Single stage or Base/clear
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Six-is-Enough
Use to do a little Boost
Re: Single stage or Base/clear
I don't think there is a single stage worth a damn anymore. Go base coat/ clearcoat.
I don't think there is a single stage worth a damn anymore. Go base coat/ clearcoat.
Re: Single stage or Base/clear
Depends on your color choice. If it is a straight color (NO metallic) then go with PPG Concept single stage. Can't miss there. If you do go single, stick with PPG. There are others and they cost less. There is a reason they cost less and it is not just because of the brand name.
Anything with a metallic, go 2 stage. PPG's line of water base is one of the best and reasonable on cost for a water system. If it is something you are doing yourself and in a place that is not equipped to spray waterbase or has not done it yet, don't be a guinnea pig for the water system. It's not the same.
So for your orig. question, it depends on the color.
Depends on your color choice. If it is a straight color (NO metallic) then go with PPG Concept single stage. Can't miss there. If you do go single, stick with PPG. There are others and they cost less. There is a reason they cost less and it is not just because of the brand name.
Anything with a metallic, go 2 stage. PPG's line of water base is one of the best and reasonable on cost for a water system. If it is something you are doing yourself and in a place that is not equipped to spray waterbase or has not done it yet, don't be a guinnea pig for the water system. It's not the same.
So for your orig. question, it depends on the color.
SYCLONE#1531
'MOFOFAST
Re: Single stage or Base/clear
Ive had good luck with PPG white single stage. But its pretty hard to muck up white!!:2cents: I would def go 2 stage on dark colors!:2cents:
I painted the car 5 years ago for my son and it still has a nice shine! FOR Maintenance, Regular waxing is a must for single stages!
Ive had good luck with PPG white single stage. But its pretty hard to muck up white!!:2cents: I would def go 2 stage on dark colors!:2cents:
I painted the car 5 years ago for my son and it still has a nice shine! FOR Maintenance, Regular waxing is a must for single stages!
Re: Single stage or Base/clear
Done properly, the SS straight black can"t be beat by bc/cc. Won't get into the science of light reflection and refraction but will say, SS for black is the way to go.
When OverHaulin did Chip's old Ford truck behind his back, they brought in Charlie to paint the black and oversee the body work. The paint ='s PPG Concept. Charlie would have used something else if there was anything else better.
BTW, the Camaro looks great in the photo!
Done properly, the SS straight black can"t be beat by bc/cc. Won't get into the science of light reflection and refraction but will say, SS for black is the way to go.
When OverHaulin did Chip's old Ford truck behind his back, they brought in Charlie to paint the black and oversee the body work. The paint ='s PPG Concept. Charlie would have used something else if there was anything else better.
BTW, the Camaro looks great in the photo!
Beavis
Still plays with trucks
Re: Single stage or Base/clear
I would trust Jim's input on this, his attention to detail is top notch. :tup:
I would trust Jim's input on this, his attention to detail is top notch. :tup:
Captain Morgan
Moderated User
Re: Single stage or Base/clear
2 stage gets my vote as well.
I would probably only shoot a daily drive in single stage at this point.
2 stage gets my vote as well.
I would probably only shoot a daily drive in single stage at this point.