clear or solid

[v8lante]

Hi all i have a project nearly ready for paint its going to be black should i go for solid or base & clear?

[Anatol]

Are you painting it yourself? Or getting a pro to help? If the latter, go with what they are most comfortable with - they'll get better results.

Direct gloss and clear-over-base both have advantages, depends what matters most to you. Direct gloss involves one fewer painting step, obviously, and can probably be done cheaper. Almost all new car finishes opt for clear-over-base technology though, if you spend on decent products the performance and durability is likely to benefit from more recent investment in R&D.

[kds keltec]

simple

for best possible depth and shine then solid slightly harder to keep its best

for best possible durabilty , slightly easier to keep looking its best and less depth more wetness to finish then base and clear .

The piano black trim on lambos (solid colour) are incredible once fully machine polished , but seem to mark if you just as much as look at them .

kelly

[TallPaul]

I very much doubt anyone would be able to tell the difference once its polished. Although both 'Tol & KDS are absolutely correct, you'll get a quality finish with any decent paint. Just dont expect to pay £40 a litre and have a perfect shine.

[v8lante]

Thanks for your comments,price not an issue my painter happy to do either just wanted to give me the choice!