What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint? My dad still thinks that auto companies are still painting cars with single stage on some cars or trucks.
- If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
Collapse
X
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
Really I never new that thanks. I guess my dad won the bet. The bet was if the car manufactures still painted single stage paint cars I guess I lost.Alex
1972 Dodge Dart Swinger360
1998 SVT Cobra 1 of 551
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
About 95% of new cars built today have b/c - c/c....
MikeMike Pennington
Director of Global Training, Events and Consumer Relations
Meguiar's, Inc.
800-854-8073
mpennington@meguiars.com
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
That is hard to say...
I believe GM and Ford started using BC/CC around 1985 with the F250/350's getting it around 1987.
Each manufacturer had its own intro to BC/CC, and while there are a few exceptions (certain reds in 1990's by Ford,. etc) and black with the Lexus of certain years, like Mike said, ~95% are BC/CC today.
Tim
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
Originally posted by 2hotford View PostThat is hard to say...
I believe GM and Ford started using BC/CC around 1985 with the F250/350's getting it around 1987.
Each manufacturer had its own intro to BC/CC, and while there are a few exceptions (certain reds in 1990's by Ford,. etc) and black with the Lexus of certain years, like Mike said, ~95% are BC/CC today.
Tim
The later 80's does definitely seem to be when Ford started switching.
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
Originally posted by 08 Corolla View PostDon't all white cars have single stage paint?
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
I think single stage is better. Reason being is that you can bring it back from a dull finish to a nice finish again. My T-bird just for fun it was dull (White) I used the DC system and it brought it back to life.
Thanks for all the info.Alex
1972 Dodge Dart Swinger360
1998 SVT Cobra 1 of 551
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
Originally posted by stang97 View PostI think single stage is better. Reason being is that you can bring it back from a dull finish to a nice finish again. My T-bird just for fun it was dull (White) I used the DC system and it brought it back to life.
Thanks for all the info.
Comment
-
Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?
True that it does oxidize fast, Is the lead in the paint a reason why single stage can be brought back to original condition?Alex
1972 Dodge Dart Swinger360
1998 SVT Cobra 1 of 551
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Comment
Comment