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May 23, 2006 | 05:17 PM

nomad88z

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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

May 23, 2006 | 06:14 PM

ZZ4 86 Z28

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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...

May 23, 2006 | 06:41 PM

CreepingDeath94

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From: Florida

Car: '87 Trans-Am

Engine: LB9 (305 TPI)

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.42 or 3.73..figuring it out still

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...

May 23, 2006 | 09:12 PM

blizzard

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From: Orange Park Florida

Car: 86 T/A

Engine: 383 stroker N/A

Transmission: th350

Axle/Gears: 4:11

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 ...