Satin Finish Clear Coat?

[Stu Cool]

I know this sounds paradoxical, but is there such a thing as low gloss clear coat? I am customizing the fuel rail covers on my LS1. They are black plastic with indented Corvette lettering and a black low gloss finish. I plan to fill in the lettering then smooth everything and paint them black again. On top of that I will have vinyl lettering that says Studebaker. I am thinking it would be a good idea to clear coat over the lettering to seal it in place, but I have grown to like the original low gloss finish on the Fuel Rail Covers.

Advice?

Pat

[Stu Cool]

Here's a picture for reference

[51deluxe]

here is one product of many that make what they call a matte finish clear coat.
http://www.martinsenour-autopaint.co...wn_prod14.html

[76GMC1500]

Most paint manufacturers sell a flattening agent. Pick the one that is compatible with your application. I do believe it reduced the UV resistance of the clear, but in the engine compartment that wont be a problem.

[HOTRODPAINT]

Most paint manufacturers sell a flattening agent. Pick the one that is compatible with your application. I do believe it reduced the UV resistance of the clear, but in the engine compartment that wont be a problem.

Not all flatteners will work in clear. Some leave little white specks. PPG makes a flattener that is recommended for clear. It is DX-365. You can mix a semi gloss or full-flat. The formula for mixing is on the can or product sheet. I've used it in Urethane clear, and it looks great, but I recommend full-flat, for a more even finish.

[t0oL]

low gloss is beacuse of fillers, talcs/clays added to increase the pigment/binder (resin) ratio in the paint
for a los gloss clear you would need a soluble filler material
maybe silica,

perhaps your paint jobber can mx some up

strain it through a filter just in case

[Don Meyer]

PPG sells a low gloss clear.

Don Meyer

[jasonconnellee]

DuPont was a satin and flat clear available now. Check it out.

[Stu Cool]

Hey guys, thanks for all the info, I'll post a pic of how they turn out.

Pat

[FMXhellraiser]

DX-365 is good stuff. That is what I would use if it were me. Good and cool idea on the Stude thing. Good luck!

[hambiskit]

PPG's low gloss clear for interior's......I think it's called "Flexed & Flat" is one Stu, also Dupont makes some, and you can also get a Satin clear.