An all too common problem.
Urethane paints require a finishing to them as they have to be brought to a shine. It is also a single stage paint so if it wears, you are down to the primer, or whatever is under it. It is a lower total cost to put down.
Base/clear is the paint of choice these days. A well done job will outlast a single stage job and is more durable overall.
There is a difference in quality between paints. It's best to stay with the professional brands. The reasons why clears separated was due to the lack of total paint sprayed and poor jobs doing them by the factories.
Probably one of the biggest single issues on why paints don't lkast well is that not enough coats are put down. Factories and cut rate body shops put as little paint down as they can get away with. Another issue is how well the base is prepared before paint is applied.
Urethane paints require a finishing to them as they have to be brought to a shine. It is also a single stage paint so if it wears, you are down to the primer, or whatever is under it. It is a lower total cost to put down.
Base/clear is the paint of choice these days. A well done job will outlast a single stage job and is more durable overall.
There is a difference in quality between paints. It's best to stay with the professional brands. The reasons why clears separated was due to the lack of total paint sprayed and poor jobs doing them by the factories.
Probably one of the biggest single issues on why paints don't lkast well is that not enough coats are put down. Factories and cut rate body shops put as little paint down as they can get away with. Another issue is how well the base is prepared before paint is applied.