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Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

Single stage urethane paint when sprayed properly comes out very glossy. If you buff it out then it cuts the gloss down and you get something closer to a factory paint look with all the advantages of modern.

BC/CC is just a deep gloss. It does not look right to me on the A knowing what the factory 'muddy' colored somewhat gloss look should be.

I used the term muddy because the tints were not as good as todays tints to the colors would also not be so perfect.

What it boils down to is most people do not really know the differences from original gloss or color. Do the car so it looks good for you. Personally I like a single stage paint that has been buffed as the best compromise using modern paints for an old feel. None of the BC/CC A's look right to me, just too much gloss and depth. Keep in mind my brother's A was painted with lacquer so I have an idea of factory gloss.

Agree 100% with the above. The wet look of urethane can be tempered to look much like the original lacquer by the way you buff it.