Quote Originally Posted by gearhead 1 View Post
I'm new here but not new to W bodies. I'm doing a paint correction on my 98 GT 4 door and need info. Is the paint on these cars base coat/clear coat or just single stage? I think it's not clear coated but I want to be sure not to buff through clear coat. So far the Gold Metallic paint is glassy and beautiful but the bumpers need more work Help! and Thanks

The paint is base coat/clear coat. Certain companies still use single stage like Toyota white. You should not be seeing paint transfer unless the clear coat has failed. The bumpers are notorious for clear coat failure.