flat painting questions
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Car: 82 z28
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flat painting questions
im going to be painting my bike flat black ive also been thinking about doing it to my camaro to but i havnt been able to find many good instructions on how to do it the proper way can anybody explain it to me or maybe tell me a book that would lead me in the right direction thanks
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
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Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Considering that most people prefer Shiny things... I would think the procedures and the steps involved are the same as a gloss paint. Usually flats are a little easier because you do not need to worry about dust & dirt...
There was a Flat black 2nd Gen Camaro across the street where I work (about 10 years ago) I always thought it looked like it was in primer...
I imagine it would be good for dodging Police lasers though
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There was a Flat black 2nd Gen Camaro across the street where I work (about 10 years ago) I always thought it looked like it was in primer...
I imagine it would be good for dodging Police lasers though
John
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Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: ones that turn
step 1: Sand car
step 2: Go to autozone/advance auto and buy flat black spray cans
step 3: Spray away(this the fun part!!)
step 5: Watch paint dry
step 6: Stand back, and admire
Thats what I did on my old camaro, and it didn't look half bad, but would I do it again hell yes
step 2: Go to autozone/advance auto and buy flat black spray cans
step 3: Spray away(this the fun part!!)
step 5: Watch paint dry
step 6: Stand back, and admire
Thats what I did on my old camaro, and it didn't look half bad, but would I do it again hell yes
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I believe there is something called a "flattening agent" which you can add to any paint to give it a dull finish. Beyond that, I think you can order flat black paint... I don't believe clear coat is required.
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
Axle/Gears: ones with teeth
check this out
HOK Paint Home Page
see speciality products flattening agent you add to your clear coat...
now even easier one. same site click on kustomz shop look at the flatened paint single stage ready to go just add the catalist and mix super good and spray great stuff good price. they also have flattened clear if you want a trick color with that same 30% flat.
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HOK Paint Home Page
see speciality products flattening agent you add to your clear coat...
now even easier one. same site click on kustomz shop look at the flatened paint single stage ready to go just add the catalist and mix super good and spray great stuff good price. they also have flattened clear if you want a trick color with that same 30% flat.
jeff
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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It would probably depend on the brand of paint, but I know SOME base coats are flat when you spray them, when you clear coat it then it becomes gloss. I believe it helps with adhesion as flat paint is porus, much like primer...
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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I know that the primer is porous, and needs to be painted But I have never seen base color coat being porous... I do know that you can put a sealer coat between the primer and color coat to help eliminate primer shrinkage...
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If you don't seal base coat, it draws moisture and it can chalk. Not everyone seals the base (to get the flat look) , but that isn't the correct way to do it. For it to last, it needs sealed.
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
Engine: 305 tpi LB9
Transmission: 700r4 crazy beefed up one
Axle/Gears: ones with teeth
the only right way is to clear it, plain base or sealer is not deisgned to withstand uv rays water and the like we run into with a car. if you dont use a clear it will fade so fast in the sun your work would be a waste. flattened clear or the flatz single stage will last just like any other paint job
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