Pictures of flat/satin paint jobs

[mfl1]

mine is a single stage paint with a flating agent added.

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by nasqar

For someone new to this idea....can someone lay out exactly how you did this? Some say "rattle can" and I saw a pic of a paint gun. If you're using a "rattle can", how many cans, was it primed with a rattle can also?, and did you seal it with anything? If i do this, will the paint shop cringe when i have the "glossy" paint job done?

From one Hoosier to another, here is my advice:
If you have the tools, and a place to do it, I think I would avoid the rattle cans. You'll get a nicer, more even looking paint job if you use basecoat / clearcoat. There are clears out there for this purpose with semigloss or flat sheen.

[mfl1]

agreed

[nasqar]

I have several paint guns...air compressor...but absolutely NO KNOW HOW! I have no clue on air pressure, mixing, etc... I can find a building that will be clean, but need the know how...

[babyJay]

There are tons of tips here on the site. LINK-Click me!!!

[S10Fan]

My paint came from here..............

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

It's basically a single stage paint with a flattening agent mixed in. The truck was painted over a year ago, no issues what so ever.

Rattle can? Don't do it. Every speck of the rattle can paint will need to be removed down the road when you decide to go with real paint. Lots of work and you'll wish you'd never seen a rattle can. LOL.

Ask me how I know.

[jdmaffeo]

Here are a few pics of mine...

[jasonroman]

sprayed or canned???
can you guys post this so we know method used to get the look?
thanks

[nxtlevl]

Originally Posted by jdmaffeo

Here are a few pics of mine...

Truck looks really good................

[nasqar]

I am definitely sold on this. It shows a gallon for $169 with everything i need. I just have to find out how to set the air compressor and paint gun to produce a nice finish without wasting time and product. Thank you for all your information. My son has a '77 stepside and I have a '71 C10 lwb and both need paint. This will definitely help!!!!!

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by nasqar

I am definitely sold on this. It shows a gallon for $169 with everything i need. I just have to find out how to set the air compressor and paint gun to produce a nice finish without wasting time and product. Thank you for all your information. My son has a '77 stepside and I have a '71 C10 lwb and both need paint. This will definitely help!!!!!

Suggestion.........The paint I linked to really needs to be sprayed in a clean paint booth. Otherwise you'll need to be happy with any trash or unwanted material showing up in the finish. This product can't be "cut and buffed", you'll end up with a dull gloss finish in small areas.

Mine was shot in a top of the line booth and baked. The finish came out clean and shows no "orange peel".

Good Luck and I think you'll be happy with the satin look.

[S10Fan]

Forgot to add............

After I shot my jambs, inner fenders, under the hood, and the truck, I ended up using 2 gallon kits and a quart kit. I have roughly a quart and a half left over.

[jasonroman]

so short bed trucks take 2 gallons of paint?
my long will take close to 3?

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by jasonroman

so short bed trucks take 2 gallons of paint?
my long will take close to 3?

Mine did, but every vehicle can be different. Every product/brand covers different. I didn't want to run out and have to wait for another shipment to arrive.

[nasqar]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Suggestion.........The paint I linked to really needs to be sprayed in a clean paint booth. Otherwise you'll need to be happy with any trash or unwanted material showing up in the finish. This product can't be "cut and buffed", you'll end up with a dull gloss finish in small areas.

Mine was shot in a top of the line booth and baked. The finish came out clean and shows no "orange peel".

Good Luck and I think you'll be happy with the satin look.

If i do not have any access to a clean booth....are there any alternatives? I have a warehouse that i can hang clean drop cloths to make a "secured" paint area. Maybe wet the floor, and put a couple fans to suck out the air.

[S10Fan]

The link I provided has a couple links on the top of the page for "Support" and "Forum", I'd start there and see what type of response you get.

There are a lot of really nice paint jobs out in the world that were shot in a single car garage or outside. I guarantee you many hours were spent sanding and buffing to get the desired finish. My experience with "Flattened" paint is that you can't sand and buff to enhance the finish.

[swb85]

Here's mine, SPI epoxy primer sprayed with a cheapy harbor freight gun in my garage. It's not perfect, but good enough for my daily driver!

[justpball]

a couple of my buddys stepper


and here is one at scrapin the coast

[motornut]

gee all i did was scrape off the peeling paint,
rip off the trim,
wipe with varsol,
and roll/brush on flat black rust paint bout 4 coats,
winter beater suns melts snow on the black
hid in the dark so well a chick drove into it while it was parked = write off
and it does get chalky,even in gloss,the red and white olds is gloss
an't doin that again

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by swb85

Here's mine, SPI epoxy primer sprayed with a cheapy harbor freight gun in my garage.

HiJack....

Speaking of SPI........Their products are some of the best if not the best out there and you don't need to mortgage the farm to buy them. I've had the pleasure of corresponding with the owner, and have a friend that is a distributor. My S-10 is all SPI, Viper Red base and Universal Clear. My '73 has SPI Orange on the wheels and interior. All were shot with a Harbor Freight gun.

I heard a rumor a couple weeks ago that Barry (owner) may be mixing up colors again, I'm praying.

But, as Barry will tell you, his epoxy primer has no UV protection as it's not intended as a top coat. The lack of UV protection will have it turning gray/white pretty soon. With the epoxy however, you're only a scuff or two away from shooting it again.

Either way, your truck looks awesome!

[swb85]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

HiJack....

Speaking of SPI........Their products are some of the best if not the best out there and you don't need to mortgage the farm to buy them. I've had the pleasure of corresponding with the owner, and have a friend that is a distributor. My S-10 is all SPI, Viper Red base and Universal Clear. My '73 has SPI Orange on the wheels and interior. All were shot with a Harbor Freight gun.

I heard a rumor a couple weeks ago that Barry (owner) may be mixing up colors again, I'm praying.

But, as Barry will tell you, his epoxy primer has no UV protection as it's not intended as a top coat. The lack of UV protection will have it turning gray/white pretty soon. With the epoxy however, you're only a scuff or two away from shooting it again.

Either way, your truck looks awesome!

Thanks! Oh man I hope Barry comes through with colors again, that would be awesome! I actually chatted with him about my truck and although there's no UV protection with his epoxy and he still won't recommend it as a top coat, he's seen it last several years on rat rods out in the sun without much if any deterioration. Good enough for me until I decide what color I want it to be.

[D-Rock]

I hear John Deere Blitz Black holds up good. Its made for painting tractors so it should be tough. Ive painted motorcycles, helmets, lawnmowers, and a few other things with it. Google it and you should find lots of examples. I just picked up this 85 sierra and im pretty sure its painted with blitz black. Havent been home to see it yet, im still on tour in Afghanistan. When i start modifying the body some more ill be sure to use blitz black everywhere, inside and out. Going for all black and a few touches of chrome, very minimal chrome though, im not into polishing. I dont want to clean it i want to drive the guts out of it.

[D-Rock]

Originally Posted by jdmaffeo

Here are a few pics of mine...

Do you have any interior pics? Right now mine is burgundy or red, some thing like that but it has to go for all black.

When you switched to the older style mirrors, did they bolt right up using the top holes? Where you left with a third hole in the door to fill. Id pull the mirror off and look but its a long walk out to the truck since my driveway is a 18 hour flight from here. Take my advice, dont ever come to Afghanistan.

[nasqar]

Not to sound like a broken record, but where do I find info on how to set an air compressor (pressure) settings so that I can paint? Every sight talks about mixtures, sand, prep, etc.....i cant find anything that talks about paint guns and compressors. I bought set of HVLP guns and NO instructions came with them. I have an old Craftsman paint gun from when I was in high school(20+yrsago) but cant remember anything about how to set up the system....

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by nasqar

Not to sound like a broken record, but where do I find info on how to set an air compressor (pressure) settings so that I can paint? Every sight talks about mixtures, sand, prep, etc.....i cant find anything that talks about paint guns and compressors. I bought set of HVLP guns and NO instructions came with them. I have an old Craftsman paint gun from when I was in high school(20+yrsago) but cant remember anything about how to set up the system....

I'd call the tech line or help desk for whichever brand of paint you choose. After getting the information I'd buy a quart or less of the same brand product and practice on something. Grab a fender or door from somewhere and spray away. Practice gun control, distance, the speed of your passes, and gun settings. Different brand guns use different settings, HVLP and non HVLP are worlds apart.