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Old 04-21-2014, 05:57 PM
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Default Best semi-gloss black aerosol paint?

For many years, I used Krylon semi-gloss as the go-to paint for engine bay, chassis, and other parts needing the semi-gloss treatment. It sprayed beautifully, dried fast, and gave the perfect sheen. It was almost impossible to screw it up.
My current need is to paint the taillight panel on my '69 Camaro. It obviously needs to look better than the under hood areas.
The "new" formulation (p/n 51613) of Krylon "satin" black is slightly glossier than the previous formulation, and doesn't spray as smoothly, leaving spatters. I have tried several cans with the same result. The biggest problem though is it is just a bit to shiny.
I read elsewhere that all the paint manufacturers were forced to reformulate due to emissions regulations, etc. Now these sprays don't seem to work as well.
So now what?
Krylon does have "semi-flat", p/n 53565, which is between satin & flat, but I cannot find it locally. And I'm not sure what it looks like.
I really don't want to spend big $$ to paint 2 square feet and wait days for it to arrive, so I am hesitant to go to Eastwood.
I am not historically a Rust-O-leum fan because it used to spray poorly and took forever to dry. Maybe that has changed?

Anybody have a suggestion as to the best product (readily available) to use for this?

Thanks in advance!

Bill
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