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zoomzoom mazda5 · 10-22-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemerboy

I find it hard to believe that's single stage paint...on a new car...it may not have a clear coat...but it will have some sort of additive to the paint for protection...I was reading about this on another site...can't recall which one...I'll look for it

It saves the car manufacturer money in the long run.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poorboy

there are a few still made

That's true.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemerboy

This is not the same single stage paint of the 60's American cars...in what I read its a single process that they put on the car...mean its the base coat and clear mixed together....eliminating one process...time and money saver and creates a harder finish.

I'm looking for the article that I read on it.

Some companies are doing this practice and more are jumping in are this process. I had a new G37 which has this type of finish.

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Originally Posted by Poorboy

correct, but it will still give off color when polished

Very true Steve. It seems the new way. Is to switch over to latex based paints and with Hard CC's. Some are mixed together to save a company money in the process. Paint finishes are not going to be the same that we all know in the future.

Poorboy · 10-22-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by billy0001

CharlesW,
You mentioned the PP is somewhat pad dependant. I've always used a LC white polish pad. Do you know of a better pad for it??

R.

It can be used with a cutting pad (orange) but it is best to have a rotary if doing so

billy0001 · 10-22-2008, 04:32 PM

Poorboy,
how about the yellow pad? Would that be ok?

R

Poorboy · 10-22-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy0001

Poorboy,
how about the yellow pad? Would that be ok?

R

not with a pc ...

billy0001 · 10-22-2008, 04:58 PM

Sorry if this sound elementary.

What would work with th PC?
I might have to call you and order.

CharlesW · 10-22-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy0001

Sorry if this sound elementary.

What would work with th PC?
I might have to call you and order.

I think your question is actually intended for Poorboy, but.....
Polishing pads for polishes seems to work good for me.
So far, I have never used a cutting pad with the PC.

billy0001 · 10-22-2008, 11:54 PM

Thank you sir, much appreciated.
The test will be this weekend i all goes well.

R.

Autogeek · 10-23-2008, 11:26 AM

It's actually not a single stage paintjob....I thought the recent black Lexus paints were single stage as well, but it turns out they have a tinted clearcoat.

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