SPI Matte Black

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I’ve used SEM Hotrod Black for years but the price pushed me to try SPI Matte Black. It sprays great and looks awesome, much better than the SEM. Hard to take photos to show how it really looks. Sprayed 4:1 for an eggshell finish.

My eBay spray booth is not exactly a nib free zone so I sprayed panels hanging vertical with the fan off. Ran the fan for 30 seconds to clear the overspray after I left the booth. Pretty much nib free :)

I have a lot of respect for guys who can do an all over with matte/flat paint. It’s not something I would attempt.

Don
 
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Excellent result Don....So is this product you would recommend to get all the different sheen/gloss levels that you see under the hood? Thanks.
 
Excellent result Don....So is this product you would recommend to get all the different sheen/gloss levels that you see under the hood? Thanks.
I have to admit I don’t do accurate OEM restorations so matching factory gloss is not something I worry about. Generally my customers want high gloss under the hood.

That said it’s a product I would try if attempting to match factory gloss, assuming epoxy doesn’t get you where you want to be.

Don
 
Thanks for the reply Don. Yeah - I am going for the factory look. So with my '64 the firewall, underhood sheetmetal and individual components (like the heater box) are all different levels of gloss.

I have been debating about: 1) trying to control the gloss of the SPI epoxy or; 2) using the SPI matte black and adjusting; or 3) using the SPI single stage black with another brand's flattening agent.

Again thanks for the help - and I hope I haven't hijacked your thread.
 
You can use the matte in ratios anywhere from 4:1 to 6:1.
4:1=more gloss 6:1= little or no gloss.
Experiment with the ratios to find the gloss level you need.
 
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