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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 03:24 PM
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Does anyone know for sure if there is clearcoat on the black cars?

Dealer says yes, but it doesnt really look like it.

I'm ordering my Zaino soon so I need to know.
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 03:35 PM
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Yes, Roceye, black has clear coat.

BTW, isn't it, "hear the lamentations of their women"? Great line, sorta sums up the Hun in us all, doesn't it?

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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 03:49 PM
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Thanks...


Originally posted by 2x6spds
BTW, isn't it, "hear the lamentations of their women"? 2
Hard to tell...
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 03:56 PM
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Good point. I think that was his longest line in the entire movie.

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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 04:13 PM
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Helm S2000 Body Repair Manual (Ref: Body Paint Section 5-2)indicates that the stock stook is finished with a 3C-3B process...that is three coats and three bakes:

1st = Zinc Phosphate + Electrodeposition (undercoat)
2nd = Chipping Primer + Intermediate Coat
3rd = Solid Color Enamel + Clearcoat (or)
Metallic Enamel + Clearcoat (or)
Pearl Enamel + Clearcoat

So yes there is a clearcoat........
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 05:53 PM
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If it's the same black as the NSX, and I assume it is, then it is clearcoated.
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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 11:16 AM
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So does this mean all the colors are clearcoated? I have a New Formula Red S2k. I rubbed it with some McGuire's Swirl Remover and noticed that the cloth turned red (I was trying to remove some scratches). I thought, this meant the paint was not clearcoated.

Can Someone please clarify? I'd like to buy Zaino too and I know there is a separate product for clear and non-clear coated cars.
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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 11:32 AM
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They all have a clearcoat. Hey Utah, you'd think that this sucker wouldn't get chipped so easily when you look at the process. I like that primer/chip layer.
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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by Roceye
I'm ordering my Zaino soon so I need to know.
Would you hurry up already!! I want to see how it does on your car before I get any!!
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Old Mar 22, 2001 | 01:02 PM
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It's interesting to hear of your experience with the NEW Formula Red Stook. Like you I discovered when first waxing my 1991 NSX in "old" Formula Red that there was a trace of red color on the cotton towel. I have experienced this with repeated waxing. The paint is original and in great shape but obviously has no clear coat.
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