would anything go wrong with the paint job if you sprayed single stage paint like it was just a regular base coat paint, i mean would it be bad to do multiple coats of single stage? and then sprayed clear coat over top of it?

 

just lay it down like you would clear but you should always use multible coats no matter what you are painting with to get proper coverage

 

Single stage is usually 2 coats min, maybe 3 coats depending on coverage and desired result.

Spraying clear over the single stage can be done. You can do it after the last coat flashes off, or cure/harden single stage - wetsand - clear.

Personally I would just do a base/clear.

 

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Personally I would just do a base/clear.

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you mean just spray the clear over the paint without wet sanding?

 

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no base/clear is a system that uses a diff type of paint for the color than a single stage paint in order to put clear over a single stage thats already dried you need to wet sand it first then spray the clear

 

yeah i know what base/clear is, sorry i just read it wrong... the only reason i ask if you can clear over single stage is because i already have the single stage and clear. ive heard that single stage paint doesnt last as long or hold up as well as base/clear so i just wanted to know if it would be ok to clear over single stage to make it last better. but yeah i got ya... in order to clear over single stage it has to be wet sanded first.... what grit sandpaper would u recommend for that?

 

It's all about paint care and maintenance. A well kept SS paint would last longer than a base/clear not well cared for. Assuming everything was done right with quality materials.

You can apply the clear wet on wet as I mentioned above. Just make sure the materials agree with each other, should work if you do it right. Small test panel wouldn't hurt, if your unsure about the compatibility. Hopefully what you have is from the same manufacturer. Make sure the SS flashes off correctly before applying the clear. I would stick to 2 coats of SS if your top coating w/ clear wet on wet. I would only clear over SS if your using a solid color, not with a pearl or metallic. Better off doing a base/clear if it's not a solid color.

Sanding and clearing the SS would be a lot more work/time. Would be better though, especially for a noob. I would do 3 coats of SS, if sanding/re-clearing. This way you will be able to remove or minimize any imperfections or nibs in the SS, also level out the surface removing the peel. The SS surface profile/peel would be flat prior to clearing, and the clear should look less peely after hardening vs wet on wet method.

 

cool, thanks. what grit sandpaper would you recommend for that?

 

nothing won't be wrong as long u cover the apply area throughout.u want to go light on the base,u can wet sand it using 1200grit clean it up and hit it with a good sealer.

 

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Prep for solid SS: 500-600 grit

Prep for clearing hardened SS: Finish in 800-1000 grit
- You want to be careful on edges/body lines so you don't break through the SS at all.

 

thanks alot for the info powerflow. you have been a big help here and in the pm's too!