How would I know if a automotive paint is oil based or water based ?

[isekii]

I want to know whether my car paint is oil based or water based.

What is the best way to find out ?

thank you.

 

[PCMarine]

Doesn't water based paint wash off? Or am I just retarded?

 

[ElFenix]

water based paint sounds stupid for cars

 

[luvya]

I think nowaday all factory paint are water-based (better for the environment)

What I am more interested in is the paint they use in local body shop. Water or oil based?

 

[Jeff7181]

It depends on the paint. If you can't find out by the container, check the MSDS for it.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Not sure, but in So Cal water based automotive paints can be shot in old style booths.
Paints like Imron can not even be bought here. Other paint require a very elaborate booth and filtering system=expensive....
In the right hands the w/b stuff looks good..
Sorry: If it has not been resprayed, the code on the manufactures tag should let you know
Call the dealer w/the number..

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: galvanizedyankee
Not sure, but in So Cal water based automotive paints can be shot in old style booths.
Paints like Imron can not even be bought here. Other paint require a very elaborate booth and filtering system=expensive....
In the right hands the w/b stuff looks good..

There's really no difference in the "look" of the paint... water based paint cures faster from what I remember because it uses a different type hardener... so sticking it in a freezer to keep it from curing so you can use the paint for the 2nd coat or something won't work.