Re: [T3] PPG single stage or base coat/clear coat?

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

Robert wrote:
>I have decided to use PPG, but I went to the store
today and the guy is telling me with that color he
only has the formula for a single stage paint, the two
stage is has to match it, (perhaps to the ashtray).<

 Robert, PPG is good paint ( I use Deltron myself), you might have to tell 
him to get as close to the color as he/she can get for the 2 stage. The 2 
stage (base coat/clear coat)is the best way to go. You're getting just the 
color in the base, then you get all the gloss out of the clear. If (god 
forbid) you have an accident then any good body shop can match the color. You 
might want to concider the inside of the glove box door if it is the color 
you want,as that piece would allow them to use the Merlin tool to get a very 
good match.

>I want the original color, but Im thinking I want a better-than-factory 
finish.

 Base coat/clear coat is the best way to do this, as you can sand the clear 
coat smooth and then rub out the clear for the shine to return. It'll look 
like glass then as that's how the pros do it.

>the guy behind the counter told me the single looks fine on old car, and 
simulates >more of the factory-look.

 Around here where I live, most single stage PPG paints aren't available. 
They call them factory pack paints, in other words they don't have to mix it. 
Maybe he's trying to sell you a different kind of single stage paint (they do 
have some choices). The only problem I have with your PPG dealer is he's not 
thinking about you. I willing to spend a little more now, so I don't have to 
later like in 6 months to a year. If you're spending the kind of dollars I 
think you are for paint, you should be able to get what you want. Is he 
saying you can't get it in Deltron base coat color? My Notch was painted in 
Deltron, it's an old GM color from the late 60s, that was only available in 
Lacquer or Deltron from them (base coat/clear coat systems).

>Of course the two stage is like $130 more but at this point the money isn't 
a factor.

 For that price you must only be buying 2 quarts more than the single stage, 
and those 2 quarts are probably the clear. I've found that PPG's Stratoclear 
works best for most of my jobs. I keep telling that to people, it only this 
much more now for a better job then it is to spend it later to get it right 
(it takes a long time to mask off a car). 

>I guess it's up to you guys to help me with my decision. I'm looking for 
opinions >from the opinionated, and also from people w/ past, present 
experience.
 

  I've been painting/restoring old cars for the last 5 years using Deltron 
base coat/clear coat painting systems, and I like the way it works out for 
me. My last 2 type3s were painted using that system, and I've got 1 more 
coming up this summer for my sons project type3( hey they have to graduate 
from beetles some day) : )  I hope this helps and answers some of you 
questions.

Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       69 Square AT-the baby suburban

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