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rgatijnet1
Jul 08, 2015Explorer III
Rodz wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:Rodz wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:
The Clear coat is actually the same paint as used for the base color coat. The only difference is that it does not contain any pigments, thus it is clear.
That said, the clear coat is just a susceptible to damage from the environment as any pint and should protected with a wax designed for "clear coat" finishes.
The clear coat itself, with it's lack of pigments is actually a little softer and will scratch easily so use only clear coat safe products with no abrasives, including any rags or towels with synthetic fibers that can scratch the finish.
100% cotton works the best IF you pull out any threads around the edge that may be synthetic.
Absolutely false.
What's false? I'm sure that I have painted more vehicles, airplanes, and RV's than you but let's hear some details. I'm always willing to learn.
I've been restoring and building high end street rods and classic cars for over 45 yrs. Too many awards to count so I doubt that you have done more painting than me but that's not the point. Anyone that thinks base coat and clear coat is the same thing needs an education.
To use your words, Absolutely false
Two part resin with pigment added=basecoat.
Two part resin without pigments added=clear coat.
I guess you have never tinted clear coat to increase the depth of color. The more pigment added the more opaque the coating becomes.
Here is one link:Clear coat questions
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