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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Body, Paint & Sealers => Topic started by: Corey Bowcutt on April 23, 2024, 01:17:43 PM

Title: Interior paint acrylic emanel (enamel) vs Acrylic Urethane
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on April 23, 2024, 01:17:43 PM

I am looking to paint the dash, doors... of the interior of my 1964.5 convertible with blue Code 82 interior.  I was talking with the guys at TCP global and they gave two options acrylic Enamel and Acrylic Urethane.  He told me the advantages and disadvantages of both.  But what I am most concerned with is matching the original sheen.  Is there one of these paints that matches the original sheen better than the other?

Thank you,

Corey

Title: Re: Interior paint acrylic emanel (enamel) vs Acrylic Urethane
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 23, 2024, 02:38:37 PM

Modern urethanes are usually the most preferable.  Go with a single stage and have it flattened to something like an eggshell/satin appearance.  Original was lacquer, but it doesn't hold up very well with use.. ring/watch scratches, shoe scuffs.