Roceye

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.

2x6spds

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?

2x6spds

Roceye

Thanks...


Hard to tell...

2x6spds

Good point. I think that was his longest line in the entire movie.

2x6spds

Utah S2K

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........

SCS2k

If it's the same black as the NSX, and I assume it is, then it is clearcoated.

redleader

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.

Tex_S2K

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.

STL

Would you hurry up already!! I want to see how it does on your car before I get any!!

R C

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.