ok as i have been advised im interested in a paint product that is matte for my c2 which i have been told is to shiny does ppg or dupont or is there another company producing this item, also i have been told i can use a flatting agent in the clear thanks lou
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Krylon (rattle can )offers a product called Matte Finish #1311. I have used it successfully to knock down door jambs, fender and trunk ledges as well as other areas that require the look of unbuffed lacquer. The product eliminates a lot of the problems associated with the use of flattening agents in clear coats.
I don't know what you mean when you state "my C2 which I have been told is too shiny" My post makes the assumption your reference is to the items I have mentioned above.
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Re: matte finish
Since your from the other side of the river you should know the art of using a spray can. Good to see you using the site, many people with much knowledge.Comment
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Yes. PPG makes a universal flattening agent DX685...it is a talc-like product in a solvent base that you add to the paint in proportion to the flatness you want. You have to mix it well before measuring out into your paint, and you have to keep the flattener agitated while painting. Otherwise you will start spraying the desired flatness, and then the gloss increases as the flattener settles out. I haven't found PPG's data sheet recommendations to be repeatable; it's a kind of trial and error process until you get the flatness you want.
I would only apply PPG over the top of PPG, i.e. stay with the same manufacturer of any existing finish. I don't know the specifics on DuPont, but I'm sure they have a flattening agent.
If it's your door jambs that are "too shiny", that means the car is already painted. To keep from repainting the jambs just to dull the gloss, you may want to consider 0000 steel wool. I haven't tried it, but I know that others have flattened their jambs this way and seemed to be satisfied with the results.Comment
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