Hello,
i am looking for help on the various American car paints.
Since I live in Germany and we obviously have completely different names for the individual paints here, it is very difficult to get information about it and to assign it.
My main concern is to learn how to differentiate between paint systems through tests.
There is the modern, water-based acrylic paint with hardener. It's of no interest to me.
Then there is probably the early nitrocellulose paint from the 1930s, used by Studebaker for example. How can you test this safely and what is the name of the paint in American?
The most interesting for me is the paint from the 70-80 years, which is called "thermoplastic paint" in Germany and is not compatible with modern acrylic paint. How can I identify this varnish with certainty?
I know that it is very difficult to sand this paint with the machine because it immediately starts to smear. What is the correct name for this in US?
I own several American cars which appear to have been repainted but the type of paint used is unknown. Since partial repairs have to be made, I would like to continue using the same type of paint.
Thanks in advance for information
Joe