Has Anyone MIXED Rust-o-leum SATIN with FLAT BLACK for a HOTROD Black Finish I'm trying to achieve hue that is a flattened satin ( like a new unpainted fender ) My question is what would be a good mix - My hypothetical guess so far would be 2 part Satin to 1 part Flat - 25% Reducer/or Mineral Spirits/or Acetone and 5% Japan Dryer as Hardener - THANKS IN ADVANCE for any advice given DON
I mixed gloss black with satin 50/50 for my model A firewall. Like you, I wanted something in-between. I'm happy with my results. I thin with acetone approx. 25-30%. I've never added any hardeners - time is free.
I done 3 parts flat and 1 gloss with rust paint. Really liked the finish on my frame. I have used japenese dryer with it as well. I did that to get a satin finish before satin was readily available. I would recomend to get a qt of each and use a shot gl*** or measuring cup and mix some different ratios. 1:1, 4:1 and see what you like.
Take a look at the new outside door paint rustoleum is making. The satin is glossier than the original and claims to be more sun resistant. I've used it and like it after 2 years far.
You'll do well to experiment with this to suit your taste. Make careful measuments, and take good notes while you try different ratios on a test panel.
Oh boy, It's Japan drier not Japanese drier. It also has nothing to do with the base coat of "base coat/ clear coat" painting. Japan drier http://www.kleanstrip.com/product/japan-drier Japan Drier Use what professionals use to speed up drying when they need to apply several coats on the same a day — Klean-Strip® Japan Drier. Its special blend of lead-free drying agents accelerates the drying ability of oil-based paint, oil-based enamels, varnish and polyurethane. It is especially effective in highly humid or cool weather conditions. Though Klean-Strip® Japan Drier appears purple, it will not affect the color of your coating.
In the late 60s I worked at Mopar dealership.We used to gussie up the older cars by flat blacking the hoods or installing stripes. WE just used black paint and put about a Tables**** of rubbing compound in the gun and mixed it up . I thought it worked great,no streaks and no chalking.
I have purchased a can of Japan Drier, but haven't used it as yet. Is the drier compatible with Rustoleum thinned with Acetone, or does it only like mineral sprits?
Paint it shiny insted of falling in to same trendy BS of primer. Primer was temp,not a finiel finish,show off your good work with shiny. Not only looks better but finger prints an other **** wipes off.
There is a fellow who uses 4 parts flat to 1 part gloss and gets a superb finish. Durable as hell and looks OEM.
I've heard you can put a little baby powder in gloss paint to flatten it, I would do a test panel if I were you.
You need to watch what your doing when you use baby power it thicken up quick, but it a good way to do some aged hand lettering, on your g***er.
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