How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
Mike Fridley
(---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net) Date: March 30, 2009 07:57PM
I have heard that you can cut a 2-part epoxy rod wrapping finish (Flex-Coat, U40, etc.) to get a matte or flat finish rather than a high gloss finish...
Anyone know how to do it?
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
Bill Stevens
(---.br.br.cox.net) Date: March 30, 2009 09:46PM
Do not change the percentages of the two components or add solvents trying to achieve matte surfaces upon curing. It is rumored there is currently work ongoing at Flexcoat to deliver a matte finish for thread coatings. Roger / John is the cat almost out of the bag? I am creating the matte by deglossing the cured finish by wet sanding with a 1200 wet sanding pad used by automotive painters for surface deglossing. Petit Paint company provided a matte surface two part epoxy paint years ago for model airplane builders that utilized fine white powder in the mix. Only the colors were available in matte and the clear was only high gloss.
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
PAUL FANNON
(119.77.68.---) Date: March 31, 2009 01:16AM
My answer to this question, when I have been asked to take the gloss off a rod, is to use 00 steel wool.
Metho or turps as a lubricant.
Works very well. Cheap and quick.
I would never add any thing to a resin. There are enough problems to deal with on the resin subject, without adding more.
Paul.
I fish therefore I am.
www.hookeduprods.com
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
allen forsdyke
(---.colc.cable.ntl.com) Date: March 31, 2009 03:37AM
why not finish with permagloss then???
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
Mike Fridley
(---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net) Date: March 31, 2009 04:09AM
to Allen,
That is my next option, quite frankly. Thanks for confirming what I was leaning towards!
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: March 31, 2009 08:58AM
PermaGloss is very high gloss. It's the "shiniest" wrap finish going. I doubt it will be what you want.
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Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
allen forsdyke
(---.colc.cable.ntl.com) Date: March 31, 2009 10:46AM
Sorry Tom i always thught permagloss gave a matt "hammered" like finish
BUT I have never tried it due to import rules
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: March 31, 2009 11:07AM
It has a slight eggshell appearance but it's not a matte type finish by any means. It's crystal clear, like water, and very bright and shiny.
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Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
allen forsdyke
(---.colc.cable.ntl.com) Date: April 01, 2009 03:20AM
Ahaaa eggshell thats where the language thing across the pond crops up over here eggshell is between matt and silk then gloss
My confusion sorry
Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: April 01, 2009 08:26AM
I understand - 2 people separated by a common language.
PermaGloss has a surface that is slightly rippled, hence the "eggshell" term. But it is quite clear and glossy bright.
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Re: How do I get a matte/flat finish with Flex-Coat?
Posted by:
allen forsdyke
(---.colc.cable.ntl.com) Date: April 01, 2009 09:45AM
LOL maybe we should "invent" an international rod building langusge then then wouldn`t be any confusion
Mind you saying that when you talk with billy and your half asleep it seems like he talks riddles ( in out up down +1 - 2 band 4 etc ) then you wake up and it all makes sense
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