Double clear coat option new SPF roller

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by CobraEd

I have heard over and over again that if you put on too much clearcoat, it tends to shrink and crack over time as the solvents are released. I will do a Google search to see if I can confirm.

No need to do a search, what you stated is correct in as far as the base solvents need time to flash before a secondary clear coat is put on. Since most new cars have one coat of clear already, adding a second really does not do much of anything except raise the price of materials to paint the car. The days of multiple clear coats is gone with the advent of low VOC (violent organic chemicals) paints as used for the last 2-3 years.......



Bill S.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by mrmustang

The days of multiple clear coats is gone with the advent of low VOC (violent organic chemicals) paints as used for the last 2-3 years.......

VOC = volatile organic compounds

[JTD]

Thanks for the advice.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by computerworks

VOC = volatile organic compounds

Correctamundo that is what I meant, damn A.D.D

[Commissioner]

FYI, your dealer should have told you that option is no longer available as of almost a year ago from the factory, unless they decided to bring it back. Dealt with a solid black with double clear coat about 18 months ago, and that was the last car I know of that was able to get it applied at the factory, and I really did not notice any difference, to be honest. Spend the $$ on something else you'd like on the chassis.

[JTD]

Originally Posted by Commissioner

FYI, your dealer should have told you that option is no longer available as of almost a year ago from the factory, unless they decided to bring it back. Dealt with a solid black with double clear coat about 18 months ago, and that was the last car I know of that was able to get it applied at the factory, and I really did not notice any difference, to be honest. Spend the $$ on something else you'd like on the chassis.

According to the dealer, it is available as a option.

[Commissioner]

Originally Posted by JTD

According to the dealer, it is available as a option.

OK then, I used to order the cars for a dealership and last summer when I tried to get it for a customer, was told it was not an option anymore.