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Gareth



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What type of paint is used on TD5 ?
My 2003 TD5 CSW needs a bit of bodywork sorting out. and will need some respraying. Now I have plenty of time on my hands, and have the basic equipment to spray, in need to know what paint system is used.

It’s a CSW in a lovely deep shiny Oslo blue. It’s obviously got a clear coat on top because it’s peeled on one of the wing tops.

I’ve done loads of coach enamel spraying on my Series, but never tackled a modern vehicle other than with touch up rattle cans. This needs a bit more than that. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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gilarion



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Water-based acrylic polyurethane as the base followed by 1k or 2k clearcoat. Or you could get the paint supplier to mix a solid colour which will gloss straight out of the gun and will not need a clear coat. I tend to use solid colour these days (unless its Metalic paint)as its a lot less hassle.) For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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deftd5



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As said either a water or solvent based base coat followed by a 2 pack clear coat.
2 pack clears require the user to wear an air fed respirator as they contain isocyanates.
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gilarion



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As said a mask is imperative. However, as you will not be spraying every day you could use a good carbon-filled mask and spray outside or in a garage with plenty of ventilation. Also, wear goggles as you do not want isocyanates. in your eyes For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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gilarion



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You could also test a small sample of paint to see if you can get away with Celly the easiest paint to spray high gloss and drys in seconds, and is non-cancerous, make a mistake and just sand down within minutes or if you get a paint reaction with celly on your original paint you could spray a water-based barrier coat and use celly on top of that. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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landy andy



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Good luck getting a face mask Shocked
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Gareth



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Hmmm ok, I think it might have to go to a pro. Don’t like the sound of the clear coat poisoning me. I have a decent mask but it’s not air fed. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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Bluest



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You can get single pack acrylic clearcoat which is less toxic. I'm going to be spraying some in my garage this week. Should still use a decent mask though. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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gilarion



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1k clear coat is Ok but it needs heat applied for it to cure otherwise it takes an age to fully harden.

Do not be put off having a go yourself the chance of catching cancer by spraying a few LR panels wearing a good mask is incredibly low. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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All valid points above, but bare in mind nothing will give the durability or quality of the 2 pack systems.
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