MK3 Paint Type

[Alec]

I'm considering detailing my car and was wondering if MK3's are Single Stage paint or Dual Stage.

 

[modmonster2008]

depends on the color of the car, usually solid colors (e.g. Super Red II) is single stage paint, on the other hand metallics, are two-stage paint, or base/clear since the clear is protecting the metallics...

 

[Alec]

depends on the color of the car, usually solid colors (e.g. Super Red II) is single stage paint, on the other hand metallics, are two-stage paint, or base/clear since the clear is protecting the metallics...

Mine's gray. Link to pics is in my sig.

 

[modmonster2008]

does it have metallic flakes on it? if it does then it may be two stage, if its just a solid grey color then its single probably, im not sure yet other members may know, if not then search on google if your kind of paint was used in single or two stage

 

[Alec]

does it have metallic flakes on it? if it does then it may be two stage, if its just a solid grey color then its single probably, im not sure yet other members may know, if not then search on google if your kind of paint was used in single or two stage

It has a slight flake. It kinda sparkles in the light.

 

[modmonster2008]

if it has flakes, then im pretty sure its two stage paint

 

[Poodles]

Depends on year as well IIRC...

 

[Alec]

Depends on year as well IIRC...

I have an 89.

 

[kotu100]

if it has flakes, then im pretty sure its two stage paint

my paint has a crapload of flake and its single stage...


sandpaper, its how insurance companies tell. and will give you a definite answer.

 

[Alec]

Well my paint still looks brand new. So, either it was re-sprayed or it's dual stage. The previous owner thinks it's dual stage.

 

[kotu100]

if the door jambs and engine bay and everything else got done, just take a lil bit of 800-1000 grit sandpaper and rub it under the door, or in a place you wont see. if the paper turns grey its most likely single stage (or dirty), white is clear coat.

 

[Alec]

if the door jambs and engine bay and everything else got done, just take a lil bit of 800-1000 grit sandpaper and rub it under the door, or in a place you wont see. if the paper turns grey its most likely single stage (or dirty), white is clear coat.

Well that wouldn't really help me because all I have is wetsanding paper which is grey.

 

[kotu100]

that'll work, just wipe it off on your hand after, and you should be able to see the color.

 

[Alec]

that'll work, just wipe it off on your hand after, and you should be able to see the color.

Well I asked the previous owner and he said, "Dual Stage." I know he painted the body kit and some other stuff so I'm sure he'd know.

 

[rayall01]

The advanced enamels of today can be can be metallic, and still be single stage. The paint I use for my door handle is single, and I have teal paint. It came out great too. To bad the used handle had a crack in it, and has since busted, so now I gotta get more paint.