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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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Paint?

I have an '88 Iroc-Z thats fading quite a bit, and has some serious swirl marks from the previous completely incompetent owner.

I'm thinking about a respray, but first I have a few questions.

1. Can I spray over clear coat, or do I have to sand all of it off before another coat of base can go on? (either way I'm gonna wetsand it with 2000 grit to get it as smooth as possible)

2. If I don't get clearcoat put on after the new base, can I still wax it (after it eventually cures)? How long can I expect a base-only paint job to last without clearcoat?

thanks guys
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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From: Rockville, Maryland
Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
they make single stage...
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Engine: LB9 (305 TPI)
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Not only do they make single stage, but Im pretty sure most dual stage paints require the clear to go on like 15 minutes or so after the base...part of the curing process...
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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you have to scuff the clear base and smooth the enitre paint out wet sanding..i just painted the single stage paint from dupont paints and it looks great...you can do it in your garage ...
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