PAINT BRAND SWITCH
You wont know if you switch brands. I always stay with the same brand. A lot of painters will say it doesnt matter but when that one time happens you will kick yourself. The clear usually has a one day or less window, otherwise you have to scuff it which can ruin the base coat, especially if it is metallic. Best to bite the bullet. Sherwin has some low end base coats that you can clear with an upgraded clear coat. Either way base, clear, hardeners sealer is going to run over $1000. If this is a car you are going to keep spend the money. The real question is do you have experience with spraying? Also what gun are you using. I would like to help you avoid the pitfalls, there are many. If its something to spray and sell buy Single stage. I did this car several years ago. No I did not paint the flames. I hired an old school painter. Ive had her since 1974.
You wont know if you switch brands. I always stay with the same brand. A lot of painters will say it doesnt matter but when that one time happens you will kick yourself. The clear usually has a one day or less window, otherwise you have to scuff it which can ruin the base coat, especially if it is metallic. Best to bite the bullet. Sherwin has some low end base coats that you can clear with an upgraded clear coat. Either way base, clear, hardeners sealer is going to run over $1000. If this is a car you are going to keep spend the money. The real question is do you have experience with spraying? Also what gun are you using. I would like to help you avoid the pitfalls, there are many. If its something to spray and sell buy Single stage. I did this car several years ago. No I did not paint the flames. I hired an old school painter. Ive had her since 1974.