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matte black

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by airborne82, Mar 6, 2009.

  1. airborne82

    airborne82 Member

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    does anyone know were I can buy some matte black paint. Or is it just black then a matte finish
     
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    Should be able to get some from an auto parts store in a spray can.
     
    WesleyJN1975, Mar 6, 2009
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    Hardware stores in WI sell 500* ceramic engine enamel by DupliColor in "Low Gloss Finish" Check around, you should be able to find it.(If this will work for you)
     
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    dwcopple Active Member

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    matte is usually called satin, flat is flat...there is a difference
     
    dwcopple, Mar 7, 2009
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    Its good to keep in mind that the flater the paint the less durable it will be, so the prep work becomes even more important
     
    Ace_Frehley, Mar 7, 2009
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    I really like the flat black look, and found this in my local auto parts store:

    Dupont

    Hope this helps,
     
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    you could go either way a matte black or black than do a matte clear coat over it to help protect the paint.

    http://www.krylon.com/products/matte_finish

    Here's krylons version but I am sure others make a version as well
     
    85MaximXX, Mar 9, 2009
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    Duplicolor's "low-gloss black" engine enamel is a DEAD RINGER for the semi-gloss black Yamaha used on things like valve covers and wheels.
     
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