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Old 06-08-2008, 09:31 AM   #1
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the best paint for Rat Rod Look????

anyone know what the best paint for flat or satin black is? i want something that holds well and doesn't fade or turn chalky. i heard that john deer blitz black was good but i rally don't know how it holds up
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Old 06-08-2008, 09:36 AM   #2
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Re: the best paint for Rat Rod Look????

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anyone know what the best paint for flat or satin black is? i want something that holds well and doesn't fade or turn chalky. i heard that john deer blitz black was good but i rally don't know how it holds up
^+1 for JD blitz black
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Old 06-08-2008, 09:45 AM   #3
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Re: the best paint for Rat Rod Look????

I like Rat Rod Black from Eastwood, Satin Finish.
Here's the link: http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT
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Old 06-08-2008, 10:37 AM   #4
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Re: the best paint for Rat Rod Look????

www.TCPglobal.com Hotrod Flatz.
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Old 06-08-2008, 11:24 AM   #5
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Re: the best paint for Rat Rod Look????

+1 HRF

I used Hot Rod Flatz and I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I bought a gallon of primer from them as well and the bill wasn't quite $300 shipped.

I can't speak for its longevity since I sprayed my C20 about a month ago, but so far so good!
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