how do i get this look? i dont want the blotchy, faded primer look, but i want to go with the dull sheen black. no gloss, just a bit more shimmer than flat black. any help would be great. thanks in advance.

 

like this??

 

Theres some awesome stuff out there that I "think" is called "Hot Rodders secret" and it is a paint additivr that gives that awesome satin look to black paint. Most paints turn out flat or gloss, but that true satin look is kinda tricky.

Funny, that is exactly how I plan on painting my 79 rx-7.

 

I say paint it flat black and then put one layer of clear coat on. And if it doesn't turn out good your only out $30

 

if anybody knows anything about the color of the car above, please share your knowledge...for, many people soberer than I am will apreciate it

 

What is wrong with stock colors again? Why do we want to attract even more cops towards us? You know.. the select few that our exhaust hasn't already captivated the attention of?

I'm just kidding. That is a pretty cool color. Not something I would paint my car, but yeah. I can understand why someone would want their car that color.

 

When you have your paint mixed, have the supplier add a flattening additive to it. That's what I did with the widebody. If you are rattlecaning it, you're on your own. Most any paint can be dulled by color sanding with a coarser grit paper, but it takes practice to achieve an even, consistant look.

 

its being painted by a professional, and hes plenty familiar with flat black, but i want the sheen, EXACTLY like that picture. he isnt familiar with that, and wants me to obtain any information i can, to supplement what he knows and is finding out. its by no means a rattlecan job, as its for my 1972 nova, ground up resto.


EDIT: now that i look at it, thats not a sheen, rather the reflection. either way, that is the picture i was referencing and if that is simply black with flattener, that shall be the route i take. thank you guys for the help.

 

Your painter may need to practice with his mix until he hits what you want. I also recommend a single stage urethane. Tough as nails, no clearcoat, it will keep that look a long time. If you want to get creative, you can do a metallic base and add flattener to the clear.

 

One of the quickest ways to achieve this is by using a black sealer. Sealer is used over build-up primers and fillers to keep the body work from coming back. This would need to be applied with a HVLP or LVLP Gun to have a consistant pattern. Black basecoat can be sprayed over with a "Flattened" clear to achieve that look , but it can cost as much as a paint job that is slick as glass (based on you doing it tyourself). Going with a sealer is less expensive, but will not hold up to the elements as well as a "Flattened" black.

 

i sincerely appreciate the input. although its non fb related, ill let you know how things turn out, if i go this route. thank you.

 

ive read about that pic, that it is a gloss paint witha flat clearcoat.