A little more clear coat is not going to change the price on this project one iota, so I don't think either of them was trying to inflate up the bill. Clear coat is probably gonna cost like <5% of the bill.
If its all marketting/myth then its been a success since I got the same story from two different very reputable places.
-Mike
--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, Tom G <speedracer815@y...> wrote: > > Thing is, both body guys this car went to want to > > clear coat the trim because they say it will protect > > against UV. I > > What you're hearing is a mixture of marketing > hyperbole and myth. Clear coat paint is just as > susceptible to UV damage as regular paint. In > addition, clear coat can have it's own problems, such > as compatibility with the base paint. > > It's more likely they want to clear coat it simply > because: > A) They can charge extra for it. > B) They are familiar with it's mistake hiding nature. > > Personally, I would stick with the paint Ford and > McLaren intended and skip the clear. > > Tom G. > > > __________________________________ > Mail - More reliable, more storage, less spam > http://mail.yahoo.com