[DeTomaso] Paint question

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I used a Base Coat Clear Coat. It ended up working out using a DuPont base
and a PPG clear.

The reason for the PPG clear was it was mixable on different levels of
satin. You can add different levels of gloss to change the level of satin.
After experimenting the pure flat had a slight satin finish which is what
I was looking for.

http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint2/well.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint2/well6.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/tub1.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/tub2.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/ei/LidonA.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/rear6.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/hood2.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/sv3.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/dl3.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/dl4.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint1/rear7.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/paint3/done2b.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/deck/dl1.jpg

>
> I've stripped the engine compartment of 6643 recently and I'm not far away
> from being paint ready.
> I filled most of the spot weld dimples and smoothed some of the bigger
> lumps and bumps that the car left the factory with.
> I've had Panteras with the engine compartment finish as nice as the body
> but that's not what I'm going for this time.  I don't want a custom or
> over restored look.
> I want a relatively stock look, but a very nice stock look hence some of
> the cosmetic work.  Here is the question:
>
> Is there a satin black that will not chalk?  One that can be washed
> without changing the surface.
> I've heard that there are some new hotrod finishes that are satin but can
> even be waxed...or satin clear coats
> that are very smooth.  Any experience or recommendations here?
> Thanks!
>
> Michael
> Gruppo Rompiculi Corsa
>
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