Joined: Nov 01, 2011 Posts: 199 Location: Escondido, CA
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:20 pm Post subject:
I sent off an email to his contact info on the web page, asking if he could send a metal paint sample of the 2430, and as over a week later, no reply. Not a good sign of anything . . . _________________ Jim McKim
1952 M38 son-father project
Slowly turning rusty parts into OD parts
Definitely NOT Marketing 101.
You would think he would be tuned in to a MV specific site such as this one so he could respond to paint-related discussions (and maybe sell some products). Like, for example, the recent thread about OD2430 and the PPG formula for it. (Thanks, Ryan)
John, at Midwest Military, is not hesitant to post a reply when someone is asking about locating a specific part that he happens to stock. I think that's good business on his part. _________________ Warren
M38A1 12/54 MD 78343
Joined: Nov 01, 2011 Posts: 199 Location: Escondido, CA
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:35 pm Post subject:
STXM38A1 wrote:
Like, for example, the recent thread about OD2430 and the PPG formula for it. (Thanks, Ryan)
Man, I missed Ryan's additions in that thread http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7394 completely! I have done pretty much the same thing, except having only one vehicle as a basis, as he did to work with a company that happens to be local to me, http://www.tcpglobal.com/ to make a replacement for 2430 in catalyzed acrylic enamel. They happen to use PPG ingredients. One of my goals in the process, in addition to having a local source for me, was to provide a source for other hobbyists for a catalyzed enamel. As Ryan mentioned, the catalyst greatly speeds the curing time, so the finish is not only more durable sooner but you can also sand out a run the next day if you need to, and the catalyst, at least the "wet look" type that is readily available, significantly affects the gloss level so the paint has to be formulated appropriately. I'm going to follow up with Ryan to confirm the validity of my color match. _________________ Jim McKim
1952 M38 son-father project
Slowly turning rusty parts into OD parts
Joined: Nov 01, 2011 Posts: 199 Location: Escondido, CA
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:16 pm Post subject: Update: sample received
Update: Yesterday I received in the mail the 2430 metal spray out sample I requested. Included was a note explaining the paint color and code changes during the 50s and 60s, much like as described in Ryan's book. So, despite not answering my email, he did send a very nice sample.
jimm wrote:
I sent off an email to his contact info on the web page, asking if he could send a metal paint sample of the 2430, and as over a week later, no reply. Not a good sign of anything . . .
Now my problem is the sample is darker and browner than the paint I had matched to the inside of my glove box door which also turned out to be a good match to surfaces I uncovered in other panels, so which one do I believe? _________________ Jim McKim
1952 M38 son-father project
Slowly turning rusty parts into OD parts
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