Wondering when NCRS will relax it's stand on Base Coat / Clear Coat paint finishes?? I think a 70 point deduction is kind of excessive. I realize that the goal is to restore 'to original factory specs' but then again, what does driving to a meet have to do with original factory specs? It doesn't seem logical that taking the 'senic route' to a meet, to acheive a 'Top Flight' makes that car 'More Original'. Don't get me wrong, I drive my car, as much as I can. I think most people would agree that Base Coat/Clear Coat is a more durable & longer lasting finish. Why would anyone want to spend $5000.00 or more for a quality paint job, and use an obsolete paint, that will eventually crack or chip with normal use? A paint job is not as easy to swap as Radial/Bias tires are. Someday, lacquer won't be available, then what? Will you call back all the 'Close to Top-Filght' Clear Coated cars for re-evaluation?
I'am not trying to be negative, just to get the thought processes working. After all "there is nothing more constant in life than change".
I haven't had my car judged yet, but plan on it soon, possibly this spring or summer. As you might have guessed, I have a high quality Base Coat/Clear Coat finish on my 400HP 69' Coupe. I welcome your comments!
I'am not trying to be negative, just to get the thought processes working. After all "there is nothing more constant in life than change".
I haven't had my car judged yet, but plan on it soon, possibly this spring or summer. As you might have guessed, I have a high quality Base Coat/Clear Coat finish on my 400HP 69' Coupe. I welcome your comments!
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