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Hey all,
I've read through some of the posts here about the different SPI clears, but I'm still unclear (no pun intended) as to which clears to use for my various projects.
I used PPG exclusively during the time I was a pro bodyman and painter at a body shop in the 70's to the 90's, but I changed professions and have been out of it for the last 25 years.
I am now retired and about to dig into some of the projects I stored over the years, and I'd like some recommendations for which clear(s) to put on these projects.
#1: A late 90's Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 that needs partial repainting so I want to best match the look of factory paint/clear (Silver base coat). I'll be using PPG factory code silver under the clear for a match to the rest of the truck. As the original owner of this truck, I am greatly and fondly attached to it and will likely be buried in it (that's just a side note
So, which clear would do that?
#2: A '75 Corvette Roadster (Steel Blue) that I will be painting complete, also using factory code PPG base coat. When I was in the business, I would typically use Deltron clear and then sand and polish to achieve a lacquer appearance (I fooled many people who thought that my Deltron paint jobs were actually lacquer). I assume that I'll be sanding and polishing whichever SPI clear I use to also look like a lacquer finish.
So, which clear for that?
#3: A 1967 Austin Healey 3000 (aka BJ8) that is factory red. I'll want to use factory code base code on that as well, more to maintain the car's value than anything else.
To be honest, I really don't know how these cars were originally painted, but I suspect they used a single stage enamel or acrylic enamel. My intent whatever they did is to use a factory base coat and then clear with an SPI clear. I suspect that a Euro Clear would be best, but if someone has a recommendation for something else, feel free.
So, which clear for that?
That's my short list if anyone has some specific suggestions.
I've read through some of the posts here about the different SPI clears, but I'm still unclear (no pun intended) as to which clears to use for my various projects.
I used PPG exclusively during the time I was a pro bodyman and painter at a body shop in the 70's to the 90's, but I changed professions and have been out of it for the last 25 years.
I am now retired and about to dig into some of the projects I stored over the years, and I'd like some recommendations for which clear(s) to put on these projects.
#1: A late 90's Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 that needs partial repainting so I want to best match the look of factory paint/clear (Silver base coat). I'll be using PPG factory code silver under the clear for a match to the rest of the truck. As the original owner of this truck, I am greatly and fondly attached to it and will likely be buried in it (that's just a side note
So, which clear would do that?
#2: A '75 Corvette Roadster (Steel Blue) that I will be painting complete, also using factory code PPG base coat. When I was in the business, I would typically use Deltron clear and then sand and polish to achieve a lacquer appearance (I fooled many people who thought that my Deltron paint jobs were actually lacquer). I assume that I'll be sanding and polishing whichever SPI clear I use to also look like a lacquer finish.
So, which clear for that?
#3: A 1967 Austin Healey 3000 (aka BJ8) that is factory red. I'll want to use factory code base code on that as well, more to maintain the car's value than anything else.
To be honest, I really don't know how these cars were originally painted, but I suspect they used a single stage enamel or acrylic enamel. My intent whatever they did is to use a factory base coat and then clear with an SPI clear. I suspect that a Euro Clear would be best, but if someone has a recommendation for something else, feel free.
So, which clear for that?
That's my short list if anyone has some specific suggestions.