Clearcoat Paint Question

[007Cruiser]

When did manufacturers begin the use of clearcoat? Does anyone know whether my 1975 would have clearcoat on the paint and wheels?

[Lonestar]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

I beleive the base coat / clear coat process started in the early '80s.

[islandtime]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

According to my source (my brother-in-law who worked at the Ford plant here in Norfolk), Ford's clearcoat was first introduced in their 1983 model cars & trucks. I do know that my 1978 did not have it, which was one of the reasons their metallic paints did not weather well.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

Thanks...I didn't think mine had it.

[Judge]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

007Cruiser,

Checkout the web site http://www.optimumcarcare.com/evolution.html (Evolution of Automotive Paint and Protectant Technology)

[007Cruiser]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

Thanks, John.

[PaBlkBrd]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

Gene, the best way to tell if you have clear coat is to clean a small area with any cleaner wax or compound. If you see color on the rag then it is not clear coat.

[007Cruiser]

Re: Clearcoat Paint Question

Thanks, Mike. I'll give that a try.