[TR] Feelings about paint types

[ptegler at verizon.net]

 clear flake off is a prep issue...and/or waiting too long before applying (base set to much)
In matched paint systems, there is zero reason for the clear to separate from the color base.

 Paul Tegler 
ptegler at verizon.net 
www.teglerizer.com

On 10/05/12, alan salvatore wrote:

I've painted a couple of TR's and I prefer the single stage and then I use
a cocktail of clear in the final coat.

The single stage can still be color sanded if you want a super smooth
finish.

The single stage also more closely duplicates the original enamel in that
when you polish it, in that the color comes off on your rag. A clear coat
has no color of course.
All the new paints are going to give a much brighter finish than the enamel.

I also don't like the way the clearcoat has a tendency to flake off with
age.

Al


On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 7:46 PM, Peter Ryner <pryner at verizon.net> wrote:

> All,
> My '56 TR-3 is in need of a respray. It was last done in 1991 with RM
> Diamond paint system. Although not original type paint, I was very pleased
> with the looks of the finished product. I took the car to a shop last week
> and they recommended a base coat clear coat system. Said it would look
> much better and will hold up better. I have mixed feelings about a new
> paint system on a 56 year old car. I've kept most everything original but
> it will never be a concours car. Any experience or views on the subject?
> I haven't seen a TR with a new clear coat system on it.
> TIA
> Pete
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