Kirker - Automotive Finishes

1955 Studebaker Champion

Howie Thomas (Hampshire, IL)

ENDURO PRIME DTM Epoxy Primer; PERFECT PRIME
2K Urethane Primer Surfacer; ULTRA-GLO
single-stage urethane in Medium
Charcoal Gray Metallic (UA-61268) and
Platinum Silver Metallic (UA-61235) with
ULTRA-LOCK Converter/Stabilizer (UA-
2400) and ULTRA EC300 clear coat. The dash
and interior parts are coated with Platinum
Silver, then topped with EC325
Matte Clear.

I built this entire vehicle with the
exception of the
upholstery. I built the center console out of
aluminum.

The paint looks great when done. I used TP's
Turbine compressor which took a lot of
learning because of the
low pressure. The secret is to use the
slowest activators and thinners possible.

We go to many car shows and people say that
the colors are perfect for that car. Then
they ask whose paint
product I used and I say Kirker and then they
say "never heard of them." But they have have
heard of you now
because I tell them and they love it.

Whether it’s a period-correct antique restoration, a wild custom with a one-of-a-kind color scheme or even just a plain-Jane paint job on a daily driver done on a budget, you should be proud of your work. If you’ve got photos of a vehicle painted with Kirker materials, and would like to share your work for others to see, please click the following link to begin uploading your photographs and information. If your photos are used in our new Virtual Car Show, Kirker will send you a free t-shirt (while supplies last).