Flat Paint - additive ? · Aussieveedubbers

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Dec 2003, 12:10 am

#123363

does any one know the way or ways to get that Flat look ?
Do I need to sand back and respray completely ?.
I have Automotive Acrylic Lacquer with- out clear at present - was thinking of sanding and covering with clear - but like the flat look.

Regards,Glenn>

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124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Dec 2003, 7:20 am

#123387

what matte colour u going for?? you should be able to just give it a light sand (maybe some 120 grit?) and remember they say that u cant paint 2-pac over acrylic!
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rhys

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DubCrazy Custom Title Time!

1,295 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 24 Dec 2003, 8:26 am

#123396

to get the flat look you are looking for you will need to put a matting agent in the clear,depends on now flat you want it to how much you put in. if you are going to just sand it back and clear use 1200 wet and dry or higher(2000 would be better really) so that no scrath marks show through the clear and yes u can't put 2pac over acrylic with out puting a sealing agent down first to stop any reactions😀

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Dec 2003, 11:41 pm

#124728

thanks, so I can do it in the clear - that is great.
Dont know exactly what colour yet, I was thinking of experimenting on the Green/ Grey that it is at present.
But will want to do something more interesting , I'm sure.
Pale Blue , or maybe Aqua .

Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Dec 2003, 11:43 pm

#124729

I painted with Two Pack previously and Got Really Sick, so tend to stick to Acrylic.

Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Dec 2003, 12:17 am

#124744

I originally painted it Burgandy, then this green Grey. I painted the Kombi Lavender,
So am getting some experience up - will have a nother go at the Beetle.
I certainly am not perfect and dont really care , I do reasonable job and enjoy having done it myself.

Regards,Glenn>

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Dec 2003, 12:18 am

#124746

What colour do you have in mind Sam ?

Regards,Glenn>

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 Dec 2003, 12:21 am

#124749

sorry didnt read u did it urself

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OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Dec 2003, 12:22 am

#124750

yea the grey and blacks are too common,
people think its just under coat, losess its special attraction,,, Me

Regards,Glenn>

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 Dec 2003, 12:24 am

#124751

does it take long to prep and then paint, how long did the whole process take for u?

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 Dec 2003, 12:25 am

#124752

does it take long to prep and then paint, how long did the whole process take for u?
im in chat room by the way as well...

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7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Jan 2004, 8:43 pm

#127176

OvalGlen wrote:I painted with Two Pack previously and Got Really Sick, so tend to stick to Acrylic.

This is why two pack should be painted like this.

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