HOK or PPG Paint?
House of kolor is the only paint company that designs their paint to be up to 15 mils in thickness which is about 4 times the factory paint job. So if you plan on doing graphics or any kind of job that requires several different colors layered then I would seriously think about going with HOK.
Generally speaking I could tell you which colors on cars are painted with HOK. The color is much more rich and vibrant than most brands. With 98% of the pigment being organic HOK is not cutting any corners and therefore they also cost a lot more than PPG. While PPG would be a much better choice for production work it isnt along the same lines of HOK when it comes to custom paint.
Like it has been said already. If its a daily then go with PPG, if its a weekend cruiser that you plan to take care of go with HOK.
Generally speaking I could tell you which colors on cars are painted with HOK. The color is much more rich and vibrant than most brands. With 98% of the pigment being organic HOK is not cutting any corners and therefore they also cost a lot more than PPG. While PPG would be a much better choice for production work it isnt along the same lines of HOK when it comes to custom paint.
Like it has been said already. If its a daily then go with PPG, if its a weekend cruiser that you plan to take care of go with HOK.
HOK here, gorgeous colors. the clear I used seems to chip really REALLY easily 
I need to do a repaint of the back of the car, does anyone have a good suggestion for a tough clearcoat? My dad backed into it, right after I snap wheel studs and f- up the wheelwell. 
I need to do a repaint of the back of the car, does anyone have a good suggestion for a tough clearcoat? My dad backed into it, right after I snap wheel studs and f- up the wheelwell.
Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
HOK here, gorgeous colors. the clear I used seems to chip really REALLY easily I need to do a repaint of the back of the car, does anyone have a good suggestion for a tough clearcoat? My dad backed into it, right after I snap wheel studs and f- up the wheelwell.
I need to do a repaint of the back of the car, does anyone have a good suggestion for a tough clearcoat? My dad backed into it, right after I snap wheel studs and f- up the wheelwell.
Originally Posted by stryker14
which clear did you shoot and what was your application method along with how many coats?
dust adhesion promoter
4 coats Cinnamon Pearl
3 medium coats UC-35 clear
i've had it where I shut the car door and a chip flies off the edge
Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
HOK here, gorgeous colors. the clear I used seems to chip really REALLY easily I need to do a repaint of the back of the car, does anyone have a good suggestion for a tough clearcoat? My dad backed into it, right after I snap wheel studs and f- up the wheelwell.
I need to do a repaint of the back of the car, does anyone have a good suggestion for a tough clearcoat? My dad backed into it, right after I snap wheel studs and f- up the wheelwell. I just had mine cleared with Dupont about 2 weeks ago. The body shop clears all of their custom jobs with dupont. They have kicked out some sweet rides. THey have some show cars and some DD cars, 72 Mach 1 and 68 camaro SS come to mind. They are sweet. Hope this helps.
I would love to get a test panel sprayed, but since I'm in Afghanistan it will be kind of hard, or at least prolong the process for the week or two it took to mail it. I will definitely keep that in mind though.
I went through the PPG book last night and have one I really like. Going through the HOK book tonight. Gonna have to get the books out into the sunlight though so I can really see what it'll look like.
Generally speaking, when comparing a chip to the actual car, does the whole car look darker or lighter when painted because of the size?
I went through the PPG book last night and have one I really like. Going through the HOK book tonight. Gonna have to get the books out into the sunlight though so I can really see what it'll look like.
Generally speaking, when comparing a chip to the actual car, does the whole car look darker or lighter when painted because of the size?
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Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
3 coats HOK-01 base white
dust adhesion promoter
4 coats Cinnamon Pearl
3 medium coats UC-35 clear
i've had it where I shut the car door and a chip flies off the edge
dust adhesion promoter
4 coats Cinnamon Pearl
3 medium coats UC-35 clear
i've had it where I shut the car door and a chip flies off the edge
For what its worth I have sprayed a bunch of motorcycles with UC-35 and none have come back with any rock chips or the like so that does say something for its durability.
My paint chips very easily and all the way down to the base coat of the pewter. Now I have a problem of the pinstriping is pulling away from the flames or the flames are pulling away. Whatever it is there is now a 1/8" gap in a couple places on the hood. Also I dont think the painter put enough flex agent in because the slightest tap on my front gfx makes the gfx and into the bumper crack and actually peel in big pieces . The paint on the hood is just about 3 years old and I think it should hold up longer then that. THe painter has helpers do work and I think they did the last one...who knows but I bet he won't do anything about it. Im pretty disgusted with the work done
BTW Styker I have the paint code for the Porsche. It is Orangerot and it's L198
. The paint on the hood is just about 3 years old and I think it should hold up longer then that. THe painter has helpers do work and I think they did the last one...who knows but I bet he won't do anything about it. Im pretty disgusted with the work done BTW Styker I have the paint code for the Porsche. It is Orangerot and it's L198
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
Roll Tide your car looks amazing. You all need to stop talking about this stuff because I'm thinking I need to step up and repaint my car a lot sooner than I planned
i was goin to use hok on my bike, but my distributer recomended i went with the ppg vibrance, for its overal durability compared to hok, i heard the ppg was more then hok in price, but i dont know, cause i didnt have to price it out, sponsership is great, although i did gather that most places have to special order your hok, colers tints etc, but with the vibrance a good paint shop should have everything to mix it on site
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Originally Posted by redramair98
i was goin to use hok on my bike, but my distributer recomended i went with the ppg vibrance, for its overal durability compared to hok, i heard the ppg was more then hok in price, but i dont know, cause i didnt have to price it out, sponsership is great, although i did gather that most places have to special order your hok, colers tints etc, but with the vibrance a good paint shop should have everything to mix it on site
I like using ppg base covers alot better then house of kolor and then go with hok candy and then ppg global clear. I dont really like hok bases or clears. Have you used ppg candy a few times but that **** is real expensive. I get hok candy, hardner and reducer for around 220. Ppg candy is way more then that. Also the hok candy covers better then ppg and noticed it lasts alittle longer in the texas sun.
i always try to cut a car down the next day or two after i apint it with some 1000 then let it set up a few more then 1500 and 2000 it, but thats only if i have the car long enough, how can i post a few pics of my car on here it was painted liek 3 years ago and looks like it was done only months ago
Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
could it be that the primer's the problem? when it chips, its always down to the primer.