[bmwdb10]

Hey Doug,

I was the local Corvette collision specialist for a few years and did collision/restoration and paint work for 25 years... another life time ago!

There is a ton of things to consider before making a decision as to what type of paint and if stipping is needed. The condition of the current paint and the jel-coat, stress cracks, crazing, dead paint, even what type of paint is currently on the car. IMO: Stay away from lacquer. You can have all sorts of issues with it. Brittle, dies, solvent scatches and crazing... lots of headaches and not near the tough finish you will get with a quality urethane, despite the iso's. Even with my experience now, I would do the body work, strip it if needed, apply a urethane primer, sand, prep and take it to a good painter with or without my materials. Most shops would charge a flat rate paint time, and that would entail only a quick scuff to ensure mechanical adhesion, blow, wash, tack and shoot. What $ it cost you would be worth it compared to the headaches, especially it you have any problems.

Let me know if I can help! Feel free to email me.