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

 

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

John

 

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

 

no rattle cans this is a quality paint job not saying yours didnt look good though

 

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.

 

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.

jeff

 

PPG DP 90 flat black sealer

 

thanks for all the great replies that iroc looks awesome i dunno what it is about flat black but i love it

 

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...

John

 

All base paint is flat, that is why it needs cleared. There is flat clear available to put over the base. All base paint needs clear on it to seal it or moisture can get to the metal.

 

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...

John

 

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.

 

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

jeff