Top 3 Car Paint Types - Pros And Cons (With Pictures)

Buying a car can be one of your expensive decisions. But before buying a car the very first question that every car owner and car seller considers is the color of the car. Every car owner has his own taste and choice of color despite of the fact that every car paint has its pros and cons.

Since there are various types of auto paints available in the market and are being used by various companies. The usage and selection of a particular type of auto paint is based primarily on the usage and application of the paint and the results which are required.

Each type of paint has different qualities, different type of usage, different method of application and different results to fulfill the owner's expectations. Without taking further time let us share a quick insight at these three types of auto paints available in the market:

1. Urethane Car Paint

Since past few decades, urethane paints have become the most preferred choice of car paint for both industrial paint manufacturers and auto paints suppliers. urethane paints offer nice and even coat with glossy and shiny finish on cars surface. They are lightweight and durable in terms of application. Urethane resist chipping or flaking of paint which makes your car remain well maintained and last longer in better condition for years.

2. Metallic Car Paint

 

Metallic paints are ideal choice for muscle, formula or sports cars. metallic paints are lot harder to repair and maintain. Metallic paints have fewer color options so you will have limited choice of paints to choose for your car. The biggest advantage of metallic paint is that it may increase the resale value of car.

3. Acrylic Car Paint 

This type of auto paint has a glossy and nice finish and is very simple to use and apply. It brings in a hard layer after it get dries on the car. Acrylic paints are relatively higher in cost, some auto paint suppliers argue that acrylic paints are available in twice as the price of urethane paints. Since acrylic paints offer high-quality finish with superior surface coating but they take twice the time to dry as compared to urethane based paints.

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