Ugliest Ferrari Evar??
#21
My apologies if this is a dumb question.

I can't even keep my shiny paint clear of watermarks. What happens when the flat stuff gets wet?
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#22
probably shows less, i'd think?
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#23
Beej Wrote:My apologies if this is a dumb question.

I can't even keep my shiny paint clear of watermarks. What happens when the flat stuff gets wet?

clear coat, it would buff just like regular paint
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#24
white_2kgt Wrote:
Beej Wrote:My apologies if this is a dumb question.

I can't even keep my shiny paint clear of watermarks. What happens when the flat stuff gets wet?

clear coat, it would buff just like regular paint

It really depends on how you decided to flat it out. That car is "satin" as far as I can tell. Some times people use a single stage paint to get the effect, ie no clear coat. You can also use the clear to make a satin or flat color. You can "flatten" the clear by adding in a chemical when you mix the clear. You can do it to different degrees to get different finishes. You can buff it just like regular paint but depending on your method certain precautions have to be taken to keep the finish the way you want it.
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#25
TurboOmni08 Wrote:
white_2kgt Wrote:
Beej Wrote:My apologies if this is a dumb question.

I can't even keep my shiny paint clear of watermarks. What happens when the flat stuff gets wet?

clear coat, it would buff just like regular paint

It really depends on how you decided to flat it out. That car is "satin" as far as I can tell. Some times people use a single stage paint to get the effect, ie no clear coat. You can also use the clear to make a satin or flat color. You can "flatten" the clear by adding in a chemical when you mix the clear. You can do it to different degrees to get different finishes. You can buff it just like regular paint but depending on your method certain precautions have to be taken to keep the finish the way you want it.

It's a Ferrari, do you really think they used a single stage paint on it? Um, no.
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#26
white_2kgt Wrote:It's a Ferrari, do you really think they used a single stage paint on it? Um, no.


I was just pointing out that there are different ways to do a flat or satin paint job. I was not trying to suggest that you were wrong (GASP! who would do such a thing!) Depending on who did the paint for them it COULD be single stage. Unlikely, but it could be. I did a lot of research on methods for this when I was thinking about blacking out the van. I don't want to spray paint it so I needed to find a "real paint" way to get the same effect. Turns out there are several options.
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Woodstock Garage, Inc.
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Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins
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#27
i think they came out with a satin clearcoat now to, that doesn't involve mixing the additive to make it satin. Dad and i are looking into this for the truck, since epoxy primer absorbs water, and we want the flat black primer look for our truck.
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#28
white97dsm Wrote:i think they came out with a satin clearcoat now to, that doesn't involve mixing the additive to make it satin. Dad and i are looking into this for the truck, since epoxy primer absorbs water, and we want the flat black primer look for our truck.

All clears require a mix. There is a hardener involved that you add for temp and humidity (different types). There is a specific hardener (I think that is what it is called) that makes it flat...which is what both of as are talking about.
Jeff Morrison - Used Car Manager
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM

Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins
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#29
what about the flaxseed oil? i use a nice combination of the cream, the clear and some flaxseed oil and i'm hittin bombs into the pacific ocean
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#30
Maengelito Wrote:what about the flaxseed oil? i use a nice combination of the cream, the clear and some flaxseed oil and i'm hittin bombs into the pacific ocean

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#31
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