Single stage repaint is cheaper?

[Jrey]

as the title says, does a single stage repaint come out cheaper than a paintjob thats got the clear coat included? planning to repaint the eta sometime next year

[PeteD]

As far as looks are concerned, single stage has the ability to look like a two stage paint job. When it comes to upkeep, longevity and fixing imperfections - two stage paint is far superior.

If you plan on keeping your car and if you can save enough money for the two stage paint job it is a much better investment.

[nrubenstein]

Single stage red and black suck. Single stage white is fine. Titanium dioxide (white) improves durability. Whereas black carbon, for example, is rather soft.

[Ryann]

It depends on the products you're comparing. For example single stage Glasurit or Diamont UNO are going to be substantially more expensive than low budget two-stage paint.