Flat or matte finishes
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Flat or matte finishes
Guys,
Would you consider painting a chrome bumper car a flat color? I saw a 72 last week that was flat black or flat gray (hard to tell for sure) with old school torque thrust wheels. It was not primer and it appeared to have a clear coat on it. This car looked really cool. I don't know that I would ever have the ballz to do such a thing. Anyone got pics of flat vettes?
Kevin
Would you consider painting a chrome bumper car a flat color? I saw a 72 last week that was flat black or flat gray (hard to tell for sure) with old school torque thrust wheels. It was not primer and it appeared to have a clear coat on it. This car looked really cool. I don't know that I would ever have the ballz to do such a thing. Anyone got pics of flat vettes?
Kevin
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From: Ontario
My daughter actually remarked recently that 'guy' has actually evolved into a genderless word and is often used to address women now too. I didn't know that, which isn't surprising. I usually lag way behind on appropriate terminology 
Anyway, can plasti-dip be sanded if you decide to paint it afterward or do you have to remove it first? I'd never (ever) do that to my Vette but I like building custom golf carts. Seems like an appropriate finish for a rat rod style plastic body Club Car DS.
Anyway, can plasti-dip be sanded if you decide to paint it afterward or do you have to remove it first? I'd never (ever) do that to my Vette but I like building custom golf carts. Seems like an appropriate finish for a rat rod style plastic body Club Car DS.
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Personally, I like the flat black look, because it is a little different. It seems to be popular, but not knowing how long that will last, it could be risky. My 79 is a black over silver Pace Car knockoff. I am considering plastdipping the silver for a gloss black over matt black look. The nice thing about plastidip is that it is not permanent and can be peeled off without any paint damage.
Burning Brakes
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From: Winston Ga.
Yours looks like a stealth aircraft.
good job!
I agree I wouldnt do it on a chrome care but probably not for the reasons you might think. I think the chrome would detract from your look.
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Thanks EasyMike, I for one don't take offense to the "guys" thing. I don't think it's gender specific anymore, either. Thanks though for looking out for us. I think Vince's looks great matte, but I don't like all mattes, I think it depends on the car.
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How times have changed. When I was in high school, the gray or black primer look meant you were saving up for a paint job. For an adult behind the wheel, it was typically the trailer park Bubba in a Nova that tracked down the road like a hermit crab being held together with 5 gallons of Bondo.
Neither situation ever did see an actual coat of paint.
Today, it's considered cool and stylish!
Neither situation ever did see an actual coat of paint.
Today, it's considered cool and stylish!
Burning Brakes
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From: Winston Ga.
How times have changed. When I was in high school, the gray or black primer look meant you were saving up for a paint job. For an adult behind the wheel, it was typically the trailer park Bubba in a Nova that tracked down the road like a hermit crab being held together with 5 gallons of Bondo.
Neither situation ever did see an actual coat of paint.
Today, it's considered cool and stylish!
Neither situation ever did see an actual coat of paint.
Today, it's considered cool and stylish!
I still have the photo somewhere.