Cowl hood clear coat.

[1997chevydriver]

Here is a question for you paint guys!

I am awaiting the arrival of my cowl hood from ebay and I was wondering......

If the E-coat is close enough to a factory black can I just get it sprayed with clear coat and it will work out ok? Or am I way off?


Thanks

Paul

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Even if it is close.... no. not if you want it to look good or last at all.

 

[1997chevydriver]

Not that I'm doubting you but, Why?

 

[90chevstepside]

I'm here. Tired of researching so in for some answers for when I order mine in a few weeks.

Wagon backer, why not? Just curious

 

[90chevstepside]

Damn Paul, you beat me to asking why lol

 

[1997chevydriver]

Damn Paul, you beat me to asking why lol

 

[Wagonbacker9]

doubt me all you want, I'm just some ******* on the internet. lol

Basically because the e-coat's purpose in life is just to prevent rust. It isn't a finish that will look good, it won't last, and at minimum you would have to prep the e-coat to clear it, and I don't think it is anywhere near thick enough. If it weren't the hood, a part that sees both a lot of sun, and a lot of debris, then maybe you could get a decent result out of it... I just wouldn't try it.

 

[90chevstepside]

That's what I got from researching a little. It's really thin, and also the e-cost isn't made to chemically adhere to clear coat like base cost paint is, so the bond would be weak.

 

[1997chevydriver]

Well it was a thought

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Well it was a thought

without referencing the quality of the thought, yes, you're correct, it was a thought.