ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 hi guys does the supra 040 white cars like mine have clear coat over the paint? i was told by my stepdad that its just paint no clear ontop and i wanted to ask here to find out for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Surely all cars have a clear coat to Protect the paint but then I'm no expert. Maybe give Rob Mitchell a on here a PM I'm sure he would know for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It will have a clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 theres also a few people over at supraforums saying 040 has no clear ontop i have the link but not sure if im allowed to post a link to another supra forum here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It will be base with clear over it and not a solid colour, unless its been painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 nice one guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Most definately has a clearcoat...if it doesnt have one, its either the factory paint/laquer which has worn down over the years, or its been re-sprayed. Mine is original 040 white, and there are places where the clear is very thin...respray this summer me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 nice one thanks guys just cleared that up for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 theres also a few people over at supraforums saying 040 has no clear ontop i have the link but not sure if im allowed to post a link to another supra forum here Yeah but they also say they get 500hp from BPU !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 lol i dont go on that site i typed the question in google and it took me there i only stick to this site, some americans have bigger toys than us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 theres also a few people over at supraforums saying 040 has no clear ontop i have the link but not sure if im allowed to post a link to another supra forum here Never seen anyone get into trouble for it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 i only stick to this site, some americans have bigger toys than us They also have Justin Bieber and Britney Spears, You win some you lose some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 we have a justin beiber here on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 i only stick to this site, some americans have bigger toys than us All in proportion with their body mass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 They also have Justin Bieber and Britney Spears, You win some you lose some. Yeah but we have Josh so we win that one don't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Like dude said, base coat plus clearcoat, here you find a small explanation on clear coat and how to recognize. http://web-cars.com/detail/clear_coat.php All About Clear Coats A clear coat is the top coat of a paint that contains no pigmentation or color. In a typical automotive paint surface, there is a primer coat which is what is sprayed on the metal or plastic body surface, a base coat, which contains the color and a clear coat. A clear coats purpose is to provide depth and gloss to the finish (known as DOI, or Distinction of Image in the industry) and to protect the base coat from the elements, including the harmful UV (Ultra-violet) rays of the sun. Clear coats became popular in the early 1990s and currently over 90% of new cars feature a clear coat as the top (exposed) surface. Clear coats require special consideration. Because they are clear, scratches and swirls tend to become more prominent since the clear characteristic causes such defects to be magnified. For this reason, avoiding scratches and swirls is critical if you want your clear coated surface to look good. Most detailing products available today are clear coat safe and are so labeled. This generally means that they are non abrasive or minimally abrasive. The best and easiest way to determine if you are dealing with a clear coat is to check the owners manual of the car. If that is not an option, apply a small amount of polish to a rag that is not the same color as the car and apply it to a not normally seen paint surface. If the color does not appear in the cloth surface, then you have a clear coat. The protection provided by a clear coat will not prevent oxidation but it does help the situation considerably. The clear coat itself can lose it's oils which makes it vulnerable to oxidation, turning the surface dull. Although a clear coats protective properties make modern paint jobs last longer, they still have to be maintained with oils (applied as part of a polish job) and a protective wax. Unmaintained, a clear coat can disappear, leaving the base coat exposed to the elements something that it was not designed for. If your clear coat is gone, a new paint job is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Im going to get my side skirt sprayed as its cracked. And possibly the rear quater as i found a small dent in it. Would a sprayer need to know anything out of the ordinary whn doing the supra? I am 040 white too. The company did my mrs bmw and did a nice job. An old guy did it with 40 years experience, he should beable to know what paint and coat etc is on the sup yea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Like dude said, base coat plus clearcoat, here you find a small explanation on clear coat and how to recognize. http://web-cars.com/detail/clear_coat.php All About Clear Coats A clear coat is the top coat of a paint that contains no pigmentation or color. In a typical automotive paint surface, there is a primer coat which is what is sprayed on the metal or plastic body surface, a base coat, which contains the color and a clear coat. A clear coats purpose is to provide depth and gloss to the finish (known as DOI, or Distinction of Image in the industry) and to protect the base coat from the elements, including the harmful UV (Ultra-violet) rays of the sun. Clear coats became popular in the early 1990s and currently over 90% of new cars feature a clear coat as the top (exposed) surface. Clear coats require special consideration. Because they are clear, scratches and swirls tend to become more prominent since the clear characteristic causes such defects to be magnified. For this reason, avoiding scratches and swirls is critical if you want your clear coated surface to look good. Most detailing products available today are clear coat safe and are so labeled. This generally means that they are non abrasive or minimally abrasive. The best and easiest way to determine if you are dealing with a clear coat is to check the owners manual of the car. If that is not an option, apply a small amount of polish to a rag that is not the same color as the car and apply it to a not normally seen paint surface. If the color does not appear in the cloth surface, then you have a clear coat. The protection provided by a clear coat will not prevent oxidation but it does help the situation considerably. The clear coat itself can lose it's oils which makes it vulnerable to oxidation, turning the surface dull. Although a clear coats protective properties make modern paint jobs last longer, they still have to be maintained with oils (applied as part of a polish job) and a protective wax. Unmaintained, a clear coat can disappear, leaving the base coat exposed to the elements something that it was not designed for. If your clear coat is gone, a new paint job is required. thanks for that not sure what it means by a not normally seen paint surface but ill have a look tomorrow and check i was under the impression it had a clear over it, but my stepdad said it doesnt he must be chatting bubbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 thanks for that not sure what it means by a not normally seen paint surface but ill have a look tomorrow and check You can always ask an paint specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Rub it with a cloth and T cut, if the cloth goes white it does not have a clear coat, all supras are clear over base, even solid colour not just metalic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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