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Satin Black Topcoat and UV stability
waltermitty - May 13th, 2003 at 11:35 PM

I am toying with a Satin black topcoat .I know that a GMH style black is what i want,l not mat . Anyway GMH is UV sensitive , can anyone suggest a 1K or 2K that will be the correct dulness and UV protected.
Thanks Mitchell:cool:.

reub - May 13th, 2003 at 11:42 PM

Aparently you can use a gloss paint, eg gloss black, and add a matting agent to it. 30% matting agent is supposed to give a good look. I'm not sure on how porous the paint gets with a low sheen though and of course you can't polish it as you end up with patchy paint. I'd speak to a painter or a paint supply shop.

[Edited on 13-5-2003 by reub-revhead]

wrecker67 - May 14th, 2003 at 10:54 PM

:jesus
go for black 2k primer,but any matt type finish is hard to keep clean,like finger prints,oil spills,etc,with the 2k primer just cut it back and give it a new coat ,is hard wearing.........

cheers

waltermitty - May 15th, 2003 at 04:40 PM

Sounds good is 2K primer waterproof though?
Mitchell:cool:.