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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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Having custom paint job done on ride and wondering what the professional painters out there use for clear coat on flat colors? Colors are flat black and flat cream.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Thats easy,hot rod flats by kustom shop,it has the perfect low gloss/flat finish,i use it on the hot rods i build in my shop,,you can go to the local paint stores and get a flatening agent also,but you will need to play with it to get the right look,,good luck!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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I was wondering about those hot rod flatz.....they have some slick colors....
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Most paint companies offer a satin clear in their product offering. PPG has just released D8113 Matt Clearcoat and they still have DCU2060 which is a flex and flat clear. Either of these can be put over a basecoat color of your choice. It offers better UV protection than using a flat base, or some just use epoxy primers to get that flat look (not recommended).
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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flat clear coat, makes cents to me...
 
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