Satin or gloss for the body paint ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 12:29 PM

I am getting close on my pro street build and am at that point i need to decide whether to paint in gloss or paint it in satin. I can't decide so i thought I would see what everyone thought. I was originally thinking a gloss deep green with a pearl white with a hint of green in it. Then it was a satin in the original cab color and now i don't have a clue what i want to do . Maybe post some pictures if you have them......maybe i should have looked for the phot shop wizards....anyhow I would like to know what people are thinking these days.

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 12:39 PM

Here is a older side view....and the original cab color

broey · 08-28-2011, 01:23 PM

gloss, satin is about as outplayed as spinner wheels.

shrunken66stroker · 08-28-2011, 01:40 PM

Original gloss green with a little pearl in it would look good. Are you keeping the trim?

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Original gloss green with a little pearl in it would look good. Are you keeping the trim?

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Thats a good call....
I have bought new custom trim from everyone and found that i hate almost all of the clips they make and haven't found anything yet thats perfect. It always rattles around and moves slightly.So i was actually waiting to decide but i am going to loose the trim and cab sails and have it all airbrushed on instead.

**jocko** · 08-28-2011, 02:00 PM

i would not quite say satin has run its course, but I'd have to agree - gloss if doing original colors. Especially if it is a daily driver that looks somewhat original. But yours is FAR from original, so another option would be satin body color and gloss white for the roof and trim. But you can't go wrong, truck looks great.

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

i would not quite say satin has run its course, but I'd have to agree - gloss if doing original colors. Especially if it is a daily driver that looks somewhat original. But yours is FAR from original, so another option would be satin body color and gloss white for the roof and trim. But you can't go wrong, truck looks great.

==================================================Thanks jocko

I was actually thinking if i did use satin i would do a gloss white stripe...

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-28-2011, 02:30 PM

One big consideration.... how good is your bodywork?
If it's good; gloss, if it's just so-so; satin.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-28-2011, 02:33 PM

lets see some suede 60-66 pics
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=284275

Post your 1960-1966 Flamed trucks!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=405996

And green:

House of Kolor Kandy Organic Green
www.houseofkolor.com/

Blue Blood · 08-28-2011, 02:51 PM

On my motorcycle,I like gloss, but on my cars(trucks now)I still like a satin/suade finish, with stainless & chrome trim/moldings & nice clean wheels.

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

One big consideration.... how good is your bodywork?
If it's good; gloss, if it's just so-so; satin.

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Body is almost all brand new...and the body guy has mad skills...it will be straight and clean i have no doubts

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 03:02 PM

1Bad62Pro/Street

I know that house of colors green very well on the end......it's nice ....But i am going to skip the flames this time around

Southcity · 08-28-2011, 03:06 PM

Body is almost all brand new...and the body guy has mad skills...it will be straight and clean i have no doubts[/QUOTE]

Since the body is so clean, paint it back to the original color it would look sweet and be stealthy.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-28-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

1Bad62Pro/Street

I know that house of colors green very well on the end......it's nice ....But i am going to skip the flames this time around

Yea.... It's extremely expensive too!
I want flames on mine. I like the old style candy flames with white tips.
I can't wait to see yours painted. Wish I could get mine lower on the ground!

Slammed50 · 08-28-2011, 03:14 PM

I'm with broey, you have a nicely built truck with lots of work put into it, do the same for the paint and gloss it out. It's not a "rat rod" so gve it a nice paint job.
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markeb01 · 08-28-2011, 03:23 PM

I like the satin finish on my truck because it was dirt cheap, easy to apply, and looks fine for months at a time with virtually no maintenance. Every beautiful paint job I’ve seen has been gloss. Satin or flat paint looks functional (IMHO). Personally I’ve never understood the concept behind an expensive flattened paint job. The cost and labor are nearly equal to a high gloss beautiful finish. If I were going to that much labor and investment I’d want it to be spectacular, not just functional looking.

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 03:59 PM

Thanks for all the input.....some great points

burlapen · 08-28-2011, 05:56 PM

I say gloss. I had a painter buddy of mine paint my dodge "satin" black by mixing a flattening agent in. To be honest I was really disappointed with they way it came out looking. It just looks like a poorly done cheap paint job. Not to say that I haven't seen nice ones, but if you are going to put that much work into it gloss is 10 times better. I agree flat paint seems overdone these days.

**tazattitude** · 08-28-2011, 06:56 PM

You could always do both. I hadn't seen it done before.
I did my gloss bc/cc and my satin bc/cc

wutnxt · 08-28-2011, 07:04 PM

Taz..

Nice looking build you have there......

**tazattitude** · 08-29-2011, 05:13 AM

Thanks! Looks like you're going to have a sweet one when you're done!

Lucather · 08-29-2011, 10:15 AM

Gloss is too gloss for me. Satin looks cheap. So I went for semigloss red and glossy white.

SulphuriousSam · 08-29-2011, 10:30 AM

I say if she's straight then go with the gloss. Satin is for the living room walls

j/k but I do think she'll look better under the friday night lights at the strip with a high gloss shiny paint job.

s11sean11 · 08-29-2011, 02:02 PM

cheap paint job

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-29-2011, 04:08 PM

If you paint it gloss the women will like it because they can see themselves in it to fix their hair..

08-28-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Satin or gloss for the body paint ? I am getting close on my pro street build and am at that point i need to decide whether to paint in gloss or paint it in satin. I can't decide so i thought I would see what everyone thought. I was originally thinking a gloss deep green with a pearl white with a hint of green in it. Then it was a satin in the original cab color and now i don't have a clue what i want to do . Maybe post some pictures if you have them......maybe i should have looked for the phot shop wizards....anyhow I would like to know what people are thinking these days. __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

08-28-2011, 12:39 PM	#2
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Here is a older side view....and the original cab color Attached Images __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

08-28-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? gloss, satin is about as outplayed as spinner wheels. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

08-28-2011, 01:40 PM	#4
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Original gloss green with a little pearl in it would look good. Are you keeping the trim? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

08-28-2011, 02:00 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? i would not quite say satin has run its course, but I'd have to agree - gloss if doing original colors. Especially if it is a daily driver that looks somewhat original. But yours is FAR from original, so another option would be satin body color and gloss white for the roof and trim. But you can't go wrong, truck looks great.

08-28-2011, 02:30 PM	#8
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? One big consideration.... how good is your bodywork? If it's good; gloss, if it's just so-so; satin. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-28-2011, 02:33 PM	#9
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? lets see some suede 60-66 pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=284275 Post your 1960-1966 Flamed trucks! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=405996 And green: House of Kolor Kandy Organic Green www.houseofkolor.com/ __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

08-28-2011, 02:51 PM	#10
Blue Blood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MV Ma. Posts: 114	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? On my motorcycle,I like gloss, but on my cars(trucks now)I still like a satin/suade finish, with stainless & chrome trim/moldings & nice clean wheels.

08-28-2011, 03:02 PM	#12
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? 1Bad62Pro/Street I know that house of colors green very well on the end......it's nice ....But i am going to skip the flames this time around __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

08-28-2011, 03:06 PM	#13
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Body is almost all brand new...and the body guy has mad skills...it will be straight and clean i have no doubts[/QUOTE] Since the body is so clean, paint it back to the original color it would look sweet and be stealthy. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

08-28-2011, 03:14 PM	#15
Slammed50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NW Posts: 121	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? I'm with broey, you have a nicely built truck with lots of work put into it, do the same for the paint and gloss it out. It's not a "rat rod" so gve it a nice paint job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out my build thread for my '63: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...49#post4806049

08-28-2011, 03:23 PM	#16
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? I like the satin finish on my truck because it was dirt cheap, easy to apply, and looks fine for months at a time with virtually no maintenance. Every beautiful paint job I’ve seen has been gloss. Satin or flat paint looks functional (IMHO). Personally I’ve never understood the concept behind an expensive flattened paint job. The cost and labor are nearly equal to a high gloss beautiful finish. If I were going to that much labor and investment I’d want it to be spectacular, not just functional looking.

08-28-2011, 03:59 PM	#17
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Thanks for all the input.....some great points __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

08-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#18
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? I say gloss. I had a painter buddy of mine paint my dodge "satin" black by mixing a flattening agent in. To be honest I was really disappointed with they way it came out looking. It just looks like a poorly done cheap paint job. Not to say that I haven't seen nice ones, but if you are going to put that much work into it gloss is 10 times better. I agree flat paint seems overdone these days. Attached Images __________________ 63 Chevy C-10 My build thread

08-28-2011, 06:56 PM	#19
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? You could always do both. I hadn't seen it done before. I did my gloss bc/cc and my satin bc/cc __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video



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08-28-2011, 07:04 PM	#20
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Taz.. Nice looking build you have there...... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

08-29-2011, 05:13 AM	#21
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Thanks! Looks like you're going to have a sweet one when you're done! __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-29-2011, 10:15 AM	#22
Lucather Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 17	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? Gloss is too gloss for me. Satin looks cheap. So I went for semigloss red and glossy white. Attached Images

08-29-2011, 10:30 AM	#23
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Satin or gloss for the body paint ? I say if she's straight then go with the gloss. Satin is for the living room walls j/k but I do think she'll look better under the friday night lights at the strip with a high gloss shiny paint job. __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-29-2011, 02:02 PM	#24
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08-29-2011, 04:08 PM	#25
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