Automotive Three Stage Body Paint

Today's automotive paint is durable and resistant to stains and has a high gloss. Vehicles of today primarily utilize a two stage paint process know as base coat, clear coat. There are a number of three stage colors that have become popular. The best example is the pearl white that General Motors uses on the Cadillac. When viewed from different angles the paint color appears to change. This is due to the mid coat, which is applied after the base coat and before the clear coat. The mid coat contains pearlescent powders that cover a broad color spectrum. If you look closely, you can see the small flakes of purple, reds, blues and other colors that give the pearl look to the finish. This type of refinishing is also known as" Tri Coat" with some paint manufactures.

This three stage process drove painters crazy when attempting to match colors. Typically, when a fender replacement was needed, blending the color back into the door to achieve a proper color match was required. In preparation for the blending operation all items are removed from the door such as handles, glass, moldings and trim. The base coat or first stage was applied to the fender and partially into the door. The second stage is the application of the clear coat, which is applied in two coats over the fender and complete door.With the addition of another spraying process after the base or first stage, the blending into the door did not produce an acceptable color match. The industry had to come up with a solution to this problem. The answer required a procedure known as zone refinishing.

Auto Body Painting Situations

Do you have a car that is not in the condition it used to be? Maybe you have a new car that has a scratched exterior. No matter what the condition you car is in, a paint job can always help things look a million times better. Here are some situations in which you might want to consider touching up your car.

Even the slightest scratches on your vehicle can change its entire appearance. I know it is a sad thing to admit, but the paint job can really make a difference to a car owner. If you are trying to sell your car, a paint job can make it way easier to make a sale off your used vehicle.

If you have been in an accident, I am sure you have scratched up your car. If the damage is small enough, you should try buffing your problem out and repainting the problem area. Ordering a new part can be ten times as much money. Buffing and repainting can be the answer to bringing your car back to its original state.

Did you dent the door in on your car? Maybe you wrecked your passenger door and found the part you needed at a junkyard for a very low amount of money. A smart decision would be to invest in that cheap replacement door and match up the paint job. A professional has the tools and equipment necessary to match up the color perfectly.

There are so many reasons why someone would need to repaint their vehicle. No matter what situation you are in, a professional can help you restore your car to its mint original state.