What kind of matte black spray paint to use?
07-13-2009, 03:35 PM
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I wanted to paint some exterior parts matte black, just wondering what brand and kind of paint you do-it-yourselfers are using to paint exterior body parts. Also how is the durablilty of the paint, is it easy to clean, and how many coats did you use? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by longncelle' post='941306' date='Jul 13 2009, 04:35 PM
I wanted to paint some exterior parts matte black, just wondering what brand and kind of paint you do-it-yourselfers are using to paint exterior body parts. Also how is the durablilty of the paint, is it easy to clean, and how many coats did you use? Thanks.
07-14-2009, 07:02 AM
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premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
I've used dupli-color spray paint before worked out good.
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='941796' date='Jul 14 2009, 10:02 AM
I've used dupli-color spray paint before worked out good.
07-14-2009, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by longncelle' post='941306' date='Jul 13 2009, 04:35 PM
I wanted to paint some exterior parts matte black
07-14-2009, 01:39 PM
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when i painted my chrome pieces i used dupli color acrylic lacquer - premium automotive formulation (i took that straight off the can) I used this spray to do my front grille's and the top pieces of my chrome trim! It has worked great and is holding up! Any local automotive place has it. I used 3-4 coats on my stuff
07-14-2009, 01:45 PM
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so you sprayed your grill with the dupli color, how about clear coat did you spray that as well after you spray on the dupli color?
Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='942186' date='Jul 14 2009, 04:39 PM
when i painted my chrome pieces i used dupli color acrylic lacquer - premium automotive formulation (i took that straight off the can) I used this spray to do my front grille's and the top pieces of my chrome trim! It has worked great and is holding up! Any local automotive place has it. I used 3-4 coats on my stuff
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Originally Posted by NC916' post='942192' date='Jul 14 2009, 04:45 PM
so you sprayed your grill with the dupli color, how about clear coat did you spray that as well after you spray on the dupli color?
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