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flat paint
hey guys,
has anyone done much painting?, or more to the point has anyone used a flattening clear 2pack paint system?, first u lay down the colour u want then go over it with this clear that dries flat,( it traps reflected light ) i have just painted some panels on the 56 to try it and so far so good, it has the sheen of black spray filler/primer, but is meant to be as durable as a normal top coat , does any one know if this is true?, the system costs as much as the better clear over base systems in use, i like the flat look, but using the flat paints currently on the market is only a short time options as the weather we have takes it toll
cya...gary
has anyone done much painting?, or more to the point has anyone used a flattening clear 2pack paint system?, first u lay down the colour u want then go over it with this clear that dries flat,( it traps reflected light ) i have just painted some panels on the 56 to try it and so far so good, it has the sheen of black spray filler/primer, but is meant to be as durable as a normal top coat , does any one know if this is true?, the system costs as much as the better clear over base systems in use, i like the flat look, but using the flat paints currently on the market is only a short time options as the weather we have takes it toll
cya...gary
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Check out the thread below.
Discussion of a new single stage "Hot Rod Black"
http://groups.msn.com/FordFlathead19...70553465918473
Discussion of a new single stage "Hot Rod Black"
http://groups.msn.com/FordFlathead19...70553465918473
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You could just go with a single-stage paint and have the paint store put in a flattener. I'm like you, I like the flat colors. I just went with Valspar DP-90 epoxy primer that has a sealer in it. I'm not convinced I'm finished with the truck anyway. However, if one more yuppie says they like my "rat-rod look," I'm going to drive off and go paint it bright orange, or something 
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yeh i had thought of these different ways and a couple more but i decided on this route because adding flattening base weakens the structure of the paint so it breakes down sooner, we get 3 - 4 months of 35c plus days in the summer period with a good month and a half over 40, so this had to be weighed up. i am also told that many of the flat paints available get shine spots with age, this defeates the purpose of spraying a flat paint in the first place, as for the john deer paint, if it lasts as long as there green it would be a good product, but down here it only comes in a presure pack .
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The start of the thread: Hotrod Black
Happened to surf to Unique Whips on Speed Channel this am. Saw a new DuPont paint product called Hot Hues. One of the colors is Hot Rod Black, a 'matte gloss' black. It's a single stage, activated product. Part number HHM-6400. They claim it will not fade or milk out, and is a true top coat product. I don't know how glossy this is, but my hope is it's close to the old DP-90 in appearance.
http://communities.msn.com/FordFlath...3/general.msnw
Happened to surf to Unique Whips on Speed Channel this am. Saw a new DuPont paint product called Hot Hues. One of the colors is Hot Rod Black, a 'matte gloss' black. It's a single stage, activated product. Part number HHM-6400. They claim it will not fade or milk out, and is a true top coat product. I don't know how glossy this is, but my hope is it's close to the old DP-90 in appearance.
http://communities.msn.com/FordFlath...3/general.msnw
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Yes, the satin clear will survive just like the gloss clear topcoat. The downside is that if you paint the parts separately, the amount of "flattening" may vary by the thickness of the topcoat, and you will not be able to sand out any runs or specks.
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