Hi George,
H2O Based paints are being used right now. I think what Brian Baylis
may have meant was that the Gestapo has past a law that I think by 2012 all
the auto/bike painting industry is to convert to H2O base from the
petroleum base. The European auto industry has been using H2O based paint
for a few years now. I have painted some with it and it's as good as the
petro stuff. for the painted he needs a lot more equipment and a dedicated
gun for each stage of paint. At this point most of the clear coats are still
petro based so even if you use H2O as a base coat you most likely will need
to use a petro based clear coat. Sherwin-Williams makes a H2O system but
It's really odor some, much worse than petro stuff, as per my supplier,
Auto Air is a company that makes the H2O baesed stuff I've used, it
worked great
Anthony
Mezzatesta Custom Cycles
Cranberry Twp. PA. 16066
http://www.mezzatestacustomcycles.com
In a recent posting on the restoration issue, Mr. Baylis said that "water
based color paint is right around the corner here in Cal." or something like
that. What does that mean? Are oil based paints to be outlawed like DDT?
How will water based paint differ from paints currently used to refinish
bikes/cars like Imron? Should I send off my bikes en mass for repaints now?
Nervously
George Strickler
New Orleans