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dupont 3800s clearcoat ftw!
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There is no right answer. Lacking any information about what your intended goal is, you will simply get opinions. If it is made by a major manufacturer, they are all good. That said, there may be a dozen of types from each company, each one designed to enhance specific qualities...none which are perfect for all situations. Here are some things to consider as you choose a clear coat:
Base coat--what are you using? Your CC must be compatible with your substrate. Overall or repair--repair clears excel at blending, and the product line may include blending additives or blending sprays to melt-in your edges. They usually cure quickly and may be ready for sanding/buffing in as little as an 90 minutes.
Hardness--harder is not always better. It chips easier, and won't flex.
Gloss level--are you matching an existing finish? Want a glamor finish?
Drying speed--you cannot paint an entire car with a clear made for panel touch ups. It would likely dry too fast and overspray would not melt in.
Buffing?--some clears excel at buffing, some are not so good. Each has a window in which to buff easily, and that time can vary from a few hours to a few days.
Convenience--what can you get easily? I have always used NAPA's paints because I can get them anywhere I live. Mail order seems great until you need another quart of something and can't wait.
You must decide what qualities you want most and purchase the system that suits your purpose. The first place to start is what base system are you using, and is it an overall or touch up job. Then narrow down the details.
NAPA's Tec line is great for in-panel blends--but it takes skill to do this so you may not benefit from it at all. At the other extreme, in their cheapest Finish-1 line FC730 is an easy to use clear that produces great results. It can be used for repairs or overall jobs. It dries to dust-free quickly (VERY important for clears if you don't have a clean booth) but leaves enough time to do an overall if you use a slower hardener.
You pick.
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How do you seal decals applied over a clear coat?
Spray more clear coat over the decals.
Can you clear coat over primer and not use a color coat when painting a vehicle?
Though it is possible to get clear coat to adhere to primer, there are a couple of reasons this is a bad idea. The first and foremost reason is that the primers main job is corrosion protection, coupled with a chemical and mechanical foundation coat for basecoat or color coat in a single stage system, it is not designed to be clear coated. The chemical bond between primer and clear coat would be very weak. Base coat paints have modifications in the resins to allow them to adhere to the primers, and still give the clear coat the proper foundation for it to adhere to, while flowing out in the wet look finish it is designed to have. Also, most of the primer jobs you see running around will have sun faded areas, as well as bleaching in short order. If you want the flat primer look, but have a job that will last, prime the vehicle, base coat it in the gray color you want, but clear coat it with one of the prepackage flat clear coats that are available. The resulting job looks like it is "just primer" but has all the chemical and physical protection of a traditional clear coat job, just not the gloss.
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basically you can't...never apply clear until your'e 100% happy with the basecoat. only remedy is a re-application of the basecoat.
What is the best base coat for painting walls?
The best base coat for painting walls is a simple primer, usually white that will cover the wall in a simple finish. A further coat may be needed afterwards.
How do you remove scratches in auto paint?
If the scratch is in the clear coat, then there is a possibility to buff it out. Deep scratches into the color coat need to be color filled matching paint color) then clear coated over.
Which clear coat would protect a quadding helmet?
The clear coat that would protect a quadding helmet is the Maxima SC1 Clear Coat.
2008 Chevy cobalt clear coat peeling for a second time in a different side of the car What is wrong with the car and is the paint got garbage in it or what?
take the car to the dealer and demand a new paint job, this is due to lack of a good clear coat during the painting of the car.
What is a fisheye?
A chemical reaction that takes place while painting {usually} automotive when the wrong base coat and clear coat are put together or maybe silicone or some other contaminate was in the air paint booth.
What does clear coat do?
Clear coat is applied over a base color for the gloss
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Can you put lacquer clear over enamel auto paint?
No it will cause big problems. You should sand down to paint before adding a new coat of clearcoatAnswer: There is nothing wrong with putting a new coat of clear over old, as long as it is well sanded , and the underlying clearcoat is in sound condition. It is necessary to do it when spot- repairing a clear -over- base metallic paintjob.
What do you put over spray paint so it won't chip off?
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How long to wait to add second coat of clear?
You should generally wait a full 24 hours before adding a second coat of clear to a vehicle. This allows it to fully dry and cure for the best results.
Do you use hardner in the clear coat?
do you use hardner or reducer in clear coat car paint?
