Derek, that spare B20 engine is in storage. Next time I go there I'll take some pictures.
Today's question concerns the paint.
My car is California White, color code 42. It seems that it is painted with either a "synthetic enamel" or a "cellulose enamel" by Glasurit. There are several high heat temp drying paints listed in the factory manual, but for my purposes, also an air drying enamel listed as Glassomax Lackemaille Air Drying California 20 - Volvo 117". I'm not sure if the "California 20 - Volvo 117" signifies some different paint code.
In any event, I think I've found a source (
www.autocolorlibrary.com) for some white paint, California White #42, that I can get in several options:
Acrylic Enamel;
Acrylic Urethane;
Acrylic Lacquer;
Urethane Basecoat and
Low VOC UBLV Urethane Basecoat - the last one being a water based paint, I believe.
My car has about 80% percent paint in reasonable condition, but some large areas that need to be addressed and repainted.
I want a compatible paint suitable for a guy who will be using a spray gun for the first time and who isn't too good with rattle can paints.
Any suggestions as to which paint option I should choose? And the reason?