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Old 09-22-2008, 12:57 PM
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Had a little accident with tailgate and need to replace it and paint it. Currently have the reducer and hardener for single stage, but I am having second thoughts about using it with a metallic paint. (Dark Gray Metallic). I keep the truck clean, but not waxed, so I am not looking for show car finish. Just looking for some feedback on the single stage metallic aspect. I know the wet sanding polishing of the single stage is a going to show, but was thinking about mixing in some compatible clear with the top coat.

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base clear or it wont look right.
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If shooting an entire panel thats one thing. If you are going to blend it is more likely to not blend or look blemished in my opinon as well.. Base clear I think would be the better way to go... Jamie
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It would be the entire panel, leaning towards the BC/CC, depending on paint costs I may just let the bump shop do it.

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bc/cc. the metal flake in the singlestage likes to group and look blotchy, due to static electricity. unless you are a pro don't do it believe me I learned a very expensive lesson!
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