Not a chance.  All automotive paints are a chemical system, and even the reducers and hardeners play a role in glossiness, color depth, etc. Only the manufacturer can specify what tinting compounds can be added, and they will be part of their system.  The more sophisticated the paint chemistry, the more specific it is.  Automotive paints are at the top of the sophistication pyramid and priced accordingly.

 

If I had a white top, I’d definitely use a boat paint though.  White is white.  When it comes to the blue top (or red if I had one), I’m a color purist!

 

Stuart

 

From: Ralph Meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 8:39 AM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: poptop paint

 

Possibly take it to an automotive paint distributor and have them tint it???

On Jun 11, 2015 10:37 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

But can you get it in Bahama Blue?  ;-)  The rough surface of the top is
very forgiving for all types of painting.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Alistair Bell
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 8:21 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: poptop paint

I agree. I used interlux briteside on my pop top a few years ago. Rolled on
with short nap roller, tipped off with brush, done in small sections.

Really nice result and the paint is taking a beating ( branches) and
holdings up well.

Alistair

> On Jun 11, 2015, at 3:04 AM, Mike Holm Toronto <mike@BOSSSOLAR.COM> wrote:
>
>
> I've been using Petit boat paint (Interlux will do too) for the bus and it
is very good. I't good for steel and fibreglas. Cheaper than automotive
paint too.
>
> Mike Holm