Matt clear coat, would you do it again?

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

What paint companies? PPG DCU2060 and Global D8115 mention nothing about pre clearing with gloss prior to matte clearing in their instructions.

Sikkens, and Glasurit, and Standox. As for car manufacturers Hyundia with their Matte Veloster, BMW, and Mercedes Benz.

Mike if you are to ask your PPG rep they would tell you to do it this way. To use the product you do not have to clear with gloss clear first, but if you are doing a complete car you will not have the same UV protection if you only use Matte clear.

Also you will not get the same smooth finish just going matte clear directly over base coat as you will going over sanded clear coat!

As I said I have not painted "my" car with Matte but I have done quite a bit of testing and more then ten matte jobs at a few customers.

Again "can" you do it without clear coating with gloss clear YES, will it give you the best and most durable finish NO!

Just trying to help on a subject I know about, that's all.