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GM started using Base/clear first on '82 Corvettes that were tu-toned, it was an enamel clearcoat. Then Corvettes from '84 up all metallic colors used base/clear, some solid colors were still single stage. GM Trucks have always used enamels weather solid or metallic. The last known lacquers were in 1990 on the B-body line. Asian and European produced vehicles first started base/clear in '72 on metallic colors only, once again enamels. Back in the 90's into early 2000's we subcontracted for GM upgrading vehicles bound for the press and media, primarily ensuring the quality of the finish and color uniformity was above and beyond what the assembly line was producing for the general public. This entailed color sanding and buffing, all the way to complete refinishing of the exterior (complete disassembly of trim, glass, etc.) and some times door jambs. GM wanted to give the press and media exceptional cars to write and review about. I would have anywhere from 3 to 7 vehicles at a time, these were then provided to P&M all over the country.
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This might be newer than your focus but we started using base coat/clear coat on Blazers and Suburbans in the 1989 model year.
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I bought this from a Ol timer that worked for GM. I had it on my windshield at MCACN hoping to learn more a out it as the guy I got it from was clueless. At any rate, happened on the line or at the dealer or who knows..... pretty cool paper. Anyone seen one before?
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Keith, you are correct, with the intro of the new body style, 1988 was the first year for trucks using Base/clear , some solid colors were still single stage.
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