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We use Universal Basecoat for most of our paint.
This paint handles like lacquer paint and can be thinned with automotive
lacquer thinner for spraying (or cleanup). Please
note that in certain areas of California, automotive lacquer thinner is
illegal and cannot be used. Check with your local authorities.Follow
thislink for more information about thinning the paint.This paint does not require
a activator or catalyst to dry. Wear a proper respirator when spraying
this paint as it is toxic. We do not sell urethane paint which requires a catalyst. (Catalyzed paints should only be sprayed
with a fresh air respirator in a paint booth. These paints are very dangerous for non-professionals.) We also use PPG for
our some paint, particularly for single stage.
There are
three types of paints. Basecoat/Clearcoat - Most late model vehicles use this
paint system. Tricoats - A three layer paint system. Single Stage - Used primarily on older vehicles.
Basecoat/Clearcoats
Basecoat/Clearcoat paint has
been applied to most new vehicles since the late 70's and early 80's. This
paint requires two
layers of paint-a basecoat and a clearcoat. The basecoat
is the actual color of the paint and the clearcoat is a clear,
shiny layer of paint that is applied over the basecoat. The clearcoat
protects the paint from UV and is necessary to make the paint shine. The
clearcoat must be polished with rubbing compound to shine properly.
Tri-coats
This is a special paint application consisting of three different layers
of paint. It gives the vehicle a milky pearl effect and can be quite
striking to look at. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to repair. Any color
listed on our site that has the word "Tri-coat" in the
paint name is a tricoat. This paint requires three different coats of paint. The first is a basecoat of color. Next a second coat of
transparent color, called the midcoat is applied and finally, a
coat of clearcoat. The midcoat color is applied very thin and adds
additional depth to the paint. In order to successfully match a tri-coat,
you should practice on a scrap piece of metal or plastic. The
clearcoat must be polished with rubbing compound to shine properly.
Single Stage Paint
Many pre-1987 vehicles were painted with single stage paint. These paints
do not require a clearcoat to make them shiny so they are called Single
Stage paint. We are still able to make some single stage paint
formulas. If your paint is only available in basecoat/clearcoat we
will notify you by email. You must polish single stage paint with rubbing
compound to achieve the proper gloss.
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