Paint and Body Finishing Materials

Hello All. Just a question where MOST of us have had to bite the bullet. Are there any paint products out there where the primer sealers seal well and won't gas out through your finish product, where the primer surfacers work well and won't make your arm drop off, where the paints look great, and the clears are clear and will hold up and stay clear, and as you may know where I am going, wont break the bank. I will be having slightly over $20K total cost in my 65 Dart restoration with a new engine, rebuilt transmission, rebuilt back end, all new interior, and some new/restored trim and chrome. The point is that the primer sealers, surfacers, paint, clears, and other needed materials for a quality paint job are all now purchased with a price tag exceeding 16% of the cost of the restoration....doing the body and paint myself. I am choosing, currently, to use a quality top of the line product, but, man, there has got to be a less expensive way using products that can be trusted. Any advice on good quality paint supplies that will work out nicely, look good, and stand the test of time. I know the company that I buy from has good stuff, but at a good price that is becoming unaffordable in restoring our classic beauties. Not a rant, just a question? Appreciate it. Old Dart 66
I wanted to paint my car and was on a tight budget. I took a body shop class through the local school and went for it. I researched it as much as I could about product and as you could imagine, everyone has an idea whey something is no good to use or the best to use.
I ended up using Valspar primer, paint from the Coatings Store and clear coat from Southern Polyurethane. First car I ever painted and I think it turned out pretty dang nice and have had no issues with the products. I had a painter in the booth with me, to make sure I didn't get too screwed up and he couldn't believe how nice the clear went down. No wet sand, looks great, only sanded down a few "nibs"? in the clear.
Here is a link to my car during and after.
I also used the Coatings Store Hot Rod matte black on the hood.
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