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I Love Bowties · 10-22-2008, 04:54 PM

so it raly isn't that hard to keep a flat black car clean. Plus do you think that a vynal wrap would be better than a full on paint job.

Chewy · 10-22-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Txturbo

I don't see why flat black would be so difficult to take care of. All base coat/clear coat base colors are flat until the clear is sprayed on. All the gloss is in the clear coat. Just add a flattening agent to kill the gloss and it should still be as smooth as a regular glossy paint job with the same upkeep.

primer is flat, but a lot of color coats are gloss or have 'clear coat' mixed in, u can't get that DEEP look to it if its just a clear coat on a flat color. and flat isn't as 'smooth' as gloss (yes it IS smooth to the touch) but flat/matte has tiny tiny pores which gives it that look. if u've ever taken sand paper to some glass its the same effect - tiny tiny scratches give it a haze.

I Love Bowties · 10-22-2008, 07:41 PM

I don't mean to thread jack but is there a difference between the care of painted car or one wraped in a vynal.

2010_5thgen · 10-23-2008, 02:35 PM

you cant wax vinyl.

I Love Bowties · 10-23-2008, 03:49 PM

Ok so the basic washing is the same but either way if painted or not you wouldn't want to wax it right?

Chewy · 10-23-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

you cant wax vinyl.

with FLAT vinyl you are correct. but normal glossy vinyls are fine to wax. the local car wash here washes/waxes the police cars and those are covered w/ vinyl decals

the basic rule is: if it is flat finish - don't wax it, no mater it be paint or vinyl or whatever

Rekt · 10-23-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat_Black_SSRS

I have had it in this color since 2004, we painted it in my friends garage.
Here are some more hi-res photos:

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Good god.

DET MUSL · 10-23-2008, 05:36 PM

My buddies dad is a painter and he painted his SRT-4 flat black and it looks awesome. All he ever does to keep it clean is just wash it. I believe he told me that his paint does have a special clear coat over the black paint but as far as what it's called I have no idea.

OCRIDA · 10-23-2008, 05:38 PM

People get confused about the difference between flat black, satin black, and matte black.

depending on where u get ur paint done flat black can have that chalky look to it. but if u ask for a matte black or satin black type finish is totally different from a reg. flat black. u can test it out by just going to home depot and buying all three finishes in arousal spray can form. ive painted emblems and grills on my different cars and matte black has the best finish that gives you the so called flat black but still has a lil bit of a shine than regular flat black.

OCRIDA · 10-23-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DET MUSL

My buddies dad is a painter and he painted his SRT-4 flat black and it looks awesome. All he ever does to keep it clean is just wash it. I believe he told me that his paint does have a special clear coat over the black paint but as far as what it's called I have no idea.

everytime i see a car w/ a paint job like this reminds me of a chalk board in school back in the day lol

I Love Bowties · 10-23-2008, 08:35 PM

Ok thanks for all of your help

Unique Auto Depot · 02-05-2010, 10:42 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51613

CamaroSkooter · 02-05-2010, 11:52 AM

You resurrected a 2-year-old thread to post a link to a 3-month-old thread?

tones2SS · 02-05-2010, 12:45 PM

See thread; http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51613

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10-22-2008, 04:54 PM	#57
I Love Bowties Drives: 2009 maro hopefully on its way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	so it raly isn't that hard to keep a flat black car clean. Plus do you think that a vynal wrap would be better than a full on paint job.

10-22-2008, 07:41 PM	#59
I Love Bowties Drives: 2009 maro hopefully on its way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	I don't mean to thread jack but is there a difference between the care of painted car or one wraped in a vynal.

10-23-2008, 03:49 PM	#61
I Love Bowties Drives: 2009 maro hopefully on its way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	Ok so the basic washing is the same but either way if painted or not you wouldn't want to wax it right?

10-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#65
OCRIDA Drives: 2000 CAMARO V6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SO CAL Posts: 13	People get confused about the difference between flat black, satin black, and matte black. depending on where u get ur paint done flat black can have that chalky look to it. but if u ask for a matte black or satin black type finish is totally different from a reg. flat black. u can test it out by just going to home depot and buying all three finishes in arousal spray can form. ive painted emblems and grills on my different cars and matte black has the best finish that gives you the so called flat black but still has a lil bit of a shine than regular flat black.

10-23-2008, 08:35 PM	#67
I Love Bowties Drives: 2009 maro hopefully on its way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	Ok thanks for all of your help

02-05-2010, 10:42 AM	#68
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