converting interior paint to exterior?

[looped]

i saw this at home depot

http://www.behr.com/behrx/act/view/prod ... s&catId=58



except it was an "oops mix" for sale cheap,, it was in a shade of blue.

Well my car is a kinda metallic blue and i could see that if mixed darker it would be a good compliment to my car and look good behind it.


only thing is i have only been able to find paints like this as interior only.

Is there was a way to convert this paint to exterior grade? if so i could spray this on the completed tear instead of the uber expensive auto paint that i am currently looking at (PPG). i will be using an automotive clearcoat on top of whatever paint gets put on there.

[rainjer]

I am going to assume that is a latex or water based paint. In simlpe terms, the 2 main differences between interior & exterior paint is colorfast & mold resistance. In exterior paint the add additives to keep the paint from fading & molding. I would not use it on the exterior of your trailer.

The 2nd issue is, if it is latex, you will not be able to shoot automotive clear over it. You willnot be happy with the finish. Latex is a lot softer than auto paint.

This is just my opinion.

Jeremy

[looped]

I am going to assume that is a latex or water based paint. In simlpe terms, the 2 main differences between interior & exterior paint is colorfast & mold resistance. In exterior paint the add additives to keep the paint from fading & molding. I would not use it on the exterior of your trailer.

The 2nd issue is, if it is latex, you will not be able to shoot automotive clear over it. You willnot be happy with the finish. Latex is a lot softer than auto paint.

This is just my opinion.

Jeremy

thanks for the reply, according to the website it is an acrylic

"This versatile, 100% Acrylic Interior water-based product provides the alluring look of metal. Available in a variety of colors, it allows you to give walls and objects an extraordinary finish that enhances and complements any style or decorative theme."

[apratt]

I would not put automotive paint over house paint. It could have reactive problem. Also automotive paint would only be as good as what ever is underneath it. If you want to use automotive clear coat stay with the proper base coat.

[rainjer]

thanks for the reply, according to the website it is an acrylic

"This versatile, 100% Acrylic Interior water-based product provides the alluring look of metal. Available in a variety of colors, it allows you to give walls and objects an extraordinary finish that enhances and complements any style or decorative theme."

I read that after I posted last night. Acrylic paint are a water based paint. Shooting auto clear ofer this would have bad results.

Jeremy

[looped]

Thank you for the replies, I airbrush rc car bodies all the time with acyllics that have additives for polycarbonate and back them with enamels with good result. didnt think about it reacting with mismatched undercoats before.



well back to the full auto paint idea. thinking a pearl white/silver mix as a base, then candies over it.


havent thought too far into the actual paint job though.. although working a paisley type thing in there with a widows peak on top seems prominant in my mind. i could go wild with the paint so easily on this but im wanting to keep it kinda mellow. will prolly just go for 2 tone (lighter on top) and throw some of these on there..