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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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I paitned my berger panel a while ago, but I did a clear over it. I'm still on the fence about it. Was gonna redo it this spring and do a flat or satin (???) with the cuouts filled and the keyhole filled and a classic Z/28 emblem.

Satin or flat black? Don't know which one is SUPPOSED to be used.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Satin FTW ! Flat looks cheap and like you never intended on painting it .
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Satin is the proper paint to use.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Ahhhhhh ok.. Thanks guys!

If I were to do a CME or 6LE rear valance, I would use satin as well, then. Was thinkin about doing a valance in black. = Cheap CETA..
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Clear coat on top of satin or nah?
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I did a flat black with a little clear, it came out looking pretty good!



Many people think it's a satin paint, but it's not. I guess I just got lucky with the paints I used and how many coats of base / clear I put on.
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I'm not planning on any clear.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Ahhhhhh ok.. Thanks guys!

If I were to do a CME or 6LE rear valance, I would use satin as well, then. Was thinkin about doing a valance in black. = Cheap CETA..
Satin is the best by far, its what I plan to do on my Red SS when I get around to it.

FWIW 6LE makes a bumper with a molded CME and mini CETA.

http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...roducts_id=207
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i used satin black with a dark grey primer. came out good , did it about a year ago and still holding strong..
if i remember right , i used satin BBQ paint haha , been holding up great !


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