Protecting Pain on a New Car, add clear coat?

[xantonin]

I'm looking at buying a new car. My current car is in great condition but I have had her repainted several times, so I have the benefit of having a thick clear coat layer.

I love it, because my paint is more forgiving to fixing defects.

In contrast, my roommate's new car already has some really small scratches in it, but unfortunately they are to the base coat already and unrepairable.

So I was wondering if there has ever been the practice of getting an extra layer of clearcoat sprayed on a brand new car.

I know I'll definitely be getting the "clear bra" type additions to the new car, since AZ causes a lot of rock chips.

I guess the con would be that the paint would be softer... I know my car gets some slight marring more easily than other cars.

[greg0303]

Re: Protecting Pain on a New Car, add clear coat?

Car manufacturers are not so generous with extra layers of clear coat. They usually only spray about 2 mils of clear of which about 1.3 - 1.5 is absolutely necessary for proper protection through average vehicle's lifetime.

Usually you get those extra layers when paint gets resprayed. Many painters apply thicker layer, which they benefit from as well, while sanding and buffing fresh paint.

In your environment clear bra would work well.

[Murr1525]

Re: Protecting Pain on a New Car, add clear coat?

Not sure if that is really possible, but an interesting idea if you wanted to spend the money on having it done well. Probably would be some sanding, then more spraying involved maybe if it can be done?