LS1121

iTrader: (17)

I have a simple question. I have a 1998 z28 and the car has always been garage kept. If I want to re-paint the car the same color how many coats of Paint and how many coats of Clear should I ask for. Thank You.

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

OK How about, what does the Factory Paint job consist of?

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

gee no one ever asked this before. Im impressed to be the 1st.

F-body8708

iTrader: (3)

do u wanna just reclear the whole car, put new color over it are u gonna fix any scratches or dents? let me kno and ill have an answer for u

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

I have a New Aftermarket SS hood and a New GM bumper cover that I want to paint to match the car. Also I have all of the normal nicks around the car in the clear coat mostly, I don't think i have any that went into the paint. Thank You for your reply.

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

going up

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

I just can't believe ther is no one that knows haw many coats of paint GM puts on their cars.

Black94Z28

iTrader: (12)

Not sure what GM does, maybe 1-2, its pretty thin. When I repainted my car, I did 4 coats of clear. It has a deep shine to it and gives you plenty of room to wetsand and buff

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

So you actually wet sand and buff the clear, not the paint? Thank you for your reply.

Black94Z28

iTrader: (12)

yeah, you can color sand the basecoat if you want for perfect results but I didnt, I just wetsanded the top clearcoat. Started with 1500/2000 and I need to go back over with 3000.

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

OK cool, I can get 2 coats of color and then 3 coats of clear and it should match the rest of the car? Thanx.

Black94Z28

iTrader: (12)

Id do 3 coats of color and clear to make sure u have full coverage.

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

OK Thanx.