I have a PPG BC/CC on my Chevelle. The clear is very prone to scratches. I have been told that the 8200 clear that was used is a soft product that will always be that way. By the way this paint job was done in 97. A friend of a friend who has a lot of paint experience has suggested putting Chromaclear on top of the current clear. He says that it is a very hard clear and that it needs to be shot in a super clean paint booth to keep the dirt out and that's because you don't cut it :confused: . I don't know anything about paint and would like some thoughts about doing this.

cut means wet sand then buff. wet sand w 1000-1500 grit, then buff. check out this website for painting q's-
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If he can spray it so he doesn't have to wetsand and buff it,I'd let him do it!!! I'm spraying in a $80,000 and always wetsand and buff for a "show" job.

ChromaPremiere clear is an excellent product and it can be "cut" the next day fairly easily. Just don't let it set a week before you buff it. Do it the next day or don't do it at all. I hate to buff, but it is a necessary evil for a show finish.

Anybody else have any feedback on good clears that would provide the anti-scratch surface I want? Cost of the product is a consideration as I am unemployed.

I use Dupont products and can say the G2-4500s Clear is one of the hardest clear out there. It's "production" clear and can be "cut" in as little as 90 min @ 70+ deg. And as Dave said it should be "cut" within a day or it's nearly impossible any later. However it's fairly pricy. A three part; clear, activator,and reducer. A low cost alternative in the Dupont line is the Nason brand Clear 483-?? (I don't recall the full #) but I've had good luck and results with it. Quick flash time, dry to touch in about an hour or less, and can "cut" it in about 6-8 hours(depending on booth temp). I't not as hard as the 4500s or 4700s but half the cost too. It holds up well, fairly durable, and I've used it on my own vehicles. I like it, but thats also my opinion smile.gif there may be others who wouldn't put it on a wagon... PPG products seem to be a bit more popular. I don't have enough experience with PPG products, however there are many here who do and can probably direct you in the right direction with a PPG clear.
Good luck