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Alaska Mike · 11-13-2021, 08:48 PM

I use both, depending on the application. Both have their advantages. I don't know why someone would say that base/clear coat doesn't look right on a Model A, but I guess everyone has their opinion. Base /clear works well if you are painting two tone paint project. The clear covers everything. Shoot the base and get good coverage and then three coats of clear and you are pretty good to go, so you can sand out the dust nibs, runs, and other problems that can show up if you are not using a really good paint booth. Then buff and it will look really nice. I can base / clear and not have to sand or buff anything, but I have been painting for 50 years. I have used them all from the old Dulux to base / clear and everything in between. The new paints are much easier than the old. There is nothing wrong with single stage, but you better be a pretty good painter to make it come out right.

11-13-2021, 08:48 PM	#4
Alaska Mike Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Centerville, Iowa Posts: 91	Re: Urethane vs Base Clear I use both, depending on the application. Both have their advantages. I don't know why someone would say that base/clear coat doesn't look right on a Model A, but I guess everyone has their opinion. Base /clear works well if you are painting two tone paint project. The clear covers everything. Shoot the base and get good coverage and then three coats of clear and you are pretty good to go, so you can sand out the dust nibs, runs, and other problems that can show up if you are not using a really good paint booth. Then buff and it will look really nice. I can base / clear and not have to sand or buff anything, but I have been painting for 50 years. I have used them all from the old Dulux to base / clear and everything in between. The new paints are much easier than the old. There is nothing wrong with single stage, but you better be a pretty good painter to make it come out right.