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scott123 · 02-10-2019, 11:03 AM

Agreed.

There are so many options.

I sprayed a single stage Summit brand once and it went down as well as it possible could. It was a daily/hunting truck so the expectations were not that high. We sanded the body down with 180 on a DA. Fixed a couple spots here and there. Went over it again with 220. Did some guide work and then finished with a wet 320. The Summit paint turned out really well. I was happy and he was happy.

When my expectations (my 72 K5) get higher I will either upgrade the paint choice or more than likely hire a pro.

The expectations can factor in with the cost vs. quality debate as well.

S

02-10-2019, 11:03 AM	#15
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 486	Re: Paint - Single Stage or Double Stage - clear coat ?? Agreed. There are so many options. I sprayed a single stage Summit brand once and it went down as well as it possible could. It was a daily/hunting truck so the expectations were not that high. We sanded the body down with 180 on a DA. Fixed a couple spots here and there. Went over it again with 220. Did some guide work and then finished with a wet 320. The Summit paint turned out really well. I was happy and he was happy. When my expectations (my 72 K5) get higher I will either upgrade the paint choice or more than likely hire a pro. The expectations can factor in with the cost vs. quality debate as well. S