Base/Clear Coat on an Engine - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wvgearhead · 05-14-2012, 01:08 PM

I have heard of a person or two base/clear paint their motor. How well does that hold up. I would like to color match my motor to the truck, a little hard to do using hi-temp paint. Also, is there any advantage of base/clear to single stage in this application.
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quigman · 05-14-2012, 09:12 PM

The clear coat will yellow over time. I have used single stage in the past and it holds up great. No yellowing and no pealing, just be sure to have everything really clean. Good luck

S10Fan · 05-14-2012, 09:28 PM

I also vote for single stage.

Wvgearhead · 05-14-2012, 10:46 PM

Thanks guys
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S10Fan · 05-15-2012, 05:30 AM

Just a follow up......I'm not saying you can't use base clear. I used single stage on a couple daily driver type motors, the SS was much easier to care for with the inevitable scratch/chip. A small model car paint brush made chip repair a breeze.

05-14-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
Wvgearhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charleston Wv Posts: 159	Base/Clear Coat on an Engine I have heard of a person or two base/clear paint their motor. How well does that hold up. I would like to color match my motor to the truck, a little hard to do using hi-temp paint. Also, is there any advantage of base/clear to single stage in this application. Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2012, 09:12 PM	#2
quigman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 30	Re: Base/Clear Coat on an Engine The clear coat will yellow over time. I have used single stage in the past and it holds up great. No yellowing and no pealing, just be sure to have everything really clean. Good luck

05-14-2012, 09:28 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Base/Clear Coat on an Engine I also vote for single stage. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

05-14-2012, 10:46 PM	#4
Wvgearhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charleston Wv Posts: 159	Re: Base/Clear Coat on an Engine Thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device

05-15-2012, 05:30 AM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Base/Clear Coat on an Engine Just a follow up......I'm not saying you can't use base clear. I used single stage on a couple daily driver type motors, the SS was much easier to care for with the inevitable scratch/chip. A small model car paint brush made chip repair a breeze. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.



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