How to paint flat black

[69vwbuggy]

I want to paint some parts flat black. I have experimented and it looks good but when I apply clear coat is gives it a look that I don't like. I have read about flar clear but am having a hard time finding it. Can someone help me locate it?

[zteca]

I am no expert but here is a link to House of Kolor a flattening agent for the clear.
http://www.houseofkolor.com/hok/products/specialty.jsp.
Never used it so I cant vouch for that also try hot rod flatz, here is the link
http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/ksflatz.aspx
I hope that helps

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[jzjames]

So why would you spray clearcoat over flat black? Isnt that defeating the purpose? If youve got just some parts, try Duplicolor Engine Enamel, semi-gloss black. It is real durable, doesnt chip or scratch, and you dont need all kinds of primer under it. FWIW.

[69vwbuggy]

I want the clear coat to keep it from fading in the sun and to protect in from chemicals that might get on them. Besides, I may just paint the whole car and the smaller parts will be a good test.

[royDHPNM]

are we talking rattle cans?? if so try a satin clear, found at like Autozone, they even have it in the high heat engine paint.
if you are talking real paint job, then flattening agents can be added to the clear.
powder coating is probably your best bet, but is costly of course
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[Madtat]

Try using an aresol can of Matt Finish. I use it on alot of flat black parts and it provides a clear flat finish tht will not "gloss up" your flat black paint. I purchase it at local hobby and craft stores

[sharkskinman]

Black Primer Is MATTE FINISH
But if you like you can try this

I bought some of this at Home Depot
Used to be like 2-2.50$
but now its just over 3$
(--the 2X covers great--AND they have Primer thats 2X coverage also--)

I have used it on a set of old ford Tractor headlights
and will probably put it on The Bare Metal of my car

this is without

will probably have some after pics After Bug Out
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[VintageVulture]

Rattle can clearcoat on bare metal??? I say NO... That's going to rust soon no matter how dry your climate.

I've sprayed a lot of different matte and flattening additives mixed in many different types of automotive grade paints. Nearly every paint company has their own version. Single stage, clearcoats, enamels, urethanes- it's all farely simple. Check with your local paint supplier, they have most of the answers.
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[sharkskinman]

well ill tell ya
i took it down to that stage about 2 or 3 days ago(total of about 2 weeks)

and the only Rust colored stuff i see (i havent clear coated yet)
is where my oily dirty fingers touched

Understand the body on this square is TRASHED

It would be better to buy a whole other car and switch bodies

So i dont give a crap about this one

Man if ya'll saw ALL the rust and Crappy repair jobs on the car
MOST of you wouldnt have bought it

Let me tell you something
the PO Is Lucky as hell i gave him money before i looked to far into it
OR it would of sat there and completed the rusting

rust
nuts and bolts missing( like one whole side of the body to pan bolts)
rockers tacked in

I Tell You


Just a travesty

But what ya gonna do but Drive n' Love them
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