PPG Concept DCC
I used PPG single stage DCC concept based on the following:
1. Local support and availability of expertise from English Color & Paint store
2. Did not have the funds for a professional paint job
3. Good reviews on VAF and other sites about the ability of the builder to actually lay down the paint and the tools/process required
4. Dan H's excellent thread on the Cut & Buff process which I used extensively due to orange peel and runs which were difficult to see and eliminate in my particular painting environment (Bright white color, not enough situational lighting, assembled aircraft and metal hangar in the dead of winter).
5. Ability of PPG DCC to address the entire process (metal etching, primer, flash times and temperature adjustment) with good spec sheets for the entire process.
6. Ability to mix and buy paint in various quantities for touchup and redo etc
7. Ability to redo and blend repairs at a later date (recently had to fix a ding in the wingtip).
8. Saw the specific white I liked on a builders site and he had graciously posted the PPG paint code
It is a simple paint scheme and I used vinyl graphics for the stripes so all in all it worked out well for me. So far (3+ years) there are no issues with bug or fuel stains and the finish still looks good. (picture on blog link below)
If I was to have the plane professionally painted then of course it would be the painters choice about the process they were most comfortable with.