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paulr Officially Full-On Dubber

332 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#582477
Hey all
I am about to paint a few panels on my square - the rusty ones that I have repaired. I don't want to paint the whole car and have it all shiny and new - can anyone tell me the best to soften the new paint so it matches the old without it looking to contrived
Cheers Paul
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DAVROS Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·

#582578
dont know about 2K, but if you're using a 1K (acrylic) my method is;

Match your primer and top coat.

Add matting agent (Standox Matting Agent, 48/2909046 MIX 498) to your top coat, and test various amounts. Between 50-100mL per 600mL cup.

Rub your whole car back with 400 grit paper (wet).

Buff the whole thing out.

hope this helps...

paulr Officially Full-On Dubber

332 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#582628
Thanks Davros
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VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#582631
some ppl add talcum powder to the paint to get that faded look.
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5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head

845 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#582663
If you're painting w 2pac get your color in COB(clear over base) but dont put the clear over after the color!

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paulr Officially Full-On Dubber

332 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#582713
Painting in Acyrilic

Talcum Powder ??
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