Satin and/or Matte Black Paint Finishes

[qballjr13]

IMG 1747 looks like a bad paint job to me. Looks like they didnt paint the jambs and the interesection of the A-pillar you can see a small bubble (which I guess could be on a sticker too). Hmm, that is an interesting theory.



I`m still not sure I would do that to my Porsche.

[Ignition]

Well believe it or not, it can be done. Over here there was lots of city buses taped all over with different colout and printed logos. Including windows and all, they had some feedback about the windows that they made it difficult to see outside. (window area had taping with small holes, like a mesh)

[qballjr13]

Oh, I know it can be done. Most race cars now are just big stickers and not paint. I just cant figure out why youd put a sticker on a Ferrari?

[Ignition]

They probably did it for publicity?



Seems like it worked.

[qballjr13]

Good point! I didnt mean to question you...I just couldnt understand the reasoning on a car such as a Ferrari.

[Ignition]

Okay. Another reason I can think of could be resale value, repaint it and it will never be the same..

[Costco]

Im a fan of satin black paint jobs, what i dont understand is the stigma behind them. Let me explain, people aka so called detailers say when you have a satin black paint job that it wont last/you wont be able to clean it. *** BBQ I dont understand that...dont you just get satin black paint and use flat clear coat? Then it would be like any other "glossy" color paint job in terms of maintenance/durability/etc. Basically they make it seem as if going with a satin black paint job is hard to execute...someone in the know please enlighten me.

[enog24]

If you want a flat paint job, you need the paint AND the clear to be flat. spraying a flat clear over a glossy color would still make the color look glossy, and only add an extra layer of protection. Just think of how the gloss black would look without the clear and thats about the same outcome you will have when you spray a flat clear over.



Check out all the badass flats that House of Kolor offers. Metallics, pearls, all kinds of colors. I like the twilight black metallic myself.



House of Kolor

[reaper34]

check out the eastwood company. they have all sorts of flat and satin paint.

[dropscience]

Reviving a dead thread because I`m interested in painting my front lip Satin black like this example...







Two questions:



1) Can you wax this paint job?

2) Can you adhere paint protection film (3M/Ventureshield) to it without creating a glossy look?

[V_Eight]

Vinyl is the way to go. Period.







We`re doing flat black wraps and warrantying them for five years. No waxing needed.

[V_Eight]

Good point! I didnt mean to question you...I just couldnt understand the reasoning on a car such as a Ferrari.

Because you would ruin it if you painted it. Vinyl removes with zero evidence it was ever there.