How long would a single stage paint last?
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How long would a single stage paint last?
I am just curious if it was not garaged and left out in sun, but washed + polished frequently in California.
Considering having my 260E resprayed, but I have to think about longevity.
I currently have two doors which are pretty faded.
Considering having my 260E resprayed, but I have to think about longevity.
I currently have two doors which are pretty faded.
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Far too many variables to give a fact-based answer
Environmental Damage
The rate of environmental exposure that negatively effects (clear coat) paint varies widely with ambient conditions (UV radiation, Environmental Fall-out, paint protection used, etc) but an approximation of 0.005Mil (0.13µ) erosion of the clear coat per annum is about average; protective coatings polymer sealants, wax, etc), being renewable are meant to be sacrificial (it is subjected to oxidation, thereby by saving the clear coat)
Environmental Damage
The rate of environmental exposure that negatively effects (clear coat) paint varies widely with ambient conditions (UV radiation, Environmental Fall-out, paint protection used, etc) but an approximation of 0.005Mil (0.13µ) erosion of the clear coat per annum is about average; protective coatings polymer sealants, wax, etc), being renewable are meant to be sacrificial (it is subjected to oxidation, thereby by saving the clear coat)
An extract from “Automotive Detailing, Inside & Out; Knowledge Base for the Perfectionist “© TOGWT ™ Ltd Copyright 2002-2009, all rights reserved.
