Matt clear coat, would you do it again?

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I have not used the other brands matte clear, only PPG. I would hope the PPG rep would not tell me to apply in a different manner stated in their instructions.

http://www.benspaintsupply.com/wp-co...lear+11+12.pdf

http://www.automotivepaintandequipme...and%20Flat.pdf

Mike those are just the TDS sheets for the products. What I'm talking about is the process of how you go about repairing or doing a complete paint job on a Matte cleared car from one of the OE company's to repair or repaint. This process would be the same if you were redoing a MB or doing a custome car.

I have not tested PPG's matte clear but I have a couple of friends that are tech reps for them and we have had talks about this. They have the same recommendation as most of the paint company's.

In most cases we (the paint company's) have just adapted what the OE's have put out as to how repair their Matte paint on their cars.

Yes I agree that I would hope your rep would not tell you something that is not on the TDS sheet, but this would come from their repair proses sheet not the product data sheet.

[Musclerodz]

I understand what your getting at now.

[Moabdude]

Thanks for all the advice and warnings. The car is not going to be my daily driver but will be on the road maybe 20 times a year, tops.

But is there actually some one who did his car with matte clear coat?
If yes, would you do it again?

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Mike those are just the TDS sheets for the products. What I'm talking about is the process of how you go about repairing or doing a complete paint job on a Matte cleared car from one of the OE company's to repair or repaint. This process would be the same if you were redoing a MB or doing a custome car.

I have not tested PPG's matte clear but I have a couple of friends that are tech reps for them and we have had talks about this. They have the same recommendation as most of the paint company's.

In most cases we (the paint company's) have just adapted what the OE's have put out as to how repair their Matte paint on their cars.

Yes I agree that I would hope your rep would not tell you something that is not on the TDS sheet, but this would come from their repair proses sheet not the product data sheet.

The global sheet does not mention it, but the sheet for 2060 mentions it can be applied directly over basecoat. A concern I would have if you are trying to achieve a dead flat result, would be the fresh gloss undercoat gassing out and raising the gloss level of the matte top coat as it cures. The matte is very finicky in application and mixing to achieve even levels of finish over large surfaces. I have shot the outside of one car matte. It was over gloss that had already cured over one year, and it was a two-tone gloss/matte finish, but have shot plenty of engine compartments and interiors straight over basecoat with excellent results. It also helps to use appropriate cleaners for matte finishes as well. I really like wizards matte detailer to keep surfaces clean.

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

The global sheet does not mention it, but the sheet for 2060 mentions it can be applied directly over basecoat. A concern I would have if you are trying to achieve a dead flat result, would be the fresh gloss undercoat gassing out and raising the gloss level of the matte top coat as it cures. The matte is very finicky in application and mixing to achieve even levels of finish over large surfaces. I have shot the outside of one car matte. It was over gloss that had already cured over one year, and it was a two-tone gloss/matte finish, but have shot plenty of engine compartments and interiors straight over basecoat with excellent results. It also helps to use appropriate cleaners for matte finishes as well. I really like wizards matte detailer to keep surfaces clean.

As of now I have not seen any changing of the gloss level with the reclearing. I have checked a few cars that have been done with this proses, two of which were done over six months ago and look great even through the summer.

As for matte over base, you can go over it with no issues and I have done lots of engine compartments as well and they look great. I have done quite a few bikes as well directly over base with great results. Both of these are not prone to UV light all the time, the bike for sure but most aren't kept out side with a custom paint job.

The biggest reasons for clear coating and then sanding and reclearing with matte is you get that very smooth surface which let's the matte clear lay down so much flatter and smoother, and the best UV protection you can get.

I have not tried the wizard product for matte clear?? I will have to get some and check it out. The only products I seen and tried were from Hyundia, BMW, and MB. But all come as a kit and are very costly, well the BMW and MB were.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Rick D

As of now I have not seen any changing of the gloss level with the reclearing. I have checked a few cars that have been done with this proses, two of which were done over six months ago and look great even through the summer.

As for matte over base, you can go over it with no issues and I have done lots of engine compartments as well and they look great. I have done quite a few bikes as well directly over base with great results. Both of these are not prone to UV light all the time, the bike for sure but most aren't kept out side with a custom paint job.

The biggest reasons for clear coating and then sanding and reclearing with matte is you get that very smooth surface which let's the matte clear lay down so much flatter and smoother, and the best UV protection you can get.

I have not tried the wizard product for matte clear?? I will have to get some and check it out. The only products I seen and tried were from Hyundia, BMW, and MB. But all come as a kit and are very costly, well the BMW and MB were.

http://www.wizardsproducts.com

[badmatt]

DR beaslys Makes a nice Matte paint sealant. I use it on my DD.

[analyte]

I'm not here to argue, but I question how good the information is that you're reps are sharing. I've sprayed matte clear both in the OEM plants and refinsih, and I've never heard what you've stated. I call foul on the UV argument and will blame their lack of knowledge on the assumptionthat they have no technical or chemistry background.

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by analyte

I'm not here to argue, but I question how good the information is that you're reps are sharing. I've sprayed matte clear both in the OEM plants and refinsih, and I've never heard what you've stated. I call foul on the UV argument and will blame their lack of knowledge on the assumptionthat they have no technical or chemistry background.

Sorry I just saw your response.

First let me start by saying when I talk about the process here this is the recommendation of three paint manufacturers and three OEM's on how to "repair" a car painted with a matte finish from the OE. This is not something that I'm just saying on a forum! This is in Hyundai's, BMW, and Mercedes Benz technical bulletin on how to properly repair a matte finish at the collision level shop.

If you have worked or painted at the OE level then you know that that is a different process altogether from what is done at the collision level?

In a lot of the matte clear coats that are out there today do not have the same UV blockers in them as your traditional "shiny" clear coat. Just the same as your lower cost or "cheap clear coats" do hold up as well because they have very little UV blockers in them to keep the cost down. I'm not saying all but some do not.

As far as can you use just matte clear over base coat with out clear coating first yes you can I have said that already. What I was talking about is the "best" process for make it last and look the best for years to come.

As far chemistry back nope not me, but I do work with some very smart guys in that department

Now as far as technical I know a thing or two to get me enough trouble

[analyte]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Sorry I just saw your response.

First let me start by saying when I talk about the process here this is the recommendation of three paint manufacturers and three OEM's on how to "repair" a car painted with a matte finish from the OE. This is not something that I'm just saying on a forum! This is in Hyundai's, BMW, and Mercedes Benz technical bulletin on how to properly repair a matte finish at the collision level shop.

I have to admit I've never seen the technical bulletin's from the OEM's, but we don't repair them in the plant like that. Not sure why they recommend that process, but I'm sure going to check it out. Thanks!!

If you have worked or painted at the OE level then you know that that is a different process altogether from what is done at the collision level?

No doubt about that....lol

In a lot of the matte clear coats that are out there today do not have the same UV blockers in them as your traditional "shiny" clear coat. Just the same as your lower cost or "cheap clear coats" do hold up as well because they have very little UV blockers in them to keep the cost down. I'm not saying all but some do not.

Not sure who is telling you this, but I just don't get the logic in this statement. You'd be surprised to here that UV blockers aren't changed that often between coatings, regular clear or matte clear.

As far as can you use just matte clear over base coat with out clear coating first yes you can I have said that already. What I was talking about is the "best" process for make it last and look the best for years to come.

I may spray a panel with and without reg clear underneath to see how much difference it makes. If it's not visually noticable, I may run in in the WOM for a week or so to see if weather conditions have an effect or not.

As far chemistry back nope not me, but I do work with some very smart guys in that department


Now as far as technical I know a thing or two to get me enough trouble

Interesting thoughts in this thread. Thanks for sharing this process.