Standox vs diamont
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i have not used both. i currently have diamont in my shop. you can’t really ask me as i am not in the same business as you. for what i do i need a solvent base. the waterborne stuff just doesn’t work for me. for regular collision/bodyshop work….well thats a long a worn out debate. many guys love it many don’t. as for coverage i would take a guess and say that the waterborne onyx probably covers slightly better. thats just a guess though. jimmo on here used to use diamond and switched to onyx. maybe he will chime in. all in all though the cost difference in the end will be minimal. its not like your comparing onyx prices to economy limco or something like that. premium solvent is going to be within the same range as premium water i think no matter what company you look at. the guys that use it every day might have some other advice for you though.
Thanks man! Probably end up staying where I am. I’m comfortable with everything about onyx for what I’m doing it works great….except reds lol, I’ve switch to red primer and intercoat for all reds and not to bad anymore but before that going over gray prime even with a wet bed was a nightmare!!!! All the mobile guys keep pushing standox and surprised nobody commented on it! Thanks again to everyone!
standox from what i understand is the same as spies. from guys i know that use it, its pretty nice stuff. coverage is supposed to be fantastic, great color matches and metallic control. spies is a 2 price system. one set price for metallics and one set price for solids no matter what the formula. when paint is set up that way its more expensive for certain colors but cheaper for others. i am really surprised with you being a mobile guy that you are using waterborne. you really have no control over the environment so i would think that would make it difficult to use. if you like it though and you have a system that works for you rock on!!
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