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Clearcoat vs 2-part paint

  • Thread starter Thread starter DonMaximo
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DonMaximo

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What are the pros and cons to painting a car with a standard paint job buffed to a high gloss versus using paint w/clearcoat finish ???

TIA
 

BK_CAULEY

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using a single stage makes it a little harder on getting a nice shine to it and it will never have the depth that a base and clear system has. and removing orange peal is a lil easier on clear than single stage laquer based paint.

check out this site they might can help you more. they helped me alot

http://autobody101.com/forums/
 
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Appearance for one, and longevity for another.

Matt
 
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