Hello all, I was hoping that some of you may have a solution for me:
I require a flat black paint for a fiberglass surface (gel coat). All the paints I have tried use flattening agents which scratch VERY easily. If you run a fingernail across the paint, you will leave a shiny streak where the flattening agent has been worn off. It doesn't take long for the paint to look very old indeed. So far, I have tried Polyurethane 2 packs, acrylics, enamels, latex exterior and lacquers. All of these use flattening agents which I suspect to be the cause of the problem. Several years ago, I used a slow drying enamel which did not use flattening agents (was matt even when wet). This was good paint and pretty scratch resistant but I can't get it any more. Any ideas? How about if I used metal flake or some other additive to flatten the paint?
Nah, paint should be smooth not having a 'Brushed" finish. But thanks..
"Brent Benson" <bensonsails@bensonsails.com> wrote in message news:OQHSd.3320$h06.509667@monger.newsread.com...> Perhaps you could use hard gloss paint and flatten in afterwards with 320 > grit wet sanding.>
On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:38:40 -0500, "Bruce McCampbell" <svhorizon@xxxbellsouth.net> wrote:
I tried the new 414 aircap >on the Devilviss Plus gun and was amazed at the atomization it did. Try one >out and you will be blown away by the finish...it looked like a sheet of >glass.
Bruce on horizon 26 February 2005 03:50:02 [ permanent link ]
Conventional with a higher transfer rate than hvlp. Approved in california. Bruce
-- Shield Finishes and Nauticoat Marine Finish Systems www.shieldfinishes.com "Wayne.B" <waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:kc7t115qqmcd31kfjlieoeetm58i9itgad@4ax.com...> On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:38:40 -0500, "Bruce McCampbell"> <svhorizon@xxxbellsouth.net> wrote:>
I tried the new 414 aircap>>on the Devilviss Plus gun and was amazed at the atomization it did. Try >>one>>out and you will be blown away by the finish...it looked like a sheet of>>glass.>
