I think you've answered you own question: ". . . Will base/clear look out of place on a 1972 Spit that I am trying to keep authentic-looking? . . . I have previously painted my '31 Ford with single-stage, since clearcoat looks strange on a "correct" antique car. . . ."
I agree, if period correct is the look you've after, avoid basecoat/clear - it's just too shiny, for 1972 as it was for 1931. M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com Seattle area ________________________________ From: Doug Braun <[email protected]> To: Spitfire Group <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 2, 2012 7:31 AM Subject: [Spits] Paint: Single-Stage or Base/Clear? Hello, I'm slowly approaching the point where I need to buy the paint for my Spit. I'll be re-painting it in the original Pimento color. Does anybody have opinions on single-stage vs. base/clear? Will base/clear look out of place on a 1972 Spit that I am trying to keep authentic-looking? Is b/c significantly harder or easier to apply than single-stage? I have previously painted my '31 Ford with single-stage, since clearcoat looks strange on a "correct" antique car. But I have no experience with b/c... And BTW, I have a forced-air breathing setup suitable for acrylic urethane paint... Thanks, Doug _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected] _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
