Is late model Honda Accord paint single stage or dual

[DetailDamon]

I'm fixing a deep gouge for a buddy (writeup to come!) and I think I see clear, but I'm just not sure. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[imported_RZJZA80]

rub some polish or compound on there and if there's paint transfer then it's single stage.

 

[nighthawkcoupe]

What color is it? I believe San Marino Red and Tafetta White are single stage, while the others have a separate clear coat.

 

[nrengle]

I depends on the color. Taffy White and the newest Red are SS paints I believe. I can ask my father who works at the factory in the material services department (handles all the parts, paint, etc).

 

[auto_guy1]

wow did honda go cheap now or something?

 

[Dunbar42]

Honda white has been single stage forever, I had an '03 white Accord that was single stage.

 

[tom p.]

Guys, nearly all cars today are clear-coated. You'll be hard pressed to find one that is single stage paint.

 

[Atlantic Euro]

wow did honda go cheap now or something?

Single stage isn't necessarily cheap. It is harder to maintain and more expensive to warranty because of that.

 

[SpoiledMan]

I'm in the camp that loves SS white paint. I know a lady that has a '91 Legend that's SS white. It has 240k+ miles on it and the paint is all original. It still looks great other than dings and scratches. Call it cheap if you want but if you look at pretty much all the other BC/CC Legends of that vintage and newer, they almost all have CC failure.