[Spits] Paint: Single-Stage or Base/Clear?

[Charles Reid]

Base-Clear is harder and the results depend heavily on the conditions in your
'paint shop'.  The clear coat is especially susceptible to humidity.  I also
understand the chemicals in clear coat are more dangerous and painting must be
done with breathing protection.  If you are looking for 'show room condition'
then single stage is the way to go.  That being said, I plan to use Base-Clear
because I like the finished product better and I'm not looking for
originality.

Charles Reid
1980 Triumph Spitfire


> Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 10:31:23 -0400
> From: doug at dougbraun.com
> To: spitfires at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
> 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
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