single stage vs. base/clear coat debate

69Tom · #1 02-12-2009, 05:26 AM

Well, I'm going with a dead stock look. Dog dish hub caps, steel wheels. It's a post car with a bench seat.

I too have started going for more of the "original" look. Guess a) I'm not sure how wise it is in terms of paint quality and b) I was curious as to what people out there like more.

I really like the look of the cars in your pics. The gloss seems "perfect" for the period of each car.

I am shooting it myself, so as far as finding someone, look no further. haha.

**Mr. Chevy** · #2 02-12-2009, 05:31 AM

I like single stage urethane.. It's easy and durable..

Rich

**Mr70** · #3 02-12-2009, 06:59 AM

I like a single stage when it's done right.My friend had it done to his,and it came out great but a lil tricky.Another here had it applied on his,but the shop didn't prep properly so there was slight contamination and the paint lifted freely off within a year.Aggressive broad bubbling everywhere.He had it redone w/BC/CC.
I understand the argument against BC/CC,as some shops reeeally do layer on the clear coat too much,and it just turns out so overdone.Owners just grin & say "Looks Brand new,don't it".

My Chevelle has BC/CC & I love it for it's final color match,look & cost,but especially for the bullet proof like durability & results after touch up later on if need be.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #4 02-12-2009, 08:00 AM

Had this same discussion tonite with the guy who is helping me with the 69 granny car...he wants to do BC/CC. I discussed using single stage...we went around and around. No decision yet...still finishing up the clean up stuff, so we have some time. Any thoughts on this concerning Olympic Gold..????

wilma

RamAirDave · #5 02-12-2009, 08:33 AM

Won't want to use a single stage on metallic unless you don't want to touch it (cut/buff) after it's sprayed. I'm not even sure if you can still get it?

**WILMASBOYL78** · #6 02-12-2009, 08:36 AM

That was my concern too....thanks for the input.

m22mike · #7 02-12-2009, 04:33 PM

Tom
Ditto what Dave said, I would only consider a single stage for solid colors, no metalics. You would be very limited on the amount of sanding you could do.

Mike

69Tom · #8 02-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Thanks guys. Well, it'll be white with a black painted top, no metallics, so I think I can go either way. For some reason I'm really torn on this.

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