{"id":461,"date":"2018-12-21T15:58:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T13:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stardustcolors.co.uk\/blog\/?p=461"},"modified":"2021-09-16T23:59:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T21:59:25","slug":"how-to-create-a-car-body-paint-with-matt-or-satin-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stardustcolors.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-create-a-car-body-paint-with-matt-or-satin-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a car body paint with matt or satin areas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to create a car body paint with matt or satin areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When creating a custom paint, for example on a car bodywork, a motorcycle fairing, or on a bike<\/strong> frame, there\u2019s a very interesting effect which is the association of a matte surface with a glossy surface.<\/p>\n

Juxtaposing a beautiful matte topcoat<\/strong> with a gloss clear coat<\/strong> gives a fantastic aspect, but it raises technical difficulties related to implementation and some questions:<\/p>\n

– What to do first? The gloss topcoat, or the matt clear coat?
\n– How do you hide and sand certain areas?
\n– How not to leave any white marks caused by sanding<\/p>\n

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StardustColors, with the help of Bryan la tinta for the application, teaches you the trick to create a matt and gloss topcoat<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1 – First, it is necessary to apply the topcoat in the classic way, with a gloss bodywork clearcoat, to the entire painted work. This will form the glossy areas, which will be masked off thanks to the masking tape<\/p>\n

2 – Apply then the masking tape<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>to hide the areas that must remain glossy.
\nFor fine lines, especially for very tight curves, we can use a lighter to soften the line.<\/p>\n

3 – You can now use the matt clear coat<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. How to achieve a good adhesion?
\nDo not sand. If it\u2019s done with an abrasive sponge or paper, it will leave white marks under the adhesives, and this will produce a very poor appearance once the masking tapes are removed.<\/p>\n

4 – Make a quick and superficial flaming to obtain good adhesion on the substrate.
\nAfter flaming, apply a very fine pass of matt topcoat within 60 seconds.<\/p>\n

5 – Matt clear coat: it is important to apply only a very thin coat, to avoid a “stair” effect, and also to obtain a good adhesion.
\nAlso, it is recommended not to load the edges of the adhesives with product but instead, simply apply a thin pass around the masking adhesives. This will create a smooth and seamless finish.<\/p>\n

6 – Remove the masking tapes, then let the matt topcoat dry completely.
\nUsing a sticky pad<\/strong><\/span>, clean and scrub to soften the low edges<\/p>\n

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