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jojoman · 03-20-2011, 10:37 PM

i was just wondering how did you guys paint your trucks if you got flat/satin/mate paint jobs and i want to see pic with trucks that are flat and have outside trim

HTX86chevy · 03-21-2011, 01:47 AM

Havent ordered the trim for mine yet but here goes a pic.

HTX86chevy · 03-21-2011, 01:56 AM

here it goes, it took me a min. lol

S10Fan · 03-21-2011, 05:45 AM

Mine was shot with Hot Rod Black from Hot Rod Flatz.....

http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/ksflatz.aspx

2 wet coats over a black sealer, down draft booth, baked for 20 minutes. I'm very pleased with the results, the truck was painted nearly 2 years ago.

texas56 · 03-21-2011, 02:13 PM

We also used the hot rod flatz and had mixed results. We had a very hard time keeping it from tiger striping on us first few times we did it but finally got it decent.

S10Fan · 03-21-2011, 02:28 PM

Nice truck Sir!

*nbpro* · 03-22-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by texas56

We also used the hot rod flatz and had mixed results. We had a very hard time keeping it from tiger striping on us first few times we did it but finally got it decent.

http://www.paintersforum.com/showthread.php?t=145

1beatnik · 03-21-2011, 10:29 PM

Depends on how experinced the painter is, Hot Rod flats cost me and my Dad lots of time stippping repriming and tring again, 3 times. Finally went gloss base clear black. My dad has been painting along time on and off and his freind was the lead man at a Ford garage body shop for years till he started his own buisness "hell of a painter ended up doin the gloss job" the Hot Rod Flats stuff sucked. Tiger striped all over. The stuff is appealing as hell but dosnt work well. My experince is if you want black go to your local John Deere dealer and buy some semigloss black. lays like laquer, just thin it some and spray. Here is what it turns out like.

1beatnik · 03-21-2011, 10:32 PM

Oh ya and did I mention its pretty cheap?

S10Fan · 03-22-2011, 05:43 AM

The guy that shot mine painted 3 other vehicles with HR Flatz, no issues at all. The tech sheets that come with HR Flatz are a wonderful thing.

The John Deere Blitz Black is a good heavy duty implement paint. It's been used by a lot of folks seeking the flat look, and yes, it's cheap.

West Texas Z · 03-22-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

The John Deere Blitz Black is a good heavy duty implement paint. It's been used by a lot of folks seeking the flat look, and yes, it's cheap.

I wonder how good the quality is? Alot of guys are using it and it looks great.

willstruck · 03-22-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

I wonder how good the quality is? Alot of guys are using it and it looks great.

If it's pretty heavy duty, it might be a better option for me. My truck needs some body work, so I was going with the rustoleum/krylon rattle cans, so I didn't have to do all the body work before I painted it, since it's my dd right now.

*nbpro* · 03-22-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

I wonder how good the quality is? Alot of guys are using it and it looks great.

It's pretty good quality for what it is. From what I hear And it does look good. The problem I've heard is if you decide to go automotive paint afterwards, it has to be stripped down to bare metal. But don't quote me on that. I think I mighta read it on the internet.

jchav62 · 03-22-2011, 09:42 AM

There's also the "Rustoluem" method. About $30 a gallon at the hardware store. That's the route I took (for now) on my '73. Ace Hardware Rust Stop (their brand of Rustomoleum) "Satin White", reduced 50/50 mix with lacquer thinner. It says to use mineral spirits and not lacquer thinner, but we've learned that drying time is cut to less than half using lacquer... Cheap and fairly easy method for the novice painter...

My results...

texasfunk · 03-22-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

There's also the "Rustoluem" method. About $30 a gallon at the hardware store. That's the route I took (for now) on my '73. Ace Hardware Rust Stop (their brand of Rustomoleum) "Satin White", reduced 50/50 mix with lacquer thinner. It says to use mineral spirits and not lacquer thinner, but we've learned that drying time is cut to less than half using lacquer... Cheap and fairly easy method for the novice painter...

My results...

Damn. That looks GOOD!!!
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willstruck · 03-22-2011, 01:54 PM

Krylon Rust Proof flat black, in a rattle can. I bought it for just painting metal car parts that didn't really get seen, like the shifter for my car. It seems to come out looking pretty nice, I did the grill of my truck to see if I would like it. Thinking about doing my whole truck with it. It seems to blend well with previous coats, so for a wheelin truck it would be nice for touch ups.

Bishops Trucks · 03-22-2011, 03:52 PM

Here's a couple of my Dads truck, hot rod satin black on the bottom and a grey epoxy on the top seperated buy a thin red pinstripe.

*nbpro* · 03-22-2011, 06:52 PM

169.95 (KT) hot rod flatz VS John Deere Blitz Black
manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere typically around $30 for a gallon
MSDS

jojoman · 03-22-2011, 09:31 PM

Man all this info is really helpful u was just asking for pic but I see it turn out to be a bif discussion but I thank ya for everythingim still not decided on how or what paint to use johndeere sounds good but I still don't know
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1beatnik · 03-22-2011, 09:55 PM

That is a pic of my Model A I painted in 2001 JD holds up just fine. I dont know of the paint being called "blitz black" the stuff I used then on my car was just semi gloss black. Not to say thats not what they call it now. If you get their flat it is realllly flat from what I heard then. I didnt want that chalky look and I think "IMO" it looks perfect. GOOD LUCK!!!!

West Texas Z · 03-23-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1beatnik

That is a pic of my Model A I painted in 2001 JD holds up just fine. I dont know of the paint being called "blitz black" the stuff I used then on my car was just semi gloss black. Not to say thats not what they call it now. If you get their flat it is realllly flat from what I heard then. I didnt want that chalky look and I think "IMO" it looks perfect. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Exactly! Thats what keeping me from holding back on the the "flat black" paint. I'm still holding out till I come across some quality product.

motornut · 03-23-2011, 10:22 AM

well i painted with gloss and flat tremclad(rust paint)
the gloss went chalky too
yes it will all have to be removed to do it in auto paint
would i do it again?doubt it

*nbpro* · 03-23-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Exactly! Thats what keeping me from holding back on the the "flat black" paint. I'm still holding out till I come across some quality product.

any paint can be made to look flat by adding a flatening agent. Most auto supply stores will carry that.

http://www.eastwood.com/rat-rod-flat...paint-kit.html

*nbpro* · 03-22-2011, 11:24 PM

Tractor Supply sells "Semi Gloss Black" for $25-$30 a gallon.

muthstryker · 03-23-2011, 07:07 PM

Rustoleum Spray Bomb! Satin Black..

03-20-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	flat paint i was just wondering how did you guys paint your trucks if you got flat/satin/mate paint jobs and i want to see pic with trucks that are flat and have outside trim

03-21-2011, 01:47 AM	#2
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: flat paint Havent ordered the trim for mine yet but here goes a pic. __________________ Last edited by HTX86chevy; 03-21-2011 at 01:47 AM.

03-21-2011, 01:56 AM	#3
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: flat paint here it goes, it took me a min. lol Attached Images __________________

03-21-2011, 05:45 AM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: flat paint Mine was shot with Hot Rod Black from Hot Rod Flatz..... http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/ksflatz.aspx 2 wet coats over a black sealer, down draft booth, baked for 20 minutes. I'm very pleased with the results, the truck was painted nearly 2 years ago. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-21-2011, 02:13 PM	#5
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: flat paint We also used the hot rod flatz and had mixed results. We had a very hard time keeping it from tiger striping on us first few times we did it but finally got it decent. Attached Images __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

03-21-2011, 02:28 PM	#6
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: flat paint Nice truck Sir! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-21-2011, 10:29 PM	#8
1beatnik Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft.Wayne, In. Posts: 49	Re: flat paint Depends on how experinced the painter is, Hot Rod flats cost me and my Dad lots of time stippping repriming and tring again, 3 times. Finally went gloss base clear black. My dad has been painting along time on and off and his freind was the lead man at a Ford garage body shop for years till he started his own buisness "hell of a painter ended up doin the gloss job" the Hot Rod Flats stuff sucked. Tiger striped all over. The stuff is appealing as hell but dosnt work well. My experince is if you want black go to your local John Deere dealer and buy some semigloss black. lays like laquer, just thin it some and spray. Here is what it turns out like.

03-21-2011, 10:32 PM	#9
1beatnik Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft.Wayne, In. Posts: 49	Re: flat paint Oh ya and did I mention its pretty cheap?

03-22-2011, 05:43 AM	#10
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: flat paint The guy that shot mine painted 3 other vehicles with HR Flatz, no issues at all. The tech sheets that come with HR Flatz are a wonderful thing. The John Deere Blitz Black is a good heavy duty implement paint. It's been used by a lot of folks seeking the flat look, and yes, it's cheap. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

03-22-2011, 09:42 AM	#14
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: flat paint There's also the "Rustoluem" method. About $30 a gallon at the hardware store. That's the route I took (for now) on my '73. Ace Hardware Rust Stop (their brand of Rustomoleum) "Satin White", reduced 50/50 mix with lacquer thinner. It says to use mineral spirits and not lacquer thinner, but we've learned that drying time is cut to less than half using lacquer... Cheap and fairly easy method for the novice painter... My results... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-22-2011, 01:54 PM	#16
willstruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 87	Re: flat paint Krylon Rust Proof flat black, in a rattle can. I bought it for just painting metal car parts that didn't really get seen, like the shifter for my car. It seems to come out looking pretty nice, I did the grill of my truck to see if I would like it. Thinking about doing my whole truck with it. It seems to blend well with previous coats, so for a wheelin truck it would be nice for touch ups. __________________ '85 k10 long bed, 6" lift. 35" tires. 350, Edelbrock intake/carb, headers, dual exhaust. Automatic.

03-22-2011, 03:52 PM	#17
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: flat paint Here's a couple of my Dads truck, hot rod satin black on the bottom and a grey epoxy on the top seperated buy a thin red pinstripe. Attached Images __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 03-22-2011 at 04:03 PM.

03-22-2011, 06:52 PM	#18
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: flat paint 169.95 (KT) hot rod flatz VS John Deere Blitz Black manufactured by Valspar Paint for John Deere typically around $30 for a gallon MSDS Last edited by nbpro; 03-22-2011 at 11:09 PM.

03-22-2011, 09:31 PM	#19
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: flat paint Man all this info is really helpful u was just asking for pic but I see it turn out to be a bif discussion but I thank ya for everythingim still not decided on how or what paint to use johndeere sounds good but I still don't know Posted via Mobile Device

03-22-2011, 09:55 PM	#20
1beatnik Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft.Wayne, In. Posts: 49	Re: flat paint That is a pic of my Model A I painted in 2001 JD holds up just fine. I dont know of the paint being called "blitz black" the stuff I used then on my car was just semi gloss black. Not to say thats not what they call it now. If you get their flat it is realllly flat from what I heard then. I didnt want that chalky look and I think "IMO" it looks perfect. GOOD LUCK!!!! Last edited by 1beatnik; 03-22-2011 at 09:56 PM. Reason: spacing



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03-23-2011, 10:22 AM	#22
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: flat paint well i painted with gloss and flat tremclad(rust paint) the gloss went chalky too yes it will all have to be removed to do it in auto paint would i do it again?doubt it __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-22-2011, 11:24 PM	#24
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: flat paint Tractor Supply sells "Semi Gloss Black" for $25-$30 a gallon.

03-23-2011, 07:07 PM	#25
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: flat paint Rustoleum Spray Bomb! Satin Black..

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