Re: [TR] Feelings about paint types

["Wbeech" <wbeech@flash.net>]

Got to thinking during this thread.  Can you go the basecoat/clearcoat route
and use a less glossy clearcoat to more closely mimic the original
single-stage paints?

Just thinking out loud,
Bill 

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave Connitt
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 6:13 PM
To: Peter Ryner; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Feelings about paint types

Hi Peter,
I recently finished up painting my TR4A IRS using RM Diamont base coat and
Limco LC1000 clear coat. I couldn't be happier with the results. I am not
looking for a "authentic" finish so shiny is good.
The clear coat allows you to color sand and buff the final paint to be
mirror smooth. If your into that, Base/Clear is the way to go. The single
stage paints are more for the guy looking for a original finish tends to be
not as smooth. I agree with one of the other guys who said most painters
will push to go Base/Clear as that is what they use in the collision repair
business. The single stage enamels will be much cheaper material wise.
I painted mine myself and so I saved some money on labor but it was still
about $800.00 or so just in material.

'67 TR4A IRS
http://home.fuse.net/davest4a

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