Re-paint same color - different finish

Skniper · 02-24-08, 08:23 PM

Hello, first time in Paint & Body.

If i ever re-paint my fj62 I will definitely keep it the same color, the dark gray, but was thinking about a satin-ish type finish.

I've read that deglossers can be added to clear coat for the right effect. Since the Toyota gray is a metallic paint, can it still be given a duller finish and look right?
I really like the utilitarian look of duller satiny finishes, but I'd want it to be a quality looking re-paint.

jsaltlick · 02-25-08, 05:48 AM

give it a try. if it doesn't work you can always sand it off.

Di Trut · 02-27-08, 12:57 PM

yes some clears have a matting agent that can be added. I would just use a prepackaged satin clearcoat, rather than adding matting agent to a regular clear.

02-24-08, 08:23 PM	#1
Skniper IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 89	Re-paint same color - different finish Hello, first time in Paint & Body. If i ever re-paint my fj62 I will definitely keep it the same color, the dark gray, but was thinking about a satin-ish type finish. I've read that deglossers can be added to clear coat for the right effect. Since the Toyota gray is a metallic paint, can it still be given a duller finish and look right? I really like the utilitarian look of duller satiny finishes, but I'd want it to be a quality looking re-paint.

02-25-08, 05:48 AM	#2
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,934	give it a try. if it doesn't work you can always sand it off. __________________ John 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab "The Great Pumpkin" 1992 M-101 Tons of 40 parts for sale <---Link Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

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02-27-08, 12:57 PM	#3
Di Trut IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	yes some clears have a matting agent that can be added. I would just use a prepackaged satin clearcoat, rather than adding matting agent to a regular clear.