my .02...
I really like single stage and here's why.
1- its simple
2- Repairs are easy.
3- If you use as many coats of single stage as you would of 2 stage you can make it shine for ever... (well, maybe not forever...) color sanding single stage down to 2K grit and polish, and it will be beautiful! It won't look like you could dive down into it though, so if that's your preference go with 2 stage. It will look a lot more like a factory paint job though..
Audi used single stage paints on their cars through to 2000 except on pearls/metallics... when someone would come in and say its original the clear coat just needs re-done.... everyone's eyes would roll.

Prep prep prep prep prep and wen you think you are done walk away from it for 24 hours, then come back and look it over again! Don't skimp on good body filler or good primer!
woo.. that's looking more like $1.00
sorry...

Last edited by lostmy47; 07/01/2010 5:23 AM.

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