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My new paintwork
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Personally, I'd leave it non glossy. Flat, satin, whatever you want to call it. Regardless, Nice Job!
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I wonder if you should even clear coat it? Won't that make the flat black glossy? I absolutely love the way it looks right now!
I wonder if there is some way to paint the side cover emblems orange? I think that would be sweet.
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Is there such a thing as matt clear coat???
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This is my rattle can paintwork so far. Needs clear coating next.
Should I do this ASAP or wait a few weeks for it to harden/dry etc.
Nicely done.
First off, you haven't said how long the paint's been on. Paint - especially rattle can - will shrink somewhat as it dries, and it's common for that to take a week or two to achieve about %98 of its final set.
So if you can, I'd give it a little time to breath.
Also any suggestions for the side panels. Tempted to leave plain black with plain black badges.
Your opinions please are always welcome.
I'd think that the sidecovers deserve a little pizazz as well - perhaps an orange inlay pattern around the badge that traces the curve of the sidecover.
As for the clearing itself, there are satin clears - PJ1 makes it - or go gloss. If you go gloss, the black will retain its flat characteristic while the clear will reflect light at off-angles - an interesting and attractive mix of mediums.
Good luck - and happy clearing...
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So I'll keep it in a clean dry place for a couple of weeks and then clearcoat.
I'll have a play around with the side panels and see what I can come up with.
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DOes PJ1 come in a rattle can????
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The PJ-1 clear has been mentioned as being fairly fuel resistant (epoxy clear? enamel clear? not sure). It might be a good idea to clear it with something that's supposed to offer some fuel protection. Otherwise, that excellent work will be for naught. JMK.
PJ1 clears come in epoxy or enamel gloss and enamel satin, IIRC.
Epoxy's a bit more petrol resistant than enamel, but if you soak *anything* in gas long enough, you've got napalm.
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