budget paint job single stage paint. which clearcoat to use?

[nyckid]

will be using ss paint since its the best when painting black to get a deep finish

Super Gloss Jet Black Urethane Acrylic Paint Kit

https://www.paintforcars.com/kitu_jetblack.html

or


Super Gloss Jet Black Acrylic Enamel Paint Kit

https://www.paintforcars.com/kits_jetblack.html

which would be the best clear coat to use out of these 3

https://www.paintforcars.com/clearcoat_starfire.html

https://www.paintforcars.com/clearcoat_2012.html

https://www.paintforcars.com/clearcoat_tci.html[


clear coat adds more depth to the single stage paint from reading many ads and as stated on the links.

[DasBurninator]

Re: budget paint job single stage paint. which clearcoat to use?

Everyone will have a different answer for this.

Personally I am a PPG guy and love the Deltron line. One of my friends shoots Sikkens and loves it. Always comes out glassy smooth.

Dupont makes a nice clear that is damn near impossible to run.

Remember it will all be about prep work and the final wetsand/buff after the clear is cured.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: budget paint job single stage paint. which clearcoat to use?

You might want to look into the use of a clear coat over a dedicated single stage paint. In a two part paint system (base or color coat/clear coat) the process is not the same as simply adding a clear on top of a single stage color coat. The color coat in a two part system is not glossy at all and can not be made to appear glossy unless the clear is applied over it. It is possible that you may even have adhesion problems if you attempt to shoot a clear over a true single stage paint.

A really high quality single stage black paint job will have a classic look (deep, rich and wet) that can never be matched by a clear. But a modern base/clear system will be more durable and most likely impart a sharper shine - if that makes sense. While trying to combine the two might sound like a great idea on the face of it, it may not yield the result you're after and it could be a heck of a problem, too.

Check with the paint suppliers for their take on this to be absolutely sure.

[nyckid]

Re: budget paint job single stage paint. which clearcoat to use?

clear can be applied of any ss paint. the clears posted is for ss paints

ss black is the best to get a deep true gloss black. ive read this on many hodrod and muscle car site


steps that they use

paint
50/50 paint mixed with clear
full clear


others just paint then wait about a week to cure then wet sand then add the clear