Project car paint prep: does the interior really need clear coat?
08-12-2008, 11:00 AM
#1
Nordschleife Master
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Project car paint prep: does the interior really need clear coat?
I am thinking no. But, I also know that the clear coat will help make the paint a bit tougher. Anyone have any input on this?
Note - the paint is for the interior floor pan and panels only. No exterior paint needed.
C.
Note - the paint is for the interior floor pan and panels only. No exterior paint needed.
C.
08-12-2008, 12:10 PM
#2
RL Community Team
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I assume you are applying an activated automotive refinish product, which is generally the way to go for longer term durability.
You have two choices, you can either apply a single stage paint or a two stage (base and clear).
It sounds like you are contemplating two stage. If so, DEFINITELY do the clear. Base coat is very thin, has little in the way of UV resistance (OK, maybe not super-important in the interior) but, more importantly, will have much lower hardness and thus resistance to mechanical damage. Plus, base coats are usually very susceptible to many solvents.
You have two choices, you can either apply a single stage paint or a two stage (base and clear).
It sounds like you are contemplating two stage. If so, DEFINITELY do the clear. Base coat is very thin, has little in the way of UV resistance (OK, maybe not super-important in the interior) but, more importantly, will have much lower hardness and thus resistance to mechanical damage. Plus, base coats are usually very susceptible to many solvents.
08-12-2008, 12:42 PM
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I assume you are applying an activated automotive refinish product, which is generally the way to go for longer term durability.
You have two choices, you can either apply a single stage paint or a two stage (base and clear).
It sounds like you are contemplating two stage. If so, DEFINITELY do the clear. Base coat is very thin, has little in the way of UV resistance (OK, maybe not super-important in the interior) but, more importantly, will have much lower hardness and thus resistance to mechanical damage. Plus, base coats are usually very susceptible to many solvents.
You have two choices, you can either apply a single stage paint or a two stage (base and clear).
It sounds like you are contemplating two stage. If so, DEFINITELY do the clear. Base coat is very thin, has little in the way of UV resistance (OK, maybe not super-important in the interior) but, more importantly, will have much lower hardness and thus resistance to mechanical damage. Plus, base coats are usually very susceptible to many solvents.
08-12-2008, 01:16 PM
#4
Race Director
I painted the exterior of my race car with a single stage paint. I did not want to mess with a base and clear coat. It came out pretty well, but it is a race car and things do get worn. I only got 2.5 years before I needed to repaint the nose due track rash damage. Just hundreds of rock chips takes its toll.
No big deal though.
No big deal though.
