96BIGBODY

Can you sand down the clear or just spray a flat clear over it? I want my pewter camaro to look like this.

bill12690

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well... the first thing i thought was, wetsand. lol
there are some flat clears out there, im just not sure which etc. im sure someone that knows will chime in soon enough

Fireball

iTrader: (21)

some can be flattened with an additional agent...

black_sheep454

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Just needs sanded and shot with clear that has a flatting agent

9WhiteCamaro9

idk what to tell ya but i can say this... if you get this done like than then post up pics lol i would love to see this i think it would look sweet if done right

Pheonix

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There are clears that you can add a flattening agent to, but if you ever buff any part of it, it will gain shine again. The old school way of flattening clear coat is by adding talcum powder.

MYSTIC-1SC

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yep all you need is a flattening agent.

96BIGBODY

So I can just spray a flattening agent over the clear without sanding?

justin455

I do believe they are saying you need to sand off the clear now, then have it reshot with a clear that contains a flattening agent.

Irmobaum1999ta

There are a couple of ways to do it but I would hit the car up with 600g then use DUPONT number 2370S its a flexable matte clear that was designed to be used on bumpers like the ones that where on the Dodge Caravan that had no clear and the rest of the car did. but what everyone elce has been saying should work as well.

96BIGBODY

I'll call around and see how much this will cost.. I might just wet sand it. What's a good way to do this so you don't get directional scratches and everything looks uniform?

allpro

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You will not be able to achieve that look by simply sanding your clearcoat on your car. Like everyone else mentioned, sand car complete and then re-clear with a matte clearcoat.

ryonyanko

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I think everyone with a pewter camaro anxiously awaits your results...

do you have a black sail panel? you are going to flatten everything, right? Make sure to not have it flat flat, like more satin like in the picture

96BIGBODY

Don't have a black sail panel and yes I want it to look satin not flat. Also want to powder coat my Torq thrust so they have black glossy lips and a flat face and possibly a pewter pinstripe.
Then probably a satin black manta and this spoiler mod.

bill12690

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im not even a pewter guy and im waiting for the results. definately a good looking color..

bdyman

or you can use PPG`S flex n flat clear, its a clear designed to be mixed in degree of gloss, from 5% to 12% gloss, i personlly like mixing it at 10% of gloss it gives the egg shell look, and the product is uv protected and can be cleaned like regular clear and it still maintains a flat look
its amazing stuff

crimson_bird

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i like the sound of this. what about waxing? and what about if you get a scratch or something, can you buff it out? i've always heard you can't

'Trust'

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You will obviously have to sand the surface you're painting (your current clear) so the new matte clear will adhere properly. Other than that, not too much to do.

bdyman

waxing is fine it still maintains its eggshell apprenace, scratches im not to sure about i never had to buff out a scratch on the flat clear

ryonyanko

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any updates?

anyone want to do a photoshop in the meantime lol?