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06-21-2018, 10:12 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE WI
Posts: 118
Year: 2002
Coachwork: American Transportation Corp
Chassis: International 3000
Engine: International T 444E
Rated Cap: 71 pass., 12 window
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Rustoleum... Safety Red vs Regal Red
Hi All,
Not set on red, but have any of you used either of these Rustoleum Red colors for your exterior paint? I'm just curious to see pics. I'm finding paint color to be such a big decision. (haha no pun intended)
At least for the immediate future we'll be painting one color and maybe do something more with paint down the road (omgosh! I made another funny, haha)
Apparently, I crack myself up, haha. 
Thank you!
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06-21-2018, 11:26 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Red turns pink after time.
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06-21-2018, 11:48 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trail Fairy
Hi All,
Not set on red, but have any of you used either of these Rustoleum Red colors for your exterior paint? I'm just curious to see pics. I'm finding paint color to be such a big decision. (haha no pun intended)
At least for the immediate future we'll be painting one color and maybe do something more with paint down the road (omgosh! I made another funny, haha)
Apparently, I crack myself up, haha.
Thank you! |
I prefer Safety Red.
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06-21-2018, 12:07 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2018
Location: topeka kansas
Posts: 1,778
Year: 1954
Coachwork: wayne
Chassis: old f500- new 2005 f-450
Engine: cummins 12 valve
Rated Cap: 20? five rows of 4?
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umm red as a color
I think 1998 chevrolet victory red, painted datsun 510 in 1998, still shiny, still red, ppg ureathane enamel if my memory is correct..
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06-21-2018, 01:01 PM
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#5
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE WI
Posts: 118
Year: 2002
Coachwork: American Transportation Corp
Chassis: International 3000
Engine: International T 444E
Rated Cap: 71 pass., 12 window
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All great info! Thanks!!
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06-24-2018, 07:14 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,325
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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I have always liked regal red. But does fade . I do not know if adding gardener to it will make it more fade resistant
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06-24-2018, 08:57 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: near Christiansburg VA
Posts: 692
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freightliner
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 44 or 66? 11 rows
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There may be new magic being done by paint companies, but red historically has been very prone to fading. If you choose to go with red, consider a clear coat that has UV blocking characteristics.
I went with blue...
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06-24-2018, 09:08 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,136
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trail Fairy
Hi All,
Not set on red, but have any of you used either of these Rustoleum Red colors for your exterior paint? I'm just curious to see pics.
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This may help a little.....I was trying to decide on these Rustoleum reds also.
Nearest to rear wheel is Regal Red, in the middle is Sunrise Red, to the far right is Safety Red. I decided on Cranberry (2nd pic).
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06-24-2018, 11:28 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE WI
Posts: 118
Year: 2002
Coachwork: American Transportation Corp
Chassis: International 3000
Engine: International T 444E
Rated Cap: 71 pass., 12 window
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Thank you all! Very helpful!
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06-26-2018, 02:29 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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Just for the record, I get a kick out of reading a thread entitled "Regal Red vs Safety Red" and clicking on "First Unread".
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06-26-2018, 06:48 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: near Christiansburg VA
Posts: 692
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freightliner
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 44 or 66? 11 rows
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dan-fox
Just for the record, I get a kick out of reading a thread entitled "Regal Red vs Safety Red" and clicking on "First Unread".
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I see what you did there!
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06-26-2018, 11:38 PM
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#12
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE WI
Posts: 118
Year: 2002
Coachwork: American Transportation Corp
Chassis: International 3000
Engine: International T 444E
Rated Cap: 71 pass., 12 window
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Haha, clever!
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06-27-2018, 02:33 PM
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#13
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Brevard County, FL
Posts: 911
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Ford
Engine: 6.6 New Holland Diesel
Rated Cap: 60 kids, 10 window
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Cranberry red looks good.
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07-05-2018, 07:39 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 2
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Rust-Oleum Professional enamel
I have used this quality paint for many projects. I've added two for you to view.
The tube chassis was brushed on with foam brushes(two coats) no clear and held up, without fading for five plus years.
The motorcycle was sprayed(yes, rattle cans), meticulously wet sanded between five coats of enamel then four coats of clear.
The only other paint I would consider, would be a top quality brand of Farm & Implement enamel. I used JD green and yellow on a wooden bench which stayed outdoors four years in harsh winters and it never faded or lost it's high shine finish.
Either products would serve you well for a bus project.
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