Engine compartment-inner fenders, Should I clear coat???

[Reamer]

On my '76 Bronco the firewall and engine compartment side of the inner fender panels are the color of the exterior.
I'm using PPG DBC series "Ford Dark Jade Metallic" Do I clear the topcoat in the inside? Or just the DBC color?

I'm not sure Factory Ford Paint was clear-coated on the inside of the engine compartment? Will the DBC suffer without the protection of the clear??
Thanks
Reamer

[Steve g]

I'm not familiar with DBC, but as a general rule if you use an activater in a urethane base and it is not exposed to the UV you will have an adequate finish. I don't know about your Ford, but most of the newer GMs are not cleared on the unexposed areas.
Steve g

[JCCLARK]

Isn't DBC a basecoat?
If it is, then it has to be clearcoated.:cool:

[Reamer]

Yes, it's a basecoat.
Reamer

[djdemetre]

as it is a 76 they were single stage metallics usually but me personally i would clear coat it for looks and longevity.

[200horse]

clear coat them. That way it will look nicer plus any oil or dirt that gets on them will wipe of easy