i need some information on this paint.. tomorrow i am going to get my spoiler painted and the person who is going to paint this says this color is only a 2 stage paint (base and clear) but someone else said that this color is a 3 stage color (base, pearl, and clear) he also doesnt know what a tintcoat is.. well, i dont either but i dont paint cars for a living either.. but anyways, does anyone know where i can get documentation of whether this paint is a 3 stage paint or not? i want to show the painter. thanks alot.

 

umm.. i would go to a differnt painter lol.. if i were u i would go spoiler less if ur not already.

 

Sport red is tintcoat not a typical 2 stage paint . The base coat is silver pearl and the color is made by a tinted transparent clearcoat , then a clear . If u want to know exactly what the process consists of , you can 1) go to local chevy dealer body shop or 2) Go to a automotive paint supplies store that sells Dupont , PPG ect paint . They can tell u the formula for the color by your paint code .

 

where can i go to get this properly done? this guy is employed by my uncle and he runs a collision shop.. i just want it to look like it matches at least..

 

That would be a plus.

 

does anyone know of where i can find online documentation that this paint is infact a 3 stage paint? i would like to print it out and bring it to the painter. thanks

 

Um you could show him that GM states it costs extra for that color If he doesnt believe you go somewhere else

 

yeah but does it mater that gm charges more for a color? just because they charge more doesnt mean that its automatically going to be a 3 stage paint does it?

 

just spray paint it

jk
sorry i couldn't be more help

 

Why would they charge more if it did warrant more work?

 

I told him all the same things, but I know he's confused cause the painter is telling him its a 2 stage.

Like I said man just go ask the dealership.

 

well.. just an update, i printed out all of the stuff you guys said on this paint being 3 stage and i brought it to the shop today. the owner called dupont an i guess they make a 2 stage replacement for the sport red.. its being painted as we speak. i have to pick it up on monday so im crossing my fingers lol.. i dont need anymore bad news.

 

Well good luck with it man.

 

Must be a pre-mix . Hopefully it matches .

 

I run a collision center and can tell you that it is a 3 stage paint. When he pulls the paint code off of your car he will find that out.


He is correct. I looked in my Dupont computer. It offers both formulas. You can do the three stage or the 2 stage replacement. Honestly, it is cheaper and easier to do the 2 stage replacement.

 

what place is painting it for you. I know most the body shops around and Im not to confident it will match. I would have said car star on Niagar falls is you best bet in amherst area. Dave does all my work and used to do custom work but moved on to something more stable. I hope it works out but Im kinda worried for you

 

The factory red is a 2 stage base clear.

 

this is a new red not the victory red, yes victory red is 2 stage but the sport red tintcoat was originally a 3 stage and now they ahev a supposed 2 stage replacement

 

i take it to nirellis auto collision on main st downtown.. my uncle owns the shop so i dont pay labor on anything they do for me. i hope it matches butif it doesnt, they will take care of it for me.

 

would laser blue be a 3 stage also or just 2?

 

I'm a painter in a collision shop. This is a 3 Stage paint, (base, mid-coat, clear). I wouldnt trust the 2 stage to match very good, in my experiences they dont match very good. If you know the guy, tell him to spray you out a let-down panel (if he doesnt know what that is, take it somewhere else).

as far as i know, the sport red tintcoat is the only 3 stage used on cobalts

 

If your not paying the laboe , I would just buy the proper paint to do it right in the OEM 3 stage fashion . I just cant see the cheaper alternative 2 stage replacement as being an exact match . JMO , dont take offense .

 

Good call. Same thing not trying to sound ignorant or anything.

 

i see what you mean but i believe they already painted it.. im basically just waiting for him to call me so i can look at it.. i already told him if its a night and day differance in the paint not matching, im not paying for it.. im praying that it will look decent..

 

Cool so leave your money at home then.