Posted By: Anonymous
Using matt finish paint - advice - 26/08/2007 01:06
There are a number of parts on my car that I want to finish with matt paint - both metal and plastic.
Im after some advice if anybody has any as to the best way to do this so that the paint is hard wearing. I have finished one mirror and plate, having simply used wire wool beforehand and spraying - no primer. It has lasted well enough (4months) and still looks good.
I painted the b pillar cover again without primer but this scratches very easily. I have prepared another using etch primer - will this help?
I have seen a Harley recently which was painted in matt purple and matt black and it looked fantastic.
Is there a secret to painting/maintaining matt paint? Perhaps Carl can shed some light? I want it to be hard wearing so it doesnt scratch too easily.
Any advice or know how would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Im after some advice if anybody has any as to the best way to do this so that the paint is hard wearing. I have finished one mirror and plate, having simply used wire wool beforehand and spraying - no primer. It has lasted well enough (4months) and still looks good.
I painted the b pillar cover again without primer but this scratches very easily. I have prepared another using etch primer - will this help?
I have seen a Harley recently which was painted in matt purple and matt black and it looked fantastic.
Is there a secret to painting/maintaining matt paint? Perhaps Carl can shed some light? I want it to be hard wearing so it doesnt scratch too easily.
Any advice or know how would be appreciated.
Thanks.