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Offline robdrobd

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Clearcoat or not?
« on: September 06, 2009, 07:30:27 PM »
If you want a flat finish on your tank, do you still put some kind of clear coat over the paint job, or just use flat, gas resistant paint?
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Re: Clearcoat or not?
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2009, 08:13:54 PM »
Best bet would be to use a flat single stage paint. I recommend PPG.
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Re: Clearcoat or not?
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009, 04:45:31 AM »
do you know if it is fuel resistant?
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Re: Clearcoat or not?
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2009, 05:11:59 AM »
They do make catalysed (sp?) flat urethane clear coat paint. I know Kustom Shop carries some and I'd imagine all the other major paint manufacturers do as well.

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Re: Clearcoat or not?
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2009, 06:18:04 AM »
Quote from: manjisann on September 07, 2009, 05:11:59 AM
catalysed (sp?)


catalyzed :)


And if you want any real fuel resistance you HAVE to use a catalyzed (two-part) paint.


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