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Matt/Flat Paint Question

redvettemike

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Apr 16, 2013
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We painted this past week a saddlebag off of a H-D motorcycle. The color was "Black Denim" (98609BYM). It is real flat. We used a Sikens color formulated to match and then a clearcoat from '5 Star Xtreme'. It was pretty flat, but we added some flattener to get it as flat as the original.
Here is my question: We are going to do some work including painting on a '77 Bronco. The owner may want the Bronco painted with this type of flat paint. Maybe silver, maybe black. He will take the Bronco off road some in some hunting situations and he likely will run some small limbs and tree branches down the side of the vehicle. Does this flat type paint show the light scratches that would come with such activities? I guess you cannot buff or wet sand out this flat paint? The owner wants low maintenance but might be headed in the opposite direction. Thanks for any guidance on this question.
Mike
 

NicksTrix

Bronco Guru
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Aug 1, 2001
Messages
6,409
it's a pita. shows everything. i'm doing one now and it's no fun.
also there is no burning in to repair a scratch or nick. you'll shoot the whole panel. you also can not have any trash come up while you spray...
 
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rcmbronc

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Bronco Guru
Joined
Dec 15, 2003
Messages
2,778
Loc.
Tomah WI
My truck is a semi-flat black paint. It looked OK right away but then not at all. It traps dirt real bad and yes it does show all scratches easily.

I dont like it anymore.
 

68 EB

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Joined
Apr 5, 2004
Messages
210
Loc.
Fort Atkinson, WI
If its just a trail rig single stage John Deere Blitz Black is damn close to a perfect match to Harleys Denim Black. Easy to touch up and durable. I have used it on various parts of my Denim black 10' Roadglide and 73' John Deere JDX8!
 

Broncofan76

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Jul 2, 2010
Messages
432
Loc.
Atlanta
I've tried 3 different times on my hardtop and I finally gave up. its a PITA! gonna take a break on it for a couple months might revisit the single stage idea or even a vinyl wrap?
good luck with it!
 
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