I want my centre console shiny gloss black. I have stripped off all the rubber as per the how to guide and then given it 2 coats of primer. I then sprayed it with a can of gloss black but it dried matt black. I tried another coat but same thing. I bought another can of gloss black of a different make and again it dried matt black. Is it too cold or what am doing wrong? Help please

What exactly are you painting it with? Are you sure its gloss black out the can and its not supposed to be lacquered?

sounds like it needs to be laquered like carlt said

It says gloss black on the tin. I will try lacquering it and see what happens! Cheers

its to cold this time of year

Cheers

Isn't it due to moisture in the air or something like that?

the paint wont be shiney until you put laquer on it

I'll try the lacquer but I think it may be the moisture!

you didnt use any silicone based cleaners did you

No just methylated spirits

i know with gloss pant it goes on dull then you wet and dry with 1500-2000 grit then another layer flat off again then laquer thin coat 6 coats flat off when dry then another couple of coats and hey presto shiney like new

I try it. Thanks a lot for the help

trust me its way to cold this time of year unless you have somewhere warm and dry to use like a heated garage.

you will be able to watch it go flat as it dries.
you really need about 20 degrees.
you could heat your garage yourself but watch out for naked flames and spray cans dont agree with each other

if i was you i would wait till spring

It's peeing down at the moment and I think spring is a more likely time. I will just have to curb my impatience