NOT!

 

[hydro rob]

Rod, It has been my experience that it is not.

ps, LOL

 

[RodneyPierce]

reply, perfect to the point answers! Thanks guys!

 

[John Knight]

Rodney,

I'll add another no.

 

[jeff baham]

Guys, is Single Stage Acrylic Enamel fuel proof?

rodney, if you put the right amount of hardner with it ,it will be feulproof, i've been useing AE PAINT FOR 15 years, i run 40% nitro in my engine,

 

[Hydro Junkie]

When you consider that laquer eats enamel for breakfast, I'd be willing to bet that it's going to need a clear over the enamel to make it hold up.

Not to ruffle any feathers, Jeff, but if you can add hardener, it's not a single stage as far as I know

 

[RodneyPierce]

actually, it is a single stage (hardner, reducer and paint), just doesnt require a clear coat. clear coat would be the second stage.

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Okay then, I stand corrected

 

[dave roach]

Rodney

I would use a base coat clear coat system.PPG 2021 clear is fuel proof.

Dave Roach

 

[t_hedlund]

Isn't Imron a single stage enamel?

 

[Joe Warren]

Guys, is Single Stage Acrylic Enamel fuel proof?

AS in rattle can? NO

 

[RodneyPierce]

Imron is polyurethane.

 

[RodneyPierce]

Guys, is Single Stage Acrylic Enamel fuel proof?

AS in rattle can? NO

No, not as in rattle can. As in reducer, hardner, paint single stage. IE: no clear coat.

 

[Joe Warren]

Guys, is Single Stage Acrylic Enamel fuel proof?

AS in rattle can? NO

No, not as in rattle can. As in reducer, hardner, paint single stage. IE: no clear coat.

Load it up with hardner. you will be ok

 

[John Knight]

Imron is polyurethane.

Urethane and not polyurethane. Urethane is fuel proof and is the auto clear of chice now. Poly is not fuelproof.

 

[RodneyPierce]

DuPont™ Imron® Polyurethane Enamels

For over 25 years, Imron® has proven its

staying power. Imron® polyurethane enamel is

the top-of-the line finish for trucks,

commercial vehicles, aircraft, boats, industrial

applications and specialty vehicles that demand

unsurpassed gloss, durability and chemical

resistance. It’s no wonder asset owners and

refinishers rely on it for peak performance

over the long haul. To top it off, Imron® is

available in a nearly limitless variety of colors.

 

[John Knight]

DuPont Imron® Polyurethane Enamels

For over 25 years, Imron® has proven its

staying power. Imron® polyurethane enamel is

the top-of-the line finish for trucks,

commercial vehicles, aircraft, boats, industrial

applications and specialty vehicles that demand

unsurpassed gloss, durability and chemical

resistance. It's no wonder asset owners and

refinishers rely on it for peak performance

over the long haul. To top it off, Imron® is

available in a nearly limitless variety of colors.

Looks like you are right. I remember being told Imron was urethane, however ....

 

[hydro rob]

what are you painting? Why the use of the enamel? Dude, we shoudl just wait for MissH to come in here and give us the official answer.

 

[Hydro Junkie]

I've heard from numerous sources that Imron also requires special safety equipment and, to shorten drying time, an oven to get the best finish. That is the reason it's not used by many body shops any more, most changing over to PPG or equivalent