Best paint for flat finish?

[andyruney]

I want to repaint my guitar with a flat, metallic paint. Whats the best kind of paint to use for this, and where can I get it?

[Sean]

There are ways you can do this. I don't know how the reults will look though. I think there are flat clears out there. Since they don't use them in the automotive paint world I can't tell you for sure.

However, if you have your paint mixed at an automotive paint store that sells PPG paint, ask for a few ounces of DX265 Flattening Agent. A little added to the paint will go far. For example, 2 ounces in an RTS quart of black makes for some FLAT black paint.

Good luck and be sure to test spray first. Add a bit at a time.

[Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars]

Choose yeour paint for the finish. I reccomend the duplicolor or house of kolor stuff. Then, top coat with a satin clear. Deft or polyU will work. Flat paint is rough, and will feel like emery cloth....bad feel.

[Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars]

PS. this should be in the finishing section. More help there for this question.

[The REAL Nordic God]

Enamel

[CaptMysterio]

if you have the equipment, i'd go with a ppg/hok system, and add a flattening agent to the topcoat clear. the clear adds a bit of durability, but there are equipment and health issues involved with catalyzed clear.

custom flame painting has a forum that has a lot of painting information and experience roaming around.

hope you find what you're lookin' for.

[GuitarMaestro]

What is a "flat paint"?

[CaptMysterio]

paint with no gloss. a kind of satin quality to it.

i think that's what you're asking.

[GuitarMaestro]

Thanks....that is exactly what I wanted to know!

[westhemann]

the flattening agent is ussually silica or something similar...all it does is make light refract off of it instead of through it,giving it the appearance of low gloss or no gloss.you can still smooth it down and it will not feel rough.