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Technical Paint pros: advice needed for perfect semi gloss clear

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by motoandy, Jan 31, 2016.

  1. motoandy
    Joined: Sep 19, 2007
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    motoandy
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    from MB, SC

    In the attempt to satin/ semi gloss my car from the belt.line down, what is the best formula to achieve that. Essentially how much flatter do you add? Is there a good ratio? 4:1:1? Newbie in the painting department . Yes I can do test panels but has someone been down this road before that can help? This is the sheen I am hoping for. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1454273747.700276.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1454273776.863087.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1454273803.088167.jpg
     
  2. saltflats
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
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    saltflats
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    from Missouri

    Go to your paint supplier and start some spray outs.
    I did a 48 AD in green and it took a bunch we lost track on the mix.
     
  3. PPG....they seem to have real nice satin clear. As a novice Painter....remember what comes out of the gun is all ya get..dirt, runs, excessive orange peel...please get your set up perfect before you turn the gun on your car
     
  4. Frank32
    Joined: Feb 15, 2008
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    I have been very happy with SEM Hot Rod Clear

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  5. motoandy
    Joined: Sep 19, 2007
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    motoandy
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    from MB, SC

    Frank is it already flattened out of the gate?
     
  6. Frank32
    Joined: Feb 15, 2008
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    Use can use it on any base coat, just spray the SEM Hot Rod Clear on top. It has a great semi gloss shine to it. And yes it is semi gloss right out of the gate, comes in quart kits- give it a try you will be very pleased...
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  7. Frank32
    Joined: Feb 15, 2008
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    another shot under the garage lights,
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  8. Did you have to really hose it on? I've heard it's ok too, was told you gotta lay it on heavy
     
  9. A Minus
    Joined: Jan 10, 2016
    Posts: 54

    A Minus
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    The new PPG DSC5250 clear is perfect for the look your after.

    Glasurit has a nice one too I cant remember the number 929-??? but it's big bucks for a learning project.

    I have not shot that SEM clear but they normally have good products so that would be a good option as well.
     

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