Ron Ketcham
Active member
Jon, first, Happy Turkey Day this week!
Regarding this subject, but not really, however along the same "line", regarding the way that those who chose to not think and address what they are "really dealing" with regarding a modern paint finish and "how difficult a particular color" is to deal with. Some many go on and on about a "color" of a "brand" of vehicle has a "color" that creates a concern for them when attempting to do a correct to imperfections on such vehicles.
I asked a very simple "think about it" question in my response.
Simply, it is this.
The vehicle, no matter what brand, no matter what "color", today in 99% of the vehicles, are "clear coated".
I.E., they are not placing their whatever buffer or selected product on the "color", but on the "clear coat" of the vehicle's finish.
The "base coat" that is "under the clear coat" provides the "color" and depending on the light "refraction" will high light any imperfections.
Why is it that most can not understand and accept this most basic of today's paint tech regarding the paint systems used today?
Is it that they can not grasp the facts of the paint systems used today, that they refuse to accept the facts of such?
Worked at all levels of the paint tech with 9 of the leading vehicle manufacturers in the WORLD and their paint suppliers for longer than most are alive today, it is a thing that I just don't get.
Is it that these people depend on sources that only agree with their limited knowledge or they "buy" into the marketing of products advertising, to their "peers", who in reality have no more knowledge than them but with enough posts, gain a following?
Jump in here, Jon, and PiPUK, as it seems we are the only ones who have enough chemical and real years of experience to continue to attempt to provide some true, factual education on such matters.
Regarding this subject, but not really, however along the same "line", regarding the way that those who chose to not think and address what they are "really dealing" with regarding a modern paint finish and "how difficult a particular color" is to deal with. Some many go on and on about a "color" of a "brand" of vehicle has a "color" that creates a concern for them when attempting to do a correct to imperfections on such vehicles.
I asked a very simple "think about it" question in my response.
Simply, it is this.
The vehicle, no matter what brand, no matter what "color", today in 99% of the vehicles, are "clear coated".
I.E., they are not placing their whatever buffer or selected product on the "color", but on the "clear coat" of the vehicle's finish.
The "base coat" that is "under the clear coat" provides the "color" and depending on the light "refraction" will high light any imperfections.
Why is it that most can not understand and accept this most basic of today's paint tech regarding the paint systems used today?
Is it that they can not grasp the facts of the paint systems used today, that they refuse to accept the facts of such?
Worked at all levels of the paint tech with 9 of the leading vehicle manufacturers in the WORLD and their paint suppliers for longer than most are alive today, it is a thing that I just don't get.
Is it that these people depend on sources that only agree with their limited knowledge or they "buy" into the marketing of products advertising, to their "peers", who in reality have no more knowledge than them but with enough posts, gain a following?
Jump in here, Jon, and PiPUK, as it seems we are the only ones who have enough chemical and real years of experience to continue to attempt to provide some true, factual education on such matters.
