Opinions on Summit racing paint? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**KyleSeal** · 12-08-2016, 02:04 AM

Looking to possibly use this on my 70 for the final paint. Also curious on durability.

Any opinions/examples?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-up312/overview/

**special-K** · 12-08-2016, 06:34 AM

I don't play into the buy everything from the one monster retailer game. I buy paint from local paint suppliers. Spread the wealth, support my local economy.

**GR8-68** · 12-08-2016, 07:15 AM

http://www.tcpglobal.com/s.nl/it.A/i...f#.WElAMbIrKUk

Here is a kit package from a good supplier for 150.00 No experience with summits paints might be great.

**70cst** · 12-08-2016, 10:23 AM

Who makes the paint for Summit?

That answer will tell you more about the quality of paint. It also depends what type of paint job you are looking for. Good Luck

**KyleSeal** · 12-08-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

http://www.tcpglobal.com/s.nl/it.A/i...f#.WElAMbIrKUk

Here is a kit package from a good supplier for 150.00 No experience with summits paints might be great.

Have you used that paint before? Is it single stage or basecoat clear coat?
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SuperC10Tex · 12-08-2016, 10:39 AM

I used Summit base and clear on my 70', first time painter and feel if there are any faults in it, it was me! Two years later and it still looks good to me!! Oh, and head over to the "Paint & Body" section here, two or three Master Painter who can help out, I spent my whole time there during my paint job....

**Elliot949** · 12-08-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperC10Tex

I used Summit base and clear on my 70', first time painter and feel if there are any faults in it, it was me! Two years later and it still looks good to me!! Oh, and head over to the "Paint & Body" section here, two or three Master Painter who can help out, I spent my whole time there during my paint job....

This is a dayam nice looking truck...

**GR8-68** · 12-09-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KyleSeal

Have you used that paint before? Is it single stage or basecoat clear coat?
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Yes I have used it before, very good product and yes it is a single stage. Like said previously prep work is as important as actually shooting the paint it will only look as good as what you prepare it for.

hugger6933 · 12-09-2016, 01:30 PM

I just carried a friend/customer to the paint place I use, we got a gal of victory red and 2 quarts of tan, 2 gal of MR 186 reducer and MC161 Omni plus clear and a quart of clear hardner and it was $599.95. that is with my shop number placed in the account line. The $86 dollar gal of clear with out my number in the computer was like $115. Just an idea of what stuff is going for. Jim

Overdriven · 12-08-2016, 10:32 PM

Agree 100% with the recommendations to go local. I did some of my own research into different processes and talked to a few body guys so I didn't sound like a complete moron when I walked into the paint supply. But the paint supply guys were great. They were even asking me questions about everything I'd done, plans for the top coat, etc and gave advice and recommendations to help me get the right/best stuff. Way better than waiting for an email reply from some keyboard jocky in customer support who has never touched the stuff they're selling.

forcd02 · 12-09-2016, 09:27 AM

I think most are on par with Shopline, which is a decent paint.
Prob the same stuff as Eastwood, which I shot on my car.
The high end stuff can get crazy, esp reds, etc-but good results with the cheaper stuff

12-08-2016, 02:04 AM	#1
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 893	Opinions on Summit racing paint? Looking to possibly use this on my 70 for the final paint. Also curious on durability. Any opinions/examples? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-up312/overview/ __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

12-08-2016, 06:34 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? I don't play into the buy everything from the one monster retailer game. I buy paint from local paint suppliers. Spread the wealth, support my local economy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-08-2016, 07:15 AM	#3
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? http://www.tcpglobal.com/s.nl/it.A/i...f#.WElAMbIrKUk Here is a kit package from a good supplier for 150.00 No experience with summits paints might be great. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

12-08-2016, 10:23 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? Who makes the paint for Summit? That answer will tell you more about the quality of paint. It also depends what type of paint job you are looking for. Good Luck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-08-2016, 10:39 AM	#6
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? I used Summit base and clear on my 70', first time painter and feel if there are any faults in it, it was me! Two years later and it still looks good to me!! Oh, and head over to the "Paint & Body" section here, two or three Master Painter who can help out, I spent my whole time there during my paint job.... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

12-09-2016, 01:30 PM	#9
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? I just carried a friend/customer to the paint place I use, we got a gal of victory red and 2 quarts of tan, 2 gal of MR 186 reducer and MC161 Omni plus clear and a quart of clear hardner and it was $599.95. that is with my shop number placed in the account line. The $86 dollar gal of clear with out my number in the computer was like $115. Just an idea of what stuff is going for. Jim

12-08-2016, 10:32 PM	#10
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? Agree 100% with the recommendations to go local. I did some of my own research into different processes and talked to a few body guys so I didn't sound like a complete moron when I walked into the paint supply. But the paint supply guys were great. They were even asking me questions about everything I'd done, plans for the top coat, etc and gave advice and recommendations to help me get the right/best stuff. Way better than waiting for an email reply from some keyboard jocky in customer support who has never touched the stuff they're selling.

12-09-2016, 09:27 AM	#11
forcd02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: woodbine, md Posts: 15	Re: Opinions on Summit racing paint? I think most are on par with Shopline, which is a decent paint. Prob the same stuff as Eastwood, which I shot on my car. The high end stuff can get crazy, esp reds, etc-but good results with the cheaper stuff



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