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I would like to brush on a white or light grey paint and I want the brush strokes to be as dominate as possible. Top this with a sprayed on black, then block sand to expose the highest strokes of the white paint. I imagine a crosshatched patern depending on how I do the brushing. After the sanding, spray on a satin clear coat. Will this work? The paint store guy thought I was nuts when I asked for an additive to thicken the paint and prevent flow. Does anyone have any adivce on the type of paint I might try, how to get the definite brush strokes, what kind of brush to use etc? I want to protect the truck and get an unconventional but smooth, satin look. I know I need to just experiment but maybe someone out there can guide me some. I have it primed in urathane. As always, thanks

It sounds like you have the finish figured out. To get the brush texture, I would talk to a good house painter. They would know the ins and outs of brush paint flow.

hey ted
i would try a little test on a panel with the paint unthinned .you can see how it lays with a coarse hair paint brush from home depot.the worse thing that could happen is you learn what not to do.
tom

Sounds like a rat rod project to me!

I would ask a paint store to mix up some of the base coat color on the thick side, then brush it on with a regular run of the mill "tom saywer" paint brush (flat, 3 inch household type). Make sure you get a good one so no bristles are left in your job. It will probably be pretty rough on the brush since it is made for water sol probably. After you apply it, let it get tacky then run the brush thru it again. That'll get you your brush stokes. Try it on another sheet of something first. Then the top coat can be typical can applyed as well as a clear....Haven't done it, but that is the way I'd go.

I restored an airplane dash, and made it look old with those crackle paints and (base one color and top a second). That works awesome so if you are after old and not specifically brush, then you might consider that.

OH GOD!!!!! PLEASE DONT DO THAT TO A PANEL TRUCK!!!

You can get brush strokes with any paint using a "dry brush" effect. Just don't load the brush with much paint, and dab it off the brush with a cloth before you apply it. The paint will be about dry by the time it hits the body and it won't have time to flow out. I wouldn't mess with the mix of the paint or it won't cure right.

Check out model railroader tech tips for good brush and antiquing effects, they have been doing it for years and it works on full scale stuff too.

I was a house painter, you can buy products at your local paint store that is used for oil based paints that will thicken the paint. As far as the brush to use, I would buy a cheap plastic synthetic bristle brush that doesn't have a nice straight cut at the ends.

I am thinking you could spray a thick coat on an area and then hit it with a dry brush while the paint is still wet. You would need to wipe the paint off of the brush often.

My 2 cents worth.I agree with almost all suggestions here,but will add.Oil paints should use a natural bristle brush,therefore use synthetic,don't load too much paint on the brush,and keep the paint and the room as cold as possible.It will take a long time to dry but I'm sure you will get the finsh you want

Are ya handpaintin Sanford n son or anything for a $ on the doors ?
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