Best cheap enamel paint for beater?

[torredcuda]

I almost exclusively use PPG but need to paint a four door Satellite on the cheap, going to stay with the factory brown color but doesn`t need to be the "correct" code just something close. What brand is decent enough, don`t care if I can get locally or order online. I know PPG and Dupont have cheaper grades just looking for options.

[jimynick]

Nason or Valspar may be  couple of options. 

[Cuda Cody]

The PPG shop grade paint is called "Omni".

https://us.ppgrefinish.com/PPG-Refinish/Products/Automotive-Refinish/Omni

[JS29]

Both are good for what you are after, Omni or Nassons are equal. It's a matter of what parts store is closer or easier to deal with.    

[torredcuda]

Ya, probably just go with Omni as I`ve been going to a local parts store that carries PPG and I know the paint guy there pretty well, always takes care of me and knows what he`s doing.

[chargerdon]

If your looking for cheap...Then Kirker paint system...  Full line of automotive paints starting at about $40-$70 for a gallon of Acrylic Enamel Single stage paint.   Available at many places including Autobodytoolmart.com.   No it isnt PPG but then it isnt $500 a gallon either.  Their line of paints includes Expoxy Primers, 2k Primers, and even Candy colors.   ALso, no you cant get custom colors, to match a mfg paint, but, they have over 30 colors to choose from. 

[jimynick]

There ya go! Sounds like what the man's looking for. And, as mentioned, the price of paint has gone insane! I remember when my old man was painting completes for $65 and Earl Schieb was doing them for $29.95!! 

[torredcuda]

Kirker has no brown colors in single stage enamel.

[Bullitt-]

Kirker has no brown colors in single stage enamel.

on the dark side but they have brown https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/product/kirker-ultra-glo-acrylic-urethane-enamel-bourbon-brown-pearl-ua-11138/pearl-car-paint

[Bullitt-]

another brand has something closer https://www.paintforcars.com/product/chestnut-brown-metallic-urethane-acrylic-paint-kit/

[torredcuda]

A little more expensive but worries me it`s already reduced so would be a bit lees paint for an overall.
https://tcpglobal.com/collections/acrylic-enamel-paint-mahogany-brown-metallic/products/rsp-ae2304-kit-m

[chargerdon]

Another choice for cheap...might be the Dupli-color lacquer...  they start at around $20 a quart.   Its lacquer which is easier for a non professional to paint with.   Its a brand name...   not a lot of colors however.. 

[nicka]

My Dad didn't want me spending much money painting his beater truck.  While attending a car show at Carlisle, I found a vendor selling Single Stage Urethane Paint for $99 a gallon.  I purchased a couple of gallons so I can cut and buff.  Turned out Ok.


http://www.xtremeautofinishes.com/