Cecil is right. You will get a lot of different opinions on this.
Here is my opinion.
I learned with single stage and still believe that it has its place. But if you have the time money and want the best results… BC/CC is the way to go.
BC/CC pros and cons:
1. Expensive (you basically are buying twice as much paint)
2. More shooting time
3. Better final results
4. Not great for jams and under the hood
5. Easier to repair
6. Easier for the novice to apply
7. Best for graphics and metallic
8. Easier to remove runs or orange peel.
9. If you want the “Show Car Appearance”
SS pros and cons:
1. Less expensive (no paint is cheap!)
2. Less time shooting
3. Great for jams and under the hood.
4. Not as good for repairs
5. When you’re done with the color, you’re done.
6. Great for daily driver
When I do a complete job and paint the jams, I buy both SS and BC/CC.
I’m no pro, but I do prefer the two stage.
