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Mannylozo · 12-09-2008, 10:51 PM

I just signed a new contract to paint a few metal buildings and a metal storage tank that is being refinished. Not sure what paint is best for this project which is located in east texas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

painter213 · 12-09-2008, 11:44 PM

You signed a contract and you do not know what coatings to use. How did you price this job? I have been in Industrial coatings for a long time and I never priced out a job without a specification to bid by. Give me a call and I can help you out. I frequent Texas pretty often with my consulting work. I was in Dallas last week.

NAV · 12-10-2008, 12:24 PM

yea, thats crazy. how did you sell a job without specifying the materials.

what happens if the tank requires you to use a material that is $80 per working gallon?

Mannylozo · 12-10-2008, 10:42 PM

I bid the job on a material plus labor agreement, it's a fairly small job

painter213 · 12-11-2008, 06:16 AM

Still give me a call man.

gideond · 12-11-2008, 06:52 AM

More than likely a good acrylic DTM is all you need. The building should definitely be fine with a DTM. The tank would probably be fine as well unless it holds some kind of chemical that leaks out and requires a chemical resistant coating like epoxy.

Dorman Painting · 12-11-2008, 08:23 AM

For the buildings I would go with DTM acrylic but I would pressure wash them first. The tank is a little more complicated, it depends on what kind of shape it's in. Is it rusted? An epoxy would probably be best IMO, they are about 75-100 dollars per kit. Of course you could use DTM on the tank too. I'd spray this whole job.

Schmidt & Co · 12-11-2008, 05:14 PM

Why not have your paint rep come out and inspect it? There is no charge & you will get a good, in person recomendation.

WisePainter · 12-13-2008, 12:19 PM

Macropoxy the tank after a sweet layer of Kemkromic.

Do not use your respirator.

ShaneWarne · 12-13-2008, 04:36 PM

Check out the SSPC website. That is 'The Society for Protective Coatings'. There is a plethora of information available about specialist coatings. It focuses specifically on different types of exposures to the environment. I.e Type 2a might be "Hot, humid conditions with constant exposure to acidic materials". This is very helpful. It is very hard to say what paint to use without fully assessing the environmental exposures first.

On another note good luck with the job.

Snow Man · 12-13-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mannylozo

I just signed a new contract to paint a few metal buildings and a metal storage tank that is being refinished. Not sure what paint is best for this project which is located in east texas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

true value or ace ................lmao

Jason W · 12-13-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Man

true value or ace ................lmao

No snow yet?

capital city · 12-13-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mannylozo

I bid the job on a material plus labor agreement, it's a fairly small job

Does it matter that its material plus labor. You still have to have an idea before you bid it. What if your local store doesnt carry the proper products and you need to travel 3 hours to get it. You do the leg work before you bid the job not after. Not trying to be an a$$whole but I would stop your bidding procedures before it cost you your butt. As the other guy said your sales rep will come out for free and back you on the product he recommends so if it fails its his butt and not yours. On a positive note atleast your asking now before you apply something and then asking why it failed