Willing to bet they quoted you single stage urethane DCC (high end) and the cheap stuff is AE or acrylic enamel (Omni).

Yes you need the hardener unless you dont want the paint to cure.


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1949 and 1972 chevy trucks
70 chevelle SS455
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