Paint Recommendation

Mustang Jim

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After 25 years, I'm ready to paint my 65 coupe again. Back then, I painted it in lacquer, 6 coats and lots of sanding and buffing. The paint came out great, but 25 years takes its toll. I've done enamel on a half dozen or so daily drivers I went through over the years, but I want to do something better than that for my Mustang. I have read up on urethanes and that seems to be the clear way for me to go this time

Anyway, my question is this. For a Mustang that is restored to stock with mostly original and original Ford replacement parts, will a 2 stage urethane bc/cc look out of place? Or, should I go with a single stage urethane? I love the wet look of a good bc/cc, but I don't want it to look out of place. What does everyone recommend on an orignial stang?

Thanks

 

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Blu-Steel

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It depends on what you mean by looking out of place. To a judge it would stand out but to most Mustang lovers a professionally done bc/cc paint along with the rest of the car restored with quality parts and workmanship it would add to the look. I suggest go with what your heart tells you. You said you love the wet look so I say go for it. You've had the car for so long and it looks like you are planning to keep it so make it what you want.

 

rusty428cj

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You can use either single stage or bc/cc since you have a solid color. Single stage can be wet sanded and buffed the same as bc/cc.

 

Mustang Jim

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Thanks. Since I really do like the looks of a urethane paint job, I'm going to pick up a gallon later this week. I'm leaning towards the bc/cc combination, but I'm not ruling out single stage just yet.

Again, thanks.

 

CraigMBA

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Does this car get parked outside much?

 

Mustang Jim

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Rarely do I park my Mustang outside. Pretty much sits in the garage until I take it out and hit the road.

 

CraigMBA

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Oct 11, 2008

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I think the single stage paint has more depth.

If you're gonna drive the car a lot, forget it. Two stage is the way to go because you can abuse it so much.

I miss the Imron I used to buy in the 1980's.

 

Mustang Jim

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Oct 12, 2008

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Well, I finally did it. I picked up Dupont chroma bc & cc and painted the car yesterday. I used 1/2 gallon of base, along with the basemaker, for a total of one gallon. It was just enough to cover the primer. After that, I shot 3 coats of clear and now I'm done. I'm happy with the results with the exception of 2 runs I put in the clear coat. I was trying to rush things, I guess. I've sanded those out this morning and shot some more clear over those spots. For a home garage job, I'm happy with the results and I have attached some pictures of the car.

I have a couple of "dry" spots and I'm wondering if they can be buffed out. If so, what should I use? Wet sand and then compound, or just compound?

 

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dave 1970

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looks good

i put 5 coats of clear on mine ,then wet sanded with 1500, then wet sanded with 2000,then buffed it it came out as smooth as glass also has a good shine to it