[geogolfx]

Getting my 70 GTO about ready for paint. The painter has the car about ready for it's last coat of primer.

This car is going to be a presentable driver, not a trailer queen. Something maybe to have a local show- but also to be presentable to a new buyer when if I sell.

Car has had a typical amount of filler- nothing crazy and metal work done correctly.

Any suggestions for best bang for your buck on the paint...manufactuer-wise... quality....who to stay away from ?

Thanks in advance

[1970TA]

I used a single stage urethane by DuPont for my 70 TA. About half price of Basecoat Clearcoat.

[400 4spd.]

I've used the PPG Deltron line (DBC) for over 15 years with good success. Typically whites are not expensive compared to reds or colors with pearls, so I would use a good quality base and clear system. Your clear is where you get the UV protection, so don't go cheap on that. Poor UV protection can result in the clear breaking down and dulling, then turning loose.
We use PPG DCU 2002 clear, which runs about $300 a gallon. Add hardener and reducer and you are close to the $500 mark.

[1970TA]

Another angle.

[paint guy]

Originally Posted by geogolfx

Getting my 70 GTO about ready for paint. The painter has the car about ready for it's last coat of primer.

This car is going to be a presentable driver, not a trailer queen. Something maybe to have a local show- but also to be presentable to a new buyer when if I sell.

Car has had a typical amount of filler- nothing crazy and metal work done correctly.

Any suggestions for best bang for your buck on the paint...manufactuer-wise... quality....who to stay away from ?

Thanks in advance

Base/clear is way more durable for a variety of reasons, but two important questions as to how much your finish will degrade from UV exposure are where you live and is your car garaged or not? All the major paint companies make excellent quality paint and also make lower "price point" products. If you live in the north, and your car will typically be kept in a garage and won't be driven in snowy conditions, you could get by with a less expensive quality paint system and probably see good longevity. If you live in the south (much greater UV exposure) and /or the car is not garaged, get the most expensive paint that you can. If you want to compare brands, ask for QUV or weather-o-meter test data, post it and I'll explain it to you if they can't at the paint store (chances are good they won't know how to decipher it). I know this doesn't answer your question on brands, but I have sprayed Du Pont, PPG and BASF and was satisfied with the performance of all three.

[geogolfx]

Thank You Guys... made the decision yesterday on the Base/Clear. know it may cost a little more, but (should I sell in the future) I would like the next owner to know I went the extra step as well.

1970TA.... Car looks amazing. Dead sexy !

Thanks for the input all.