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Performance Comparison

	Properties	Nitro Cellulose System	DUPONT (2-Pack System)
1	DRYING TIME, Dust Free, Dry to Assemble/Handle	5 minutes 6-9 Hours	15 minutes 3 Hours
2	Initial Gloss	Low	Brilliant
3	Rubbing with abrasive paste	Required	Not required
4	Polishing (liquid/wax)	A must after abrasive paste rubbing	Not required
5	Gloss retention	Poor Needs periodical abrasive rubbing & wax polishing	Excellent Only regular wash (soap & water) required
6	Coating thickness (excluding Putty)	100 - 120 microns (approx.)	150 microns (approx.)
7	Paint film stability	Film thickness comes down on every rubbing & polishing	No reduction in film thickness
8	Color fidelity	Poor, Dulls on ageing	Excellent, non fading for years
9	Resistance to Corrosion	Poor	Very good
10	Resistance to Oil/Petrol/Diesel	Doubtful	Unaffected
11	Bird droppings	Will affect paint film leaving stain	Better resistance
12	Availability of Colors	Limited (40-60 shades )	Over 42,000
13	Life Span (durability)	2 years	5 years
14	Initial paint cost (per litre) Cost of thinner (good quality)	Rs.250-650 Rs.200 (for 1:2 ratio)	Rs.1,300 - 3,000 (inclusive)
15	Initial paint cost (per vehicle) (i) Maruti 800 (ii) Ambassador	Rs.1,575 - 2,975 (3.5 Lt) Rs.2,250 - 4,250 (5 Lt)	Rs.3,900 - 9,000 (3 Lt) Rs.4,550 - 10,500 (3.5 Lt.)
16	Cost per year (i) Maruti 800 (ii) Ambassador	Rs. 790 - 1,490 Rs.1,125 - 2,125	Rs.780 - 1,800 Rs.910 - 2,100
17	Process time for top coat (excluding primer/putty/filler work)	2 days	4 -5 hours
18	Maintenance cost (periodical)	Rs.250 every 6 month for abrasive paste rubbing & wax polishing	Nil Stays unaffected for years.