My car will be repainted very soon. I'm going with a solid white which is the original color. Many people have told me to go with single stage urethane instead of base/clear coat. Are there any advantages or disadvantages going with single stage. Going to try shooting it on myself. Is one a better choice for a first time paint job??
Thanks, Mike M22

Yes, definately go with the single stage. It will not only cost less money, Easier to apply and it will be easier to wet sand & buff. Looks just as good as clear coat and will be easier to repair if needed. Just go with a quality maunfacturer. Straight white, not pearl, right?

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Triple Black 69 SS 396

Jimmy P,
I'm in the same situation (except I won't be painting myself). Is the Martin Senour "Ureglo" a good choice?

Single stage is great for the solid colors. I like PPG Concept.

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Micky Hale Restorations
69 L-89 Chevelle
68 Biscayne 427/425
34 Plymouth Drag Car
ACES #134
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Even though I've used the Martin Senour paints with sucsess, I'll agree with Mickey. The PPG Concept line is exceptional. Tha's what my black car is painted with. It's sands & buffs better. Looks deeper too.

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Triple Black 69 SS 396

Hey guys...hows things?? Does anyone know if I can get 1966 Regal Red (code R = enamel; 3R for laquer)in the single stage? And does this stuff really buff out as nice as BC/CC?? Any input is appreciated.

Mike


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Yes it is great stuff and I would almost be sure you can get this in the red you want. We painted the black COPO on my site this way and it is fantastic.

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Micky Hale Restorations
69 L-89 Chevelle
68 Biscayne 427/425
34 Plymouth Drag Car
ACES #134
www.mickyhale.com (http://www.mickyhale.com)

Painted my old Camino with Centauri single-stage white. Turned out nice and never buffed or sanded it. Hard as nails too! I was told it's the next best thing to Imron.

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Don - Chicago 'Burbs
'67 Malibu Street Machine
"Under Construction" - Still!
Gold #43

Not only is single stage easier to rework (buff, spot, etc.) It also has better fill qualities than bc/cc, so you won't be as affected by fisheyes, scratches, and the like. And besides, the car came with single stage! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

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I thought M-S phased out ure-glo a while
back and had only tec-glo and tec-one
now? Tec-glo is a good product, but if
its a metallic color I would go with a
two stage product.

Soybean,
I found the "Ureglo" on the M-S website and went by my local NAPA store. They had it. (might be left-over, though.)

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Danny

[This message has been edited by djw69elky (edited 03-22-2001).]

As far as regal red goes, what I done on my car was use top quality urethane primers and shot the car with acrylic enamel and after about 16 hrs. dry time shot 5 coats of urethane clear over it and wet sanded and buffed it after 5 yrs. of drag racing and sitting out in the weather some it still looks good as the day it was painted, as an owner of a body shop I can tell you its not whats on top but whats underneath that matters the most,,, stay away from lacqer primer and you will be ok.

As far as regal red goes, what I done on my car was use top quality urethane primers and shot the car with acrylic enamel and after about 16 hrs. dry time shot 5 coats of urethane clear over it and wet sanded and buffed it after 5 yrs. of drag racing and sitting out in the weather some it still looks good as the day it was painted, as an owner of a body shop I can tell you its not whats on top but whats underneath that matters the most,,, stay away from lacqer primer and you will be ok.