Best semi-gloss black aerosol paint?

[69hugger]

All,
Thanks for your suggestions. Funny how so many people have so many ideas on this.

ADiCarlo... I didn't think of DupliColor. I will see if they have a semi-gloss. Thanks!

65_LS1_T56.... Never tried SEM products. I don't know where to get it. I may have to do further research on this.

intocarss... Interesting that HD carries Krylon out there, but Rustoleum up here. Pep Boys doesn't carry the semi-flat at the few stores I called. I agree the satin is not great. I have a can of Krylon semi-flat coming today from Amazon. I hope it has the right sheen.

tubbed69... Thanks for that suggestion. I would have never thought of E-Bay for paint. Kinda hate to have to mail order every time I need a can or 2 of black. It takes days to get & freight usually ain't cheap.

JB64CHEVELLE... We don't have Orchard Supply up here. I wonder who private labels it for them? Usually 1 of the bigger mfrs that has their own brand(s).

Sieg....I am disappointed you are not impressed with the Krylon Semi-flat. I was hoping that was the answer. I am not one who likes to watch paint dry, so I think the X-O may drive me crazy. I am certain to stick my finger in it like an 8 year old and have to start over.

Ron in SoCal... I didn't know Sikkens comes in aerosol? If it does, maybe I can find that at an auto body supply?

Yesterday I tried Rustoleum Professional & Valspar, both from Lowes. They are not good. Translucent, very thin, and too shiny. I have many cans of black paint to donate to our local homeless graffiti artists....

Keep the suggestions coming if you have found the grail of readily available aerosols.

Thanks!!

[Musclerodz]

duplicolor engine enamel is available in low gloss and semi gloss. I tend to use a lot of it on small parts when I am not doing a large batch in the paint booth. I also like SEM trim black but is not as readily available and even more expensive. Spray can prices have gotten stupid.

Another option would be to go to your local paint supply store and have a spray can made up of the automotive paint you want to use. Usually about twice the price of a store bought can.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Sieg....I am disappointed you are not impressed with the Krylon Semi-flat. I was hoping that was the answer. I am not one who likes to watch paint dry, so I think the X-O may drive me crazy. I am certain to stick my finger in it like an 8 year old and have to start over.

I was crushed!

I was hoping it was a bad run but I've bought multiple cans 3-4 months apart and I fear they've change formulas. I'd still try it. Just be prepared to be patient and apply multiple (5-6) very light coats a couple minutes apart and use 10-12" distance. The first coats lay down with a translucent look which the semi-flat (now satin) never did. It's much easier to get runs whereas the previous formula was 3 medium passes and walk away.

The X-O is testy but it lays down and covers nice and the durability appears to be superior. But it's definitely a shoot it and step away from the part for 8 hours paint.

[renegade6]

I've had really good luck using the trim spray that another poster mentioned. It is about the best match for the semi-gloss under the hood.

[paulk68]

what are you guys using for the black plastic on the interior, like kick panels or arms rests?

[69hugger]

So I went & bought the SEM trim paint. It went on horribly thin, and I told myself it was junk. But it dried in minutes, and I thought I would give it a 2nd coat. That covered MUCH better. I thought this was the stuff to use, loved the sheen and it sprayed reasonably well. But thought I would test it over the other samples I had tried previously on scrap metal before I committed to the car. SURPRISE! It reacted to the Krylon/ Rustoleum/ Valspar samples & curdled up. As I has done a coat of the Krylon satin on the car, and I won't be able to completely remove it, now the SEM is out.
I am waiting for Fedex to bring the Krylon semi-flat today. If that doesn't work, I am back to square 1. Sheesh. Lucky I got time on my hands....

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by paulk68

what are you guys using for the black plastic on the interior, like kick panels or arms rests?

SEM trim black

[southview]

Upol black satin. Sprays out the can very nice and looks great. Might have to let that Krylon dry in the sun a few days.

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by southview

Upol black satin. Sprays out the can very nice and looks great. Might have to let that Krylon dry in the sun a few days.

Sun? I live in Minnesota. We get that in June & July. Maybe. But I hear you....

[69hugger]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I was crushed!

I was hoping it was a bad run but I've bought multiple cans 3-4 months apart and I fear they've change formulas. I'd still try it. Just be prepared to be patient and apply multiple (5-6) very light coats a couple minutes apart and use 10-12" distance. The first coats lay down with a translucent look which the semi-flat (now satin) never did. It's much easier to get runs whereas the previous formula was 3 medium passes and walk away.

The X-O is testy but it lays down and covers nice and the durability appears to be superior. But it's definitely a shoot it and step away from the part for 8 hours paint.

I agree completely with your assessment of the Krylon. It was soooo perfect. But I don't think the X-O will work for me. I simply don't have the patience to wait 8 hours for ANYTHING. I will stick my fingers in it or worse yet, try to "carefully" install the taillights while it is still tacky & ruin the job. I know me... it's one of my many shortcomings!