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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 122wagon, Mar 22, 2004.

  1. 122wagon
    Joined: Mar 21, 2004
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    122wagon
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    from nowhere

    hey all. im getting to the point now in construction that i should be thinking about what paint im going to go for. right now i want to just go with a primer black. im not really familiar with the paint side of cars. so can anyone point me in a direction of a durable flat/satin black primer.

    and any other info you have about flat colors.

    thanks
     
  2. ppg DP-90 or regular black paint with a flatening agent.
     
  3. 53_210
    Joined: Sep 24, 2003
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    DP-90 will fade rather quickly in sun and if water sits anywhere on it. It would probably be better to go with a base and flat clear. In my opinion though, if you're going to bother doing a flat clear, you may as well do it shiny.

    Derrick
     
  4. 122wagon
    Joined: Mar 21, 2004
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    well im just looking for something to be durable that is flat or satin finish. i dont really want a gloss finish
     
  5. zman
    Joined: Apr 2, 2001
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    DP90 is very durable but does fade, but a coat of clear over it w/ a little flat and UV protection could be the ticket.
     
  6. SwitchBlade327
    Joined: Dec 15, 2002
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    just get the cheapest black base you can get and use flat clear on it, that's gonna be your best ticket is the car is gonna be shat on by birds, in the sun, or in any kind of not nice weather.
     
  7. Jerry Reed
    Joined: Jul 14, 2003
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    Does the flat clear look milky or yellow over a black base coat?
     
  8. SwitchBlade327
    Joined: Dec 15, 2002
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    not that I've ever seen....looks like really clean primer, another plus is you can do any damn color you want instead of just the normal primer colors...
     
  9. Jerry Reed
    Joined: Jul 14, 2003
    Posts: 225

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    Can you wetsand and polish the flat clear like you would a regular clear if you get dust and***** in it?
     

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