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I am getting ready to paint my 68 gmc truck,
the question is <i ahve gotten clear coat to paint it with but i heard some wear that it would be better if i used acrilyic anamel,
any suggestions

Welcome to the board!

I would try posting this question on the Paint board.

Jim

it all depends on what you want to use the truck for and how deep your pocket book is

Spend the $$$$ for base clear,enamal is for tractors and lawnmowers.:lol: No really it is a little dated, go with the good stuff your paint job will look nicer and last longer:metal:

thank you for your advice,should have pics next week

what color is it gonna be?

clear coat gives it that wet look all the time. wipe it down and go.

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

We are pic junkies, so show us some pics!

Go for the base clear. It's so much easier to shoot than a single stage and looks way better. I don't know why they call it painting, it should be called sanding.. Since the actual painting only takes a few hours.Don't shoot the paint till you are completely satisfied with the body work. It's a pain in the A$$ to "fix it later". I always go with PPG DBU base and PPG acrylic urethane clear....Good Luck To You

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it is going to be glossy black

Kool...And another Welcome from South Mississippi, but this time from a transplanted Pennsylvanian!

yup not too far from pittsburg,

That was my stompin grounds (a couple few years agao)...west of Pittsburgh..West Allegheny area.