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Re: C1=Tone Down BC/CC Certain Areas.
Most paint manufacturers sell flatening agents you can add to the mixture to flatten the finish, or in the old days we just added baby power (talc)to flatten the paint.
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Re: C1=Tone Down BC/CC Certain Areas.
I should have said "I recommend the manufacturers agent" as failure to due so will give them ( the manufacturer)a reason not to stand behind the materials portion of your warranty should a problem later occur.
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Re: C1=Tone Down BC/CC Certain Areas.
Don, Here's a response I received to the same question on another forum. I haven't tried it yet. If it works post your results for other to see.
"Another thing you could try is using a white scuff pad to dull the paint.It will be the equivilent of sanding it with 1000 grit."
Good Luck,
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Re: C1=Tone Down BC/CC Certain Areas.
I don't believe the white scuff pad is going to give you the desired finish you are looking for. I think You are going to see ultra fine scuff marks in the surface of the paint when you are finished, Like a black car that has been driven through the car wash to many times:) However it won't hurt to try this on a piece of scrap metal with similar paint material. Go to a junk yard or body shop and try this on a scrap sample that has had the paint cured at least as long as your car's. I am afraid the only way you will achieve the desired finish is to scuff the jambs, mix up some clear with the flattening agent and reshoot all the areas. The only problem is going to be trying to hide your masking tape break lines where the flattened clear will meet the gloss finish. I suppose if you're really careful with your tapping and spraying techniques you will be able to feather out the clear in these areas, hopefully replicating the factory finish. And trust me, there are techniques and materials used in masking by professions when blending paint in the areas around panels and doors . I think the key here is going to be trial and error. Get some scraps from a local body shop's junk pile and practice, practice, practice. When they hear what you are trying to do they may be able to help you out with materials and suggestions. Good luck !
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