I want that flat paint look!
Road Warrior
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From: AZ
RE: I want that flat paint look!
ORIGINAL: wingnutt
There is no way of removing the clearcoat without damaging the basecoat color. Even if you could ,the basecoat itself has no protection from UV, and would detiriorate very quickly. Your only option is a total repaint, using a matte clear. Don't waste your money on the paint from an art or hobby store, it wont hold up. I would notreccomend trying this yourself unless you have experience with automotive finishes, and the proper spray eqpt. You wont be happy with the end result.
There is no way of removing the clearcoat without damaging the basecoat color. Even if you could ,the basecoat itself has no protection from UV, and would detiriorate very quickly. Your only option is a total repaint, using a matte clear. Don't waste your money on the paint from an art or hobby store, it wont hold up. I would notreccomend trying this yourself unless you have experience with automotive finishes, and the proper spray eqpt. You wont be happy with the end result.
Luxe wrote:What Wingnutt said. The denim finishes are more complicated than just scratching off the clear coat. they are specific specialized paint finishes. Take your tins off and get them painted, it won't cost nearly as much as you think, provided you don't go to a bike paint specialist.
Shouldn't be that much even at a bike specialist. It's not like you are doing custom graphics or anything like that.
Road Warrior
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RE: I want that flat paint look!
ORIGINAL: BB06FLHX
Have to agree with what Wingnutt said. It is way better to do it right the first time. The automotive paint industrymakes a flattening agent that is added to the clear to achieve the matte look.
Luxe wrote:What Wingnutt said. The denim finishes are more complicated than just scratching off the clear coat. they are specific specialized paint finishes. Take your tins off and get them painted, it won't cost nearly as much as you think, provided you don't go to a bike paint specialist.
Shouldn't be that much even at a bike specialist. It's not like you are doing custom graphics or anything like that.
ORIGINAL: wingnutt
There is no way of removing the clearcoat without damaging the basecoat color. Even if you could ,the basecoat itself has no protection from UV, and would detiriorate very quickly. Your only option is a total repaint, using a matte clear. Don't waste your money on the paint from an art or hobby store, it wont hold up. I would notreccomend trying this yourself unless you have experience with automotive finishes, and the proper spray eqpt. You wont be happy with the end result.
There is no way of removing the clearcoat without damaging the basecoat color. Even if you could ,the basecoat itself has no protection from UV, and would detiriorate very quickly. Your only option is a total repaint, using a matte clear. Don't waste your money on the paint from an art or hobby store, it wont hold up. I would notreccomend trying this yourself unless you have experience with automotive finishes, and the proper spray eqpt. You wont be happy with the end result.
Luxe wrote:What Wingnutt said. The denim finishes are more complicated than just scratching off the clear coat. they are specific specialized paint finishes. Take your tins off and get them painted, it won't cost nearly as much as you think, provided you don't go to a bike paint specialist.
Shouldn't be that much even at a bike specialist. It's not like you are doing custom graphics or anything like that.
So, you need to get that Deluxe project done so we can see how it comes out with the flat look. I bet it will be pissa!!!! [8D]
Can't wait to see it!
Road Warrior
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From: Augusta, Ga.
RE: I want that flat paint look!
ORIGINAL: DeuceRyder
so i heard you can get the clear coat off with a scotch pad, has anyone every tried this or have any other way,tricks or tips. i would really appreciate the info!
so i heard you can get the clear coat off with a scotch pad, has anyone every tried this or have any other way,tricks or tips. i would really appreciate the info!
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