Acrylic vs 2-stage Clearcoat Alpine White

[Austell]

What would you choose for a full respray? Later model, white color, concept:original.

[jeffnhiscars]

Late model is AW II and it 2 stage.

[FredK]

AWII is a single stage paint.

Metallics are base/clear (bronzit, diamantschwarz, etc), but solids are single stage, two component (2K) paints.

That said, for a traditional look, single stage will look appropriate. Base/clear will be easier to keep a deep, crystalline look to it by virtue of having a clearcoat. If it were me, I would probably do a base/clear these days, because you don't have to deal with color oxidation / chalkiness.

[Austell]

I was sure alpinweiss 2 (218) has clear coat. But than I read some forums... :)


I could find 100% OEM info and paint software could not clarify it as well.
BMW says AW2 is "standard paintwork" but what is standard? People are arguing till now...



I am making my mind this Wednesday. I think I will go with clear. Not because of durability and stability. But rather because of possible future paint fixes.

[e30s50dan]

Most cars 86 and newer are clear/base..street car go with base/clear..track car single. I'm painting mine single stage alpine white 3 soon...because racecar

[reelizmpro]

It's simple...if it's not a Metallic then it was single stage from the factory. This doesn't mean a clear couldn't be added later thru the dealer, etc.