tom_loughlin
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| posted on 20/12/04 at 03:28 PM |
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matt paint
just done a search, and i couldnt find any info on matt paint jobs.
why is it that you rarely see matt paint jobs on cars?
i saw one on a hot rod, and it looked stunning, and wondered if there was a logical/obvious/scientific reason for this.
cheers,
tom
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locoboy
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| posted on 20/12/04 at 03:34 PM |
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Types of objects may lend themselves to different types of finishes
Or it may be a case of tradition, i think a metalic blue warrier armoured personell carrier would look a bit odd. 
ATB
Locoboy
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SeaBass
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| posted on 20/12/04 at 07:21 PM |
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Matt primer is porous/absorbs water... Perhaps if you covered this with a matt topcoat it would let water past too?? My 2p worth.
Cheers
JC
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chrisf
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| posted on 21/12/04 at 01:12 AM |
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I'm using matte
I'm using the matte black on the ali pannels, chassis and suspension of my car. All the fiberglass--including the bonnet--will be either a satin
or semi gloss black. I think it will look very good. I'm picking out the paint tomorrow! Note that the matte black will go over the primer.
--Chris
[Edited on 21/12/04 by chrisf]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/12/04 at 11:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SeaBass
Matt primer is porous/absorbs water... Perhaps if you covered this with a matt topcoat it would let water past too?? My 2p worth.
Cheers
JC
You could do what cabinet makers do to get a perfect matt finish on furniture - get a perfect gloss finish first then finish off with matt. That
should keep the moisture out!
rgds,
David
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chrisf
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| posted on 21/12/04 at 02:01 PM |
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Rust Bullet
I used some stuff called Rust Bullet. This stuff is supposed to make a diamond hard finish. The matte black is
just for aesthetics. Even if the matte black is in primer form, I don't think any moisture will make it past the Rust Bullet...unless
they're spinsters.
--Chris
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derf
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 04:29 AM |
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I see many matt motorcycles here, I love them, howevere for some reason cars look better in an all "shiney" finish. Although I did
recently discover the beauty of un polished aluminum, just sand it till it has a flat color
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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 08:20 AM |
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Matting agents used to be available to mix into gloss top coats ---- but the automotive refinish trade has changed so much in recent years I
don't know if they can stil be found.
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907
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 08:50 AM |
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I 'ATE PAINTIN'
 I get a matt finish with gloss paint
Happy new year 
Paul G
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wilkingj
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 09:26 AM |
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I have used a LOT of Matt NATO Green paint on my Land Rovers, and my drinking partner sprays the stuff for a Living.
There is a matting agent in the paint. This settles to the bottom of the tin, and in a 5 litre tin, it will be the last 0.3" in the bottom of
the tin.
So stir it WELL, I use a paint stirrer in a drill. Then I get a long 2" strip of ally and scrape the bottom of the tin, and mix this in again..
thouroughly.
The result is a nice Matt effect.
However if you dont get the matting agent evenly distributed, it give a puce gloss finish!.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Spyderman
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| posted on 29/12/04 at 04:02 PM |
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The reason matt finish is not very popular is that it is very difficult to keep a good clean finish.
It can get very blotchy and is a pig to keep even.
Any rubbing against the paintwork will polish it and make it look blotchy.
Matt finish is much better in small areas for contrast, but over large areas gets untidy.
It is also less aerodynamic than a good polished finish!
Spyderman
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