I want that flat paint look!
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From: Orange VA
RE: I want that flat paint look!
I imagine you would certainly do a number on the top coat with one of those pads. No idea how good it would look though. Curious if there is a product or compound that would uniformly reduce the top coat down to the paint color. Also curious what you use to seal the paint once you get to it; is there a dull clear?
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From: pittsburgh, pa
RE: I want that flat paint look!
cant answer about the the scotch pad. but i can answer the question about is there a dull clear. yes there is its either called eggshell clear or flat clear coat. You can purchase it at art shops and places where you would buy paints. Probably not at your local hardware store but there is a clearcoat for all the eggshell or flat color lovers out there. I would imagine that the scotch pat would do the job but you would have to be careful not to get through the clearcoat layer. Which would be tough. You also could wetsand the tank. Which will remove some of the clearcoat as well. Depending on how much you want removed you could use more or less gritty sand paper. Thats my input to this. thanks
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From: weatherford texas
RE: I want that flat paint look!
contact a body shop. i have seen clear coat removed from a autonobile with super fine sand paper, probably 600 grit and soapy water, although i dont think i would do it. maybe get a messed up fender or something from local dealer and use it to test on good luck.........kerry
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From: Harrisonburg,VA
RE: I want that flat paint look!
I think your best bet would be to scuff sand the clearcoat and respray with an automotive clearcoat with a flattener additive added. you can get varying degrees ofsheen depending on how much you add. I would not try the scotchbrite method.
Road Master
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From: Tampa Fl.
RE: I want that flat paint look!
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.
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From: Langley, British Columbia
RE: I want that flat paint look!
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.
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RE: I want that flat paint look!
thanks alot for the info i think i will pop the stuff off and take it to a shop! Thanks again
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