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I will probably be threatened to be tarred and feathered for even asking this dumb question, but I had to ask....

Some time ago, I started painting an old motorhome. I did it in small sections, so I useed the original colors so it would still look decent while in process. The bottom third was Chromabase silver gray metallic, with a ton of pearl, and was a special Winnebago color. I did the back (bottom third) start to finish, and although it was my first attempt at painting, thanks to Barry's products and all your help, it came out flawless!

I had about 3 quarts of the silver gray left, and figured I'd go buy another gallon to start on the side, and mix the two together. I was shocked to learn that by this time, Chromabase was no longer available in Ca. I began a long unsuccessful quest to try and get a match in another brand, and ended up with custom mix in Prospray that is close, but not perfect. So, I will need to do the back again, using the Prospray, in order to have it all match.

Sorry to be so long-winded, so here is my question. Is there any way I can use the Chromabase for maybe a 1st coat, then use the Prospray over it for the remaining coats? The Chromabase cost me around $800 for a gallon kit and would like to use it in some way but only if it is not going to mess me up later on. Had to ask.....

Thanks!
 
Sure you can, just let the CB set at least 30 minutes and then you are ready to go.
 
Why not use the Chromabase for the last coat, so that you don't have to redo the other side you already did? Build it up with pro-spray and final coat it with chroma base??
 
danp76;21000 said:
Why not use the Chromabase for the last coat, so that you don't have to redo the other side you already did? Build it up with pro-spray and final coat it with chroma base??

Thats kind of what I was thinkin.
 
Great suggestions, guys! My only concern is that according to my calcs, I only have enough Chromabase for 1 coat (if I am lucky), and if anything goes wrong, I'll be back in the same boat. I really don't want to cut it that close, being a beginner, because me and Murphy have gotten quite close thru this project! Even if all went perfect, I would have nightmares that I would run out on the very last panel, and since I am doing this in stages, it may be a while before I get to the last one to find out if I would have enough. You have given me something to think about, though. I am going to review my calcs again.

Barry, thanks! I really didn't expect I could do that. You just saved me more money that I can use to spend on SPI products!
 
i have tons of left over mixes in CB and PPG Deltron i use them under or Over my Pro-spray on a daily basis.

like Barry said i let the Product sit longer in between coats.

Best of luck Travis
 
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