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Old 11-02-2011, 10:46 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by USMCASA View Post
just an fyi, factory paint is a single stage paint. there isn't an actual "clear coat" as this would imply a basecoat, color coat, and finally a clear coat. the factory paint is paper thin single stage over a basecoat or "sealer". this is a more cost efficient way of spraying cars in a factory rather than the 3 step process.
Are you sure? I've never heard of a modern car being a mixed color / clear. I've polished a few Nissans and I can say 100% they were color / cleared - my pad didn't turn the paint color.
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