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| | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | I'm going to have to paint my truck in stages. I've seen several examples of trucks with "flat" paint on them and I think a flat paint would be easier plus I like the way it looks. I can't seem to find much information on it, what companies makes it, or how its applied. Anyone have information on this flat paint?
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | any paint can have a flattening agent added, see the local supplier of a brand you like, or ask a body shop nearby what they prefer
Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | A good epoxy primer?
Such as PPG DPLF in white or or gray or light-gray or gray-green or red or blue or black?
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | Bill and Tim, thank you for the help.
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Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell."
"They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel." | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | John Deere 'Blitz black' seems to be a popular choice too.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 35 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 35 | If you want a good epoxy paint,i used flat matte finish from spies hecker. This was a product from dupont and can now be found by looking up under axalta.This is a paint that is very tough. I have had on vehicle for 7+ years now and still looks good and easy to maintain.
Mike | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 430 | Even the best epoxy primers do not have the UV stabilizers in them for even short term use. If you want ease and maintenance friendly, put a normal gloss paint on. If it is flat and you have to buff something out, it will end up glossy....
There are a number of less expensive single stage paints on the market. Purchase a gallon of paint and enough harder to paint the item at a time. You will have the actual paint for the whole project, but your not spending the money on all the hardener's and reducers at one shot. My first choice for single stage is PPG Concept. I spray DBC base in my shop and although 2 stage is nice, it can get a little costly.
My next suggestion would be to look at some of the industrial products like PPG Durathane. It can be had for about $60 a gallon and the quality is decent for a vehicle, but it won't lay down as smooth as the automotive stuff does! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Even the best epoxy primers do not have the UV stabilizers in them for even short term use. Not entirely true. SPI's Black epoxy primer does have UV protection in it and will last for several years with no issues. I recommend applying 3 coats when you get the piece ready, then you can lightly hit it with 400g prior to painting, then your ready to go with a sealer (The same SPI epoxy reduced) and your final paint. SPI makes a Flat paint as well.
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