Applying a matte black paintjob..

[Jay]

Just asking for future reference.

For the likes of a trackcar where looks aren't everything and minor collisions are frequent an easily repaired paintjob might be a viable option. Has anyone applied a matte black finish to their own motors?

I've heard of a few different approaches (one involves blackboard paint?) and would like a few pointers on prepping and painting technique.

Cheers for any info,

Jay

 

[smythy75]

Just asking for future reference.

For the likes of a trackcar where looks aren't everything and minor collisions are frequent an easily repaired paintjob might be a viable option. Has anyone applied a matte black finish to their own motors?

I've heard of a few different approaches (one involves blackboard paint?) and would like a few pointers on prepping and painting technique.

Cheers for any info,

Jay

go to b&q, get a bucket of blackboard paint and a 4 inch brush and thats you!! maybe sand down the trackstar a little first so the paint doesnt flake of while you rush around kirkstown! lol

 

[Jay]

Sounds like a plan man. Only thing is the little trackstar ain't going black, her backup possibly might!

 

[smythy75]

what have u got now??

 

[Jay]

All in good time.

Anyways, just roughen up the current paintwork and brush on blackboard paint?

You make it sound so easy!

 

[smythy75]

best way!! take my sound advice!!! hs to be a 4" brush all the same!

 

[gv1.3]

saw a r32 skyline in dublin a few months ago that was done like this and it looked mean as hell!

 

[HYBRID]

well since u wont b applying laquer (hence the matt finish) u have to strip the paint down pretty well to make sure it will make contact on the old paint//body..

the tricky thing about matt paint is if its not a thick coating the coating under it can pretty much tint the paint.. which will leave u with a wineish kind of colour (since the base is red...

dont forget NOT to polish..

other than that matt paint is awesome imho
kon

 

[Monkfish]

I've been tempted to spray The Bitch matt a couple of times because I'm sucked off with the stone chips and holes in the bonnet.

 

[Dan3SGTE]

same here ive been contemplating for ages now..... but will i miss the shine....???

 

[jonno2006]

if you wanted to do it properly you could also spray it all like normal and the add matting base into the laquer thats what stops it from shining but also protects the paint like laquer does.

 

[Jay]

Aye, I looked at a special matt lacquer that available but it costs a bomb unfortunately.. I think it'll just be a cheapass job considering the condition of the car in question.