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Rich1988

Rich1988

Rich1988

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Hiya, I am pretty proficient with spray painting, (painted some of my first car) and I am happy with the matte black finish I have got on my bike but do I need to seal it or something? with laquer or similar, I never bothered last time since the paint wasnt in an area where it was likely to get rubbed and come off but the tank will obviously get rubbed by my legs so I was just wondering what the best course of action is to prolong the life of the paint I put down?,
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A couple of layers of clearcoat will stop it "rubbing off" but will totally ruin the effect of matte black paint...

just add more rattle cans from halfords:D

InSanCen, likes matte black on everything
 
it does look very sexy, its an old 1984 gsx 400, but in matte black it looks so so lovely :D very pleased with it, I have a car too so its sort of a project more than anything I may just add more paint in that case :D
 
Is the a "Matte Coat" product available? Basically a matte version of clear coat.

I've baught it in tins before, but not aerosol.
 
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I will have to take a look at halfrauds as there most likely to stock that sort of thing, I do love the matte effect and if I could get a matte laquer that would be brilliant, but laquer is basically just a protective overcoat that you put over the paint? just to clarify :)?
 
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I will have to take a look at halfrauds as there most likely to stock that sort of thing, I do love the matte effect and if I could get a matte laquer that would be brilliant, but laquer is basically just a protective overcoat that you put over the paint? just to clarify :)?
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Tis indeedy, basically paint without any pigment. Never seen a "matte effect" clearcoat, but interested now...

And just about anything looks great in Matte Black!
 
You can get Matt spray cans, but probably not from the high street. The only thing I can think is if you went to a model shop and they had some Tamiya spray cans - They do a Matt lacquer based clear. Certainly durable enough. Failing that have to find somewhere on the web.

Also you cannot buff matt finishes as it will shine them up! Got to be careful too, shake it very well and make sure you don`t spray too much on one area as it might frost the finish.
 
oh dear... dont do it

Nitro mors is the best action here :D

In general... single pack ( rattle cans) are no good for areas that are going to be constantly in contact ( bike tank) and damaged by fuel ( bike tank )


If it was painted properly, by a pro, he would add a matting agent to the 2 pack clear coat ( ratios depend on paint system) which would harden to a matt or satin finish depending on the ratio.

I guess the nearest your going to get is to as some one said - buff it down with an old grey scotch pad or summit.


then again... If you can get the insides of a computer case powdercoated black for about 50 notes... see about getting your tank done - it will give the finish you want, will be as hard as chuck norris and be cheap as chips :)




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On a second note some of you are mentioning durability, as in how resistant it is to contact i would imagine?
The type of paints in question suffer more from things like spilled fuel, natural oil from hands and skin and other 'chemicals' and such . . not just scratches and scrapes.

I had to re-spray a fuel tank for a friend who painted it in matt 'bbq paint' and oh my god what a mess !!
 
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are nitro mors like a protective layer that goes over the top, or is it a seperate paint, I have looked at powdercoating but it gives a mottled effect doesnt it? what did you respray your freinds tank with?

*should have remembered that nitro mors was a paint stripper thought you were being serious!* grr
 
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Try "Dulux Rich Matt", I tried removing some from a wall last year, gave up after I'd used a whole tin of Nitro Mors to remove a small area near the light switch. :D
 
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