What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?

[msmarcus]

Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?

I had a 1992 Ford Explorer (deep burgundy) that was single stage paint.

[03mach1]

Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?

I will look into that, I bought a sanding mask so when I sand off the old paint on my bird to be cautious about if it has lead or not.

[jfelbab]

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FWIW, I don't believe that Lexus uses SS paint. I've done several black onyx Lexus models from 2004 on up and none had SS paint.

[roushstage2]

Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?

FWIW, I don't believe that Lexus uses SS paint. I've done several black onyx Lexus models from 2004 on up and none had SS paint.

I know there have been some details on here of the IS300 models and they all (IIRC) had SS paint. All I know, is that I really enjoy working with SS paint much better than BC/CC. Maybe I should just repaint my car SS? Then everything would turn black, not that that's a bad thing...

[SprintKing]

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BMW still produces cars with Jet Black paint (no clear) - not to be confused with Saphire Black
My eunos 30x Sport (or MX-3 to you guys) was last made in 1996 and is SS

[st-dubtx]

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My 1995 Black Toyota Avalon is SS.

In response to white, I have found that at least one white pearl (Lincoln/Mercury) is a three stage paint . . . GM/Cadillac list the "White Diamond" color as tricoat, which entails a three step process (pigment, "pearling" and cc).

I would think two stage and "tricoat" production finishes would all be handled in the same way . . . deal with the clear coat!

[C30-Mike]

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I have a 92 Honda Prelude and it is a White SS paint. Confirmed in the Honda tech sheet. It will be interesting when I buff out the car this weekend.

[Larry A]

Re: What year was the last year that auto manufactures used single stage paint?

Although CC has a higher shine , a SS black and red will have more depth if polished right.