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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 | Hi All,
I am getting ready for paint and think I want to go with a satin rather than gloss finish. I have prepared the truck with sandblasting, etching primer, and urathane primer. Can I get a satin finish? What kind of paint should I use? Are there any problems with a satin finish. As always, THANKS
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 128 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 128 | Hi Ted,
It's been awhile since I've done this but I would think the products would still be available. Both Dupont and PPG offer a flatting agent that is mixed with your paint just prior to spraying. Depending on the amount of agent added, determines the reduction of gloss in the final product. If you goe this route, spray a couple of test panels until you get the ratio where you want it. The paint will initially go on glossy, but will die back as it dries. I've used this in both single stage enamels and urethanes with excellent results. I have not tried this with bc/cc. Also be sure to stir and strain the flatting agent thoroughly before adding to your paint. Sometimes it has the tendency to clump and you'll find your gun spitting little white flecks when you least want them.
John | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 96 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 96 | a couple weeks ago on trucks (the show on spike)they did this on the f*rd they are redoing. instead of a flat base coat they sprayed a regular base and then a flattened clear on top. it looked good and i think that is how they do it these days. they used stuff from ppg http://powerblocktv.com/sites/trucks/episodes/TK.php?ep_num=TK2006-13&ep_m=September | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | Do a google search for Blitz Black, it is a satin black that the hotrodders are using. It is a John Deere product, cheap, it can be used with a hardener. Two sites to look at www.clubhotrod.com and www.hotrodders.com both have write ups on using this paint. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,439 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,439 | Has anyone tried satin black "implement" paint?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | RR, Blitz Black is an implement paint, carried by John Deere. Take a look at www.hotrodders.com for many comments on this satin black paint. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 25 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 25 | I just painted the interior of my 56 3100 with Matrix single stage urethane. The jobber add a flatening agent to the Slate Gray paint. THe results are great, just a hint of sheenh. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 100 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 100 | I think there's a thread around here on Van Sickle tractor paint sold through Orheln stores as I recall. It's cheap and available in a lot of colors.
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