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Kennelly16,
I agree. I have painted for twenty years. I’ve used every big name on the market. I’ve used a lot of smaller names. End result in my experience is there are “cheaper clears” out there that are just as good and better than the expensive ones. Marketing of the big brands drive their cost up without the benefit of better performance. IMHO. I have made a business decision to use a “Cheaper” clear and for me it has been to my advantage. I did my own research and testing with different products and conclude that my customers are receiving the same end product at much lower cost to me , therefore giving me greater profit. I will say this again. I have had NO problems with the product I am using right now. My experience tells me that problems in the paint dept. come from wrong application not the product.
Clearcoats die back because of user error. The same reason clear coats peeled from the factory in the 90’s. It has nothing to do with their cost. Have you ever used a different brand hardener in your clear because you ran out of yours? It works!!!! :clappy
Pretty much. It’s the same as gas. There are only so many refineries. Some companies may put their own “specialty” products in it to call it their own but it’s the same gas as everyone elses. But if you don’t believe it keep getting raped by the big boys. 😉
We have been using Montana Clears for over 12 years. We have had NO issues with it. We have used it over a multiple kinds (brands) of base coats. We purchase it for about $110.00 per kit( 1 gal. clear and 1 qt hardener). If you stick with the big boys you will lose money if you calculate material reimbursement per refinish hour. All clears are made from a small # of manufacturers. They just label them differently.
We have been using Montana Clears for about 10 years. We use the CRV 22 for multi panels and 1900 for jambs and single panels. I have not had 1 issue with this clear. It cost us about $110.00 per gallon kit (includes hardener) . I mix it, set my gun and go.
Thanks for your help!
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Are you considering their basecoat?
I’ve been using Wanda basecoat for about 2 years. We have never had a problem with it. The color matches are great and the cost is very reasonable. I would imagine that they make other products just as good.
It belonged to the oldest independent shop owner in our town. He now as Alzheimer’s disease. This car sat in his shop for 15 years. He did alot of the mud work. We will sand it with 220 and reprime. We won’t be doing a frame up. The car’s value doesn’t call for it.
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What are some of the tricks that you guys use to minimize trash?
