Protecting Flat Black??

[Chase@InsanePaint]

The Charger goes into Goolsby Customs on Monday to begin a two week long facelift. Most of you guys saw my thread on the dreaded, horrific, deep scarring waterspots I couldn't get out. So I'm taking this opportunity, as the Charger goes in to get those taken care of, as a chance to get a few custom things done!! Here's the list:

#1) Remove washer nozzles from hood, and all lines underneath. Weld up nozzle holes and repaint.

#2) Shave third brake light & keyhole on trunk. Hand fabricate new low profile metal spoiler into trunk and repaint trunk. Trunk will be totally shaved and clean.

#3) Color match tops/sides of new Flashtech LED halo tinted tails, to blend in with the rest of the car.

#4) Wet sand & re-clear any "problem" areas on entire paint job (the few that exist, lol).

#5) Hood, roof, and trunklid top all painted flat black.

 

So anyway, as she comes back with some new flat black body panels, I'm wondering how to care for them?? Obviously I can't use any "shine enhancing" protectants. So what does Adam's offer, that will PROTECT the flat black surface?? Yet NOT enhance shine??

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Anyone??

[Z71_Denali]

have you seen the thread Dylan did on how to care for vinyl stripes? i would suggest you use the same method they used on the flat black stripes on the camaro but i wouldn't use the SVRT on paint.

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/general-detailing-discussion-questions/12124.htm

 

if this is incorrect, someone more knowledgeable on the subject will chime in tomorrow morning!

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Hadn't seen that yet. Thanks Ryan!!

[Odds and Ends]

I regularly wash a friend of mine's Audi A4 which he had resprayed flat black and it's a simple 2 bucket wash and detail spray. I put some Brilliant Glaze on a mirror as a test and while it does shine it up a bit, it remains flat black. As far as I know, you won't turn it into gloss black no matter how hard you try. It is a different "color" to begin with. His is single stage paint with no clear.

 

- Darryl

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Great info Darryl!! I understand where you're coming from. I've made the decision at this point to do a "satin" black instead. And it WILL HAVE a flat clear on it. Preciate ya chiming in.

[1anonly]

I don't think I would do anything to it but wash it. However, you are getting a clearcoat on it. A flat clear is something I have never dealt with. I know flat paint with no clear is a wash only, no polish or wax.

 

Play around with a hidden spot and let us know what the results are.

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Yeah. I'm just scared to leave it unprotected!!

[Z71_Denali]

now that i think of it, MSS wouldn't be a bad wax/sealant to test so the paint lasts longer, since it is going to be clear coated. its just a sealant, not sure if it has a lot of properties to "gloss" the paint

 

might make that satin realy "pop" in the sunlight.... the way you would want satin to "pop" of course!

[sixt9stang]

I don't have much for advice on it but I can't wait to see pics of it all done!

[Chris@Adams]

Post up some pics when done Chase!