[TR] Feelings about paint types

[alan salvatore]

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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