Flat Black / Satin Black

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Flat Black / Satin Black

May 14, 2009, 03:10:58 PM

what's the difference between "flat" and "satin"? I thought they meant the same thing(?). Also, everytime i've ever used flat black paint it turned chalky after awhile. is there a way to avoid this?

Flat Black / Satin Black

Reply #1 – May 14, 2009, 03:21:51 PM

Flat is a no-gloss paint. Satin is a low gloss paint.

Flat Black / Satin Black

Reply #2 – May 14, 2009, 04:48:01 PM

Quote from: HAVI;272303

Flat is a no-gloss paint. Satin is a low gloss paint.

What he said!!!! lol got the question from my thread huh????? but yeah satin is like having a mild gloss, but still not as dull as flat .....

Flat Black / Satin Black

Reply #3 – May 14, 2009, 04:50:09 PM

to keep flat from getting chalkey, you need to put a flattening additive in regular auto paint or clear coat.

Flat Black / Satin Black

Reply #4 – May 14, 2009, 05:43:33 PM

can you control the 'flatness' when you use a flattening agent? as in, if you use less flattening agent will your finish be satin.....if you use more will your finish be flat?

Flat Black / Satin Black

Reply #5 – May 18, 2009, 07:45:40 PM

Quote from: mattg;272323

can you control the 'flatness' when you use a flattening agent? as in, if you use less flattening agent will your finish be satin.....if you use more will your finish be flat?

yes

Flat Black / Satin Black

Reply #6 – May 18, 2009, 09:21:48 PM

Quote from: mattg;272323

can you control the 'flatness' when you use a flattening agent? as in, if you use less flattening agent will your finish be satin.....if you use more will your finish be flat?

Yep, that's how you do it.