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[WillMini]

So Im painting my mini 2 tone BMW vermillion red and satin black. I went out and bought my paint and primer and such. The only thing i found weird was that the paint i bought for the black was 2 part base with a 3 part clear. they told me i paint the black like any gloss black base, but when you go to clear coat it you mix the 2 part clear and add 35% gloss inhibitor. she said it makes the clear coat satin instead of gloss. has anyone heard of this? every other thread i read people were sooo sure that you do not clear a satin black.

Edited by WillMini, 26 April 2008 - 03:10 PM.

[Retro_10s]

i've never heard of it, but i can't assume that means it doesn't exist.

Generally all SATIN and MATT finish paints do not require laquer of any sort.

[panelbeaterpeter]

It's called matting agent, you add it to clearcoat in different ratios to get a different finish, satin or matt. Otherwise you can get satin colours by adding hardener to the basecoat, but the finish isn't as hard wearing.

[WillMini]

okay, so when i add the matting agent it says to add: 50% for flat, 35% for satin and 25% for semi gloss. whats the difference between semi gloss and satin? i dont really know which i like.

[panelbeaterpeter]

No idea! do a tester and see what the difference is. I've never heard of semi gloss, I guess it's just slightly more shiny than satin.

[Retro_10s]

semi gloss... would look a rushed rattle can job

[rozzer!]

i would guess semi gloss is a cellulose shine as opposed to a 2k shine. not as sharp, but definately not satin! i have used the inhibitor before as i sprayed a guitar neck for a friend and it had to be satin/matt finish. doesnt bake too well under infrared lamps, well it didnt when i used them. took at least 3 bakes before it dried fully.