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[ebinmaine 74,545]

Paint question. 

 

Ya know how a flat color is more forgiving than a gloss for showing surface defects...

 

How does a fine metallic compare to a plain non metallic paint?

[Bar Nuthin 1,483]

9 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Paint question. 

 

Ya know how a flat color is more forgiving than a gloss for showing surface defects...

 

How does a fine metallic compare to a plain non metallic paint?

 

Assuming you're comparing metallic gloss to solid gloss...

 

Metallic paints tend to contain a bit more translucent binder in the base to allow the flake to show through. When applied properly it should have as much (if not more) gloss. While it may show more imperfections like dents or waves (bending light) in the sheet metal - the metallic will sometimes be more forgiving for showing small pits and other surface imperfections (trapping light). 

Edited October 15 by Bar Nuthin

[ebinmaine 74,545]

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Others....

 

I'm looking at Rust-Oleum 2X  SATIN  Stone gray. 

Color looks light enough. 

 

Might put a Gloss clear over the Satin base later.  

 

Thoughts comments questions suggestions? 

 

[c-series don 10,562]

Okay, I went on the Rustoleum website to check it out. It looks pretty close to the original, probably close enough. I think I like it!! 

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,089]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

@c-series don

@Horse Newbie

 

Others....

 

I'm looking at Rust-Oleum 2X  SATIN  Stone gray. 

Color looks light enough. 

 

Might put a Gloss clear over the Satin base later.  

 

Thoughts comments questions suggestions? 

 

Cool, @ebinmaine why not just have the paint Gloss? In my experience the spray cans should work well, and since it’s not a special color, matching it when there is a big chip or scratch should be easy. I’d also look at the ACE brand spray cans. It seemed to dry faster and harder than the Rustoleum. I’ve had good luck with using implement paint as well. 

Edited 20 hours ago by MainelyWheelhorse

[ebinmaine 74,545]

7 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

Cool, @ebinmaine why not just have the paint Gloss?

 

This lighter tone of Gray is only available as a satin. 

No gloss....

 

 

7 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

In my experience the spray cans should work well, and since it’s not a special color, matching it when there is a big chip or scratch should be easy.

 

True. We always have a spare can or two of every color laying around. 

 

7 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

I’d also look at the ACE brand spray cans. It seemed to dry faster and harder than the Rustoleum. I’ve had good luck with using implement paint as well. 

 

I need to get into a larger store as well. This was at a favorite store but it's a small local place. 

He can order whatever I  choose.  

 

 

[Bar Nuthin 1,483]

15 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

I'm looking at Rust-Oleum 2X 

I really like the Rust-Oleum 5 in 1 spray cans. They lay out a beautiful fan pattern.

Unfortunately, that line of paint is one of their slower drying formulas, so patience is required. And colors are limited.

I'm not sure their website displays all of the available colors, since I just picked up a can of IH Red at Lowes, but it's not listed on their website.

 

Stops Rust Protective Enamel with Custom Spray 5-in-1 | Rust-Oleum

Edited 7 hours ago by Bar Nuthin

[ebinmaine 74,545]

1 hour ago, Bar Nuthin said:

Rust-Oleum 5 in 1 spray cans.

 

Hadn't heard o' that one. 

[kpinnc 15,692]

I'm not a fan of the new "selectable" spray cans. The function itself is nice if you need it, but the ones I have tried clog up easily after use. With the standard nozzle, you can clean them after use with good reliability if the can is stored for later use. 

 

The multi- pattern nozzles are harder to clean out and some will clog even if using solvents to clean after each use. 

 

For what I have seen at least, you're better off using the entire can once started. No amount of cleaning allows for storage and re-use after the first spray. 

Edited 1 hour ago by kpinnc