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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:28 pm    Post subject: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

Hi Samba
How do i go about painting sealing wax red color in flat/semi form
Thank you
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 4:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

You can buy "flattening" agent from auto paint stores. You have to experiment then to get the right amount of sheen.

If you Google how to flatten paint, you get lots of answers for other methods.

One that I saw (perhaps even on here) was to mix gasoline with the paint! Surprised
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

It's a PITA to use flattener. You and up mixing a ton of flattener into the paint, and it makes the coverage terrible. Recently using Utech I had to use 80% flattener to get the right "satin" finish. We ended up spraying two coats of color without flattener, and then two top coats with flattener.
Came out ok, but way more work. The flattener isn't cheap either
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:31 am    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

I used Hot Rod Flatz to get a satin silver. First paint job attempted. Turned out fine, although I wasn't expecting perfection.

Not sure about sealing wax red color tho.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 01, 2022 12:05 am    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

That's what I was going to suggest, Hot Rod Flatz. They have a handful of reds and oranges that would be close to SWR. One is 1806 Sunset Orange, I think.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:32 am    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

Go w the Hot Rod Flatz: cheap, durable, too easy.You could have a tall monkey shoot it and it would turn out tolerably. You will be surprised. I sprayed the interior and exterior of my beetle with Sand Tan.Only 1 gallon. It's been great for over 7 years, except a few spots where I foolishly trusted the PO's primer coat. Be aware that if it's a lighter color you will need to keep your hands away if greasy because it is not so easy to clean as smooth clearcoat.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

Thanks samba folks for feedback
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:55 am    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

Satin black factory finish!

Picture this on a resto custom with gloss black bumpers, wheels, and chrome trim painted in gloss black. The only nonblack on the exterior would be the brake calipers. Almost wish I could have a do over on my project.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 5:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Flat/satin finish Reply with quote

Sweet ride looks awesome
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Satin black factory finish!

Picture this on a resto custom with gloss black bumpers, wheels, and chrome trim painted in gloss black. The only nonblack on the exterior would be the brake calipers. Almost wish I could have a do over on my project.

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