Getting ready to paint, need advice Options

[swood]

I've got a '75 Palma Green Metallic that is almost ready for new paint. I'm in the process of sanding down and priming. My question is with this metallic paint, is it best to go with a two stage color then clear coat than a single stage? My understanding is that you can't color sand with the metallic fleck in it. But I don't know so that's why I'm askin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

The attached photos are what I want the car to look like again.

[Kargeek]

I painted my car 20 years ago with single stage paint w/ a hardener, color sanded it and it still looks outstanding today. Solid color finishes in single stage can have more depth.

However for metallic finishes 2 stage is best as it allow you to properly spray and fog in the metallic texture – then clear.

I’ve painted about a dozen cars and two 914’s. When you blow it apart and want to maintain perfect factory alignment with the doors and hoods, drill a strategically placed 1/16” hole in the hinges to realign again.

Also, with hoods and doors on the car, paint the outside first, then mask off the outer panels and shoot the jams and trunks. Saves overspray and masking.

DH