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Originally Posted by 79 blue monster
yeah saving money is my big thing too, but doing a single stage just makes me feel like i'm cheeping out on the paint. i want a good paintjob, so i might just have to wait and save for 2 stage
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Alot of brand names, and those brand names also have off brands that are cheaper. But prices are all over the place. Some spray and lay down better than others, some are more durable. Hit your local paint store, go through some color charts and check some pricing. You'll find a wide range of prices depending on the brand and color used.
I've had good luck with Omni single stage paints, but not their 2 stage base/clear systems. Omni is an off brand of PPG I've used per customers request on occasion. I've had issues with their clear being a bit too soft. Looks beautiful after wet sanding and buffing, but simply installing a car cover or wiping off dust caused fine scratching and the paint started looking hazy. Had to be buffed again.
Haven't had that issue with their single stage enamel. Could have been a bad batch of clear. Haven't used it in a while.
I prefer Sikkens if the customer wants to foot the bill. You can easily spend $1500 or more on materials depending on the color.