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Punch · 03-09-2007, 06:16 PM

I did a couple of searches and it seems the PPG Flexed n Flat Clear is the way to go. However, my body shop is set on Dupont. He has never shot a matte finish before so this a learning experience for him. What do you guys recommend the Dupont or PPG? He had some trouble mixing the Dupont the other day for various reasons.

Thanks for the assistance.

Fast Elvis · 03-09-2007, 06:49 PM

Hey punch..I'm no expert but I believe Dupont carries flat finishes in their Hot Hues line. I hope this helps.......best of luck!

Dads-53 · 03-09-2007, 06:49 PM

Either will work, just call their tech line to see how much flatner to use in their clear and mix the same each time. I worked for BASF and you can flatten the clear or color as much as you want. Good art. in Hot Rod this month on their F Bomb. Good luck.
Dad

wvenfield · 03-09-2007, 06:51 PM

Dupont. Keep me in a job.

jersey fink · 03-09-2007, 06:54 PM

ive used the dupont with no problems,took more than they reckomend to get the finish i needed,,almost 75 percent..make sure ya got a clean shop..what you spray is what you get..

Shane T. · 03-09-2007, 06:57 PM

I used the HOTHUES from DUPONT (HOTROD BLACK to be exact) and it came out wonderful. No guessing at how much flattening agent or anything. Premixed on hte shelf ready to go. Just add reducer and shoot.Going on two years old and no flattening or white areas yet.

Punch · 03-09-2007, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the responses. I will relay the information to the bodyshop. He had the dupont tech guy show up and give him a hand, we will see what happens. There aren't many people in Miami that have shot a matte finish.

Edit: I found this product in the Hot Hues collection http://www.performancecoating.dupont...0pg_ER3833.pdf

SlowandLow63 · 03-09-2007, 08:05 PM

I've only sprayed DuPont a few times so I would have to reccomend PPG if you were my customer. I plan to use their flattened clear on an upcoming job. Just going to need to spray a few test panels and see what ratio looks best.

All painters have different brands and lines that they get used to. Most, like me, don't really like to change between brands so I would let him roll w/ what hes comfortable with.

**krylon32** · 03-10-2007, 09:17 AM

has anyone used the paint made by a company called Kirker Automotive Paint? They are touting the virtues of their urethane type black primer and a I believe a 2 part suede top coat. I researched them on the internet, but the guy that paints my stuff knows nothing about them.

03-09-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
Punch FNG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: miami Posts: 7	Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish I did a couple of searches and it seems the PPG Flexed n Flat Clear is the way to go. However, my body shop is set on Dupont. He has never shot a matte finish before so this a learning experience for him. What do you guys recommend the Dupont or PPG? He had some trouble mixing the Dupont the other day for various reasons. Thanks for the assistance.

03-09-2007, 06:49 PM	#2
Fast Elvis Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,166	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish Hey punch..I'm no expert but I believe Dupont carries flat finishes in their Hot Hues line. I hope this helps.......best of luck! __________________ "GOES LIKE STINK" "E.L.T.A. APPROVED" "No Goofs"

03-09-2007, 06:49 PM	#3
Dads-53 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East of KC,MO Posts: 169	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish Either will work, just call their tech line to see how much flatner to use in their clear and mix the same each time. I worked for BASF and you can flatten the clear or color as much as you want. Good art. in Hot Rod this month on their F Bomb. Good luck. Dad

03-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#4
wvenfield Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,636	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish Dupont. Keep me in a job.

03-09-2007, 06:54 PM	#5
jersey fink Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 386	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish ive used the dupont with no problems,took more than they reckomend to get the finish i needed,,almost 75 percent..make sure ya got a clean shop..what you spray is what you get..

03-09-2007, 06:57 PM	#6
Shane T. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So.Carolina Posts: 910	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish I used the HOTHUES from DUPONT (HOTROD BLACK to be exact) and it came out wonderful. No guessing at how much flattening agent or anything. Premixed on hte shelf ready to go. Just add reducer and shoot.Going on two years old and no flattening or white areas yet. __________________ SOB=Short Office Boy

03-09-2007, 07:19 PM	#7
Punch FNG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: miami Posts: 7	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish Thanks for the responses. I will relay the information to the bodyshop. He had the dupont tech guy show up and give him a hand, we will see what happens. There aren't many people in Miami that have shot a matte finish. Edit: I found this product in the Hot Hues collection http://www.performancecoating.dupont...0pg_ER3833.pdf Last edited by Punch; 03-09-2007 at 07:24 PM.

03-10-2007, 09:17 AM	#9
krylon32 Alliance Vendor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,247	Re: Dupont or PPG for Matte Finish has anyone used the paint made by a company called Kirker Automotive Paint? They are touting the virtues of their urethane type black primer and a I believe a 2 part suede top coat. I researched them on the internet, but the guy that paints my stuff knows nothing about them.

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