Flat black paint job questions
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From: Easton, PA
I built the trailer last minute. It took 3 days to make (with paint) and I didn't sleep a minute haha. I'm buying a new set of wheels for the car and trailer once I rebuild the engine in the car and throw in a Trans with an LSD.
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From: Western NY,
Maybe because I'm not in the business, but can someone explain why a flat paint would be subject to all the mentioned problems while a gloss wouldn't? I DO want a clear coat on it, just with a flattening agent. Does this not offer the same protection as a clear coat on any other paint??
Sounds like its not worth it altogether....
Sounds like its not worth it altogether....
The duller the finish the rougher the surface to accomplish this... The rougher the surface the easier it is for that surface to trap foreign objects like heavy wax and dirt buildup and harder it is to clean.... thats why the look is usually found on show cars or babied vehicles that are garaged and recieve special treatment to keep clean. the whole look came about because of primered up budget hot rods of yesteryear that were always getting new sheetmetal.... you could just keep re-priming to fix damaged areas to match up when repaired... the problem is primer is not paint and does not protect anything from rust or elements...
So to recap...the glossier the finish the higher the polished finish and usually the harder the finish to obtain such a shine.... High build clears obtain the deep wet look better (or more coats of regular clear can sometimes accomplish this as well) the duller the finish the rougher the finish, and anything in between in the satin area is tough to get even becuase once its done you cant polish or rough it up to match good with other areas.
It doesnt seem complicated to understand to me?
Last edited by Augiedoggy; Jan 20, 2012 at 11:07 PM.
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From: Austin, TX
If you want a flat black look and protection for the finish, the bedliner is the way to go. HeyYou provided a link to one. A local attorney here has a Silverado done that way. Looked kind of funny to me at first. He is an avid hunter (with stand mounts in bed as well) and drives through brush and it still looks good. It has grown on me and I knid of like it for it's utility. I used to do a lot of hunting, and would break out into sweats when I went to the dear lease as I was always afraid of scatching it up.