Thread: what kind of paint will last the longest and prevent corrosion?

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PEace,

i would love to be more then happy to have imput on the situation.

Por-15 ................... depends what/where you plan to use it.

Imron and AwlGrip were mentioned not long ago. I am actually considering AwlGrip for my truck. I'm going to buy a quart and paint my hood to see how it looks.

Por 15 makes a paint line called HARDNOSE paints go check it out......http://www.prp-porstore.com/

If you are talking about paint for the body....base coast/clear coat or a single stage like PPg's concept is about the best you can get.

Polyeurathane(sp) I've heard, is supposed to be the toughest paint, as far as scratch, and chip resistant, and longevity. Many body shops don't like to work with this in their shop though fumes from it can cause havic with the fresh acrylic (base/clear) on other jobs in the shop.

As far as corrosion(ie; rust?)? I think the prep of the body is probably the most important part to prevent this problem. Old rust cut out and replaced with new steel. Proper sealing of inner panels, ie wax-oil. etc.
There are several good two-part epoxy primers that seal the surface better than standard primers. This properly applied to a good surface will play a big part in preventing rust, from chips etc.

IF you meant "paint oxidization" but used the word corrosion, I think most of the good quality base/clears will resist this problem for many years if properly maintained. (ie; washed, waxed regularly) Straight enamel paints are probably the least resistant to oxidization. Forget the water based paints (my opinion).