Metallic paint - is it worth the extra cos?
I am looking to buy a new Honda CR-V or BMW X1 and would like to know if there is a significant difference between modern metallic and non-metallic paints. The last time I bought a new car with non-metallic paint was 25 years ago (Audi 90) and the quality was dreadful.
Asked on 11 September 2013 by chrissue
Answered by
Honest John
All paint is now water based and most paint is now clearcoated with lacquer to protect it.
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