Rob,
The clear coat thing is nice, looks good, shines nice, but one major thing
is it's DAMN expensive !
I looked at it myself but decided on a Urethane. It went on real nice, the
flow was good and I didn't have any runs.
Most people told me to cut and buff it after I painted it, I went over the
bonnet with 600 grit wet paper and I wish I hadn't. It put swirls in it and
dulled the finish a bit. No one else notices this but I do !
I spent two years on mine just like you did and the paint was a BIG
decision.
I chose a Torch Red which is a GM color for 98 Vettes. I think the code was
72 at a Dupont dealer. The cost for one gallon and an extra quart plus the
activator was around $250.00.
It smelled like hell but I am real satisfied with the outcome.
Good luck with your choice, I anguished over mine for 4 months before I made
the final choice.
-----Original Message-----
From: rtgetzinger@scif.com [mailto:rtgetzinger@scif.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 4:39 PM
To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Paint originality
After almost a year of bodywork, primer and sand over and over, my '74 spit
is just about ready for paint. I have chosen Carmine Red as my original
color. The original French Blue just doesn't suit me. My question is, if I
have a clear coat put on over the color coat will it change the look of the
car enough that it will not look original?
My car is neither a show car or a daily driver. It is a two year project
that
I work on, lots.
Rob
Redding, CA
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