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Exit or Marq, would you say Brightside is nearly comparable to a factory paint job in terms or gloss? (assuming excellent body work/polish/paint technique?)

Thanks.



Because Brightside is a polyurathane, it would tend to take the appearance of a clear coat paint job. So yes... it can achieve results that are better than the 'standard issue' factory paint job. As previously noted in this thread, take some time to go to a Ford, Chrysler or GM new car dealership and give a good and critical stare at the paint on the new cars. You will probably be surprised that the reality on the car lots is less perfect than we imagine or believe you would find on a new car paint job. This is especially true with the orange peel effect that you will see in the new car paint factory paint jobs.

But on the topic of polyurathane.. Take a look at the MAACO web site for the four types of paint jobs they offer :

http://www.maaco.com/paint.aspx

What you will notice is that the 'el cheapo' Ambassador MAACO paint job is the enamel

The next 'better' MAACO paint job is the 'Presidential' which is a catalyzed or hardened enamel

The next 'better MAACO paint job is the 'Supreme' which is a single stage polyurathane. Brightside is a single stage polyurathane.

And their 'top of the line' ( errrm.. most expensive ) is the 'Signature' which is a base coat/clear coat polyurathane.

So I think the Brightside can achieve an equal result to the MAACO 'Supreme' paint job - and it may even be close to their 'Signature' paint job for overall gloss and shine.

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