I think the old single-stage paints actually hold up better than modern clear coat

Been doing this for 15 years and I swear the 80s single-stage jobs I see coming through my shop in Austin still have better color retention than the 2010s clear coats that are peeling after 8 years. Am I the only one who thinks we went backwards in durability with these multi-stage systems?

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terry_wood5120d ago

1987 Honda Accord that came through my shop last month still had its original factory single stage. The color was deep and even with zero peeling anywhere. Modern clear coats on late model cars start looking rough around the 7 year mark here in the Texas heat. That stuff gets brittle and flakes off like dried skin. Single stage just fades a bit over time but stays put way longer. We went backwards for sure.

oliver_wilson4920d ago

We went backwards" feels a little dramatic.