Buffing flat black for a satin look?
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Is it possible to buff/polish flat black to get a more satin look or is it hard to get an even finish?
The flat black is a black basecoat with clearcoat&matting agent.
In a word…no,you can’t polish something and make it more dull.what you need to do is experiment with a single stage black with different percentages of flattening agent to get the desired gloss.
I think he is looking to give the flat a bit more shine.
I don’t think you will get it even.Too much problems.. too much time..
Get hold on your paint supplier paint chips for flat colors and see what percentage of flattening agent you need to use.. Much better finish no haloing.. no flatter/shinier spots..
You will never get it to match..
I have tried it and it bit my a$$As you’ve guessed, getting it even is likely to be impossible.
I’ve done it on small parts like door handles, trims, window frames etc that require a satin finish. Rather than messing around to match the gloss level with paint I’ve simply sprayed them matt then gradually polished them up to the right kind of sheen. I wouldn’t even think about trying to do the same with a body panel though.
[quote=”Andy T” post=33468]As you’ve guessed, getting it even is likely to be impossible.
I’ve done it on small parts like door handles, trims, window frames etc that require a satin finish. Rather than messing around to match the gloss level with paint I’ve simply sprayed them matt then gradually polished them up to the right kind of sheen.[/quote]
And that worked well? (Smaller parts)
I wouldn’t describe it as proper technique but it worked fine on those small items, yes.
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