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Hi Dave, Gee, one could write a book trying to cover things here. A lot depends on the condition of the existing surfaces, the facilities available to you and how much you want to spend. I assume you are talking a spray application. I suggest you take some time and browse the archives here. Do a search on the following key words as a start: epoxy
surfacer
omni
isocyanate
stripping
clean My biggest "tip" to you is to not use urethane paints or hardeners in enamels unless you have fresh air breathing equipment available for your use. If your school shop has spray painting facilities, that type of safety equipment should be available to you. If it isn't, you need to get after your shop instructor about safety when using modern paints. My other "tip" is if you go with an automotive paint, be sure you get the technical data sheet concerning the recommended mixing and usage instructions for the exact product(s) you are using. Those sheets are available on-line at the manufacturer's web site for most big name paint manufacturers. The sheets give more information than is typically shown on the can label and are indispensable in getting the best from the product(s). If you are thinking of an automotive type paint and have a PPG supplier in your area, PPG 81357 appears to be Case Desert Sunset. I can't confirm it because I am not familiar with the color. It is simply listed in an old PPG tractor color list that I have. It should be available in PPG's OMNI line of economic automotive paints. The color should also be available in both DuPont (or NASON line) and Martin Senour (NAPA) automotive paints. If you have either of those dealers in your area they should be able to cross the PPG number or come up with their own designation directly. Another option would, of course, be a Case dealer. In my opinion there is no "best" place to buy. It depends on the paint chemistry you are looking for and the availability of a supplier for it in the correct color. For example, you will not get a urethane at the Case dealer and you will not get a synthetic enamel in PPG's OMNI.  Rod
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