Matte Black

JimKueneman

JimKueneman

Mopar Nut
I wan't to restore my front grill and trim. It is effectively a matte black. This is the only paint job I will do so it is not cost effective to buy a gallon of single stage matte black, etc. What I have left over from my Coronet paint job is about 1/2 quart of black base and about 1/4 quart of UC. To do these trim parts will I regret it if I create my only single stage as Barry has described to me in the past then buy some flattening agent and make my own mix?

Jim
 
You don't need a flat single stage, shoot the basecoat as needed and only flatten the clear, an extra step but takes the guesswork out of it. IMHO.

You'd only have about 20-22 oz ready to spray though, not sure if that's enough.
 
Jorge M. said:
You don't need a flat single stage, shoot the basecoat as needed and only flatten the clear, an extra step but takes the guesswork out of it. IMHO.

You'd only have about 20-22 oz ready to spray though, not sure if that's enough.
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There is very little to shoot, much of it is brushed steel that needs to be taped off.
 
I been using Rust-oleum 251574 "Trim and Bumper" paint for all trim, mirrors, and moldings for a few years now. Its $4 a can and leaves a really nice matte black finish. For the price and looks it cant be beat!
 
killerbee812 said:
I been using Rust-oleum 251574 "Trim and Bumper" paint for all trim, mirrors, and moldings for a few years now. Its $4 a can and leaves a really nice matte black finish. For the price and looks it cant be beat!
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Yea I love SEM Satin Black but its durability is marginal on the tail trim. I drive this thing and don't think it would stand up very well to the bugs and rocks.
 
sem's hot rod black ss is pretty nice and comes in a qt kit. very durable.

you cant do base or ss direct to metal. anytime your painting metal you need epoxy or self etch but that stuff sux. epoxy is the way
 
I think you have to buy flattener #950. Or , find someone who has an open can of it and buy a 1/2 pt or so.
 
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