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Topic: Single stage or two-stage paint
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-22-2004 10:47 AM
 
I��m looking to end up with a nice driver, not a1st place MCA show winner. What��s the difference between the two? Is there advantages of one over the other application and durability wise?------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 506
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-22-2004 11:05 AM
First let me say that the key to a good paint job is preparation and a good base of primer.
Single stage paints are fine for solid colors. Many painters prefer bc/cc (two stage) when painting metalic. SS should be a less expensive and fine for a daily driver. The urathane paints have excellent durability and gloss retention. www.autobodystore.com is excellent for paint questions.
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1407
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-22-2004 12:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by John Z:
First let me say that the key to a good paint job is preparation and a good base of primer.
Single stage paints are fine for solid colors. Many painters prefer bc/cc (two stage) when painting metalic. SS should be a less expensive and fine for a daily driver. The urathane paints have excellent durability and gloss retention. www.autobodystore.com is excellent for paint questions.
Amen to that first statement! The guy who painted my '70 agrees with the second statement. He much prefers single-stage for solids and basecoat/clearcoat with metallics. Other than he wants depth with metallic colors, he has never explained why... (to me, anyway). ------------------
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-22-2004 12:38 PM
The concensus with most of the body men I have spoken to is that 2 stage is easier to repair later should you have problems. I know you dont want a show car but I think 2 stage is easier to look after, and with a 68 GT youll want to show it off at cruise ins...------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 506
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-22-2004 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by Thud:
Other than he wants depth with metallic colors, he has never explained why... (to me, anyway).
It has to do with getting the metal flake to settle into the paint in a uniform manner. With single stage you're trying to get minimum orange peal, uniform color and shine all with one paint. With BC/CC you do not have to worry about the shine in the BC step. Also you can use a mist coat to even out the color and "depth of metalic" with the BC coat.
Another thing is if you need to color sand a SS, you change the way the metal flakes reflect light, which makes the paint look uneven.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-22-2004 03:52 PM
It��s actually for my 68 coupe that is a sprint model but I don��t think that makes a difference. It probably would get driven more and I plan on changing the engine and trans that��s in it now. I was thinking of an acrylic Urethane and painting it Grabber Orange. I don��t think there is any metallic in that color.------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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