andyruney Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 PS. this should be in the finishing section. More help there for this question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The REAL Nordic God Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 Enamel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMysterio Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 What is a "flat paint"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMysterio Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 paint with no gloss. a kind of satin quality to it. i think that's what you're asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 Thanks....that is exactly what I wanted to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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