Clear Coat or Not? 1996 Camaro

[RDKelly]

I have a 96 Camaro. I dont really know if it is clear coat finish or not. I need to buff out some scratches. I have a PC random polisher and all the Adams products to go with it. What do I use on this year's paint? Is there a difference in polishing technique or products on clear coat vs. not? And how can I tell if it is clear coat? - By the way, it has been garaged it's entire life, and the body and car are in excellent condition, so I dont want to screw this one up. Thanks to anyone who can help.

[carrya1911]

1. I'm about 95% certain that year Camaro has a clear coat on top of the base color coat. The other 5% is in case there's a REALLY weird paint option that I don't know about. Most cars made in the last 20 or more years have the same basic paint scheme: Primer, base color, clear.

 

2. My advice would be to watch the detailing videos found here:

 

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx

 

If you do what is advised on those videos you'll more than likely end up with excellent results.

[11chevz71]

I would say it is clear coated my 97 is. What color is it if you dont mine me asking.

[Bill-V8V]

I follow the same basic procedure. You'll know the answer to your question if paint starts transferring to the pad. But not to worry, it does not harm the pad :thumbsup:

 

It is amazing the shine you can get out of paint that doesn't have a clear coat :D:D

 

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[Cyclone]

I follow the same basic procedure. You'll know the answer to your question if paint starts transferring to the pad. But not to worry, it does not harm the pad :thumbsup:

 

It is amazing the shine you can get out of paint that doesn't have a clear coat :D:D

 

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I agree...

 

Even if the paint does not have clear coat, Adam's will still make it shine!

 

[RDKelly]

Thanks to all for your info. I will be polishing it up this week, and will post photos.

Thanks again!

[Bill-V8V]

Keep us posted :thumbsup:

[Toms94]

If it's factory paint, it's most likely base-clear. My 94 Vette was base-clear, so I'm pretty sure the Camaro's were.

[Z51L9889]

Camaro's have used base/clear since the mid-80's.

[jjwvette]

I say .....yep clear coated