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Ravon Dark · 02-November-02, 09:22 PM

Ok, I'm not big on the glossy look thing, does a clear coat give it that glossy look? Or what? If it does, how can I get around that good glossy look that ruins such an evil case?

BZA · 02-November-02, 09:36 PM

if you are just using a krylon product spray paint in cans, just buy the flat version. and yes, I think they make clearcoats that give a more satin-like finish, rather than that deep wet look.

what color are you going for?

Send a PM to Insomniac, he knows all.

Ravon Dark · 02-November-02, 11:02 PM

hehe, either that or he'll respond to this one eventually.

Thanks BZA and I'm thinkin' Black and Silver maybe crimosn... though the silver /will/ be more of a reflective type, I'd prefer to have the black not be.

Hgoale · 03-November-02, 12:17 AM

Yea, BZA is right they make two kinds of spray paint clear coats. Crystal Clear and Satin Finish. Crystal Clear will give a glossy look somewhat, but the really glossy finishes come from a very flat clear coat that has been rubbed out properly. One coat of satin finish clear should make it nice and durable without giving it that uber glossy look.

Ravon Dark · 03-November-02, 12:21 AM

Ahhh, Gracias Hgoale!

Now that I know that, makes things easier... back to the bat cave!!!

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Ravon Dark Apex Techie II Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 100	Painting... Ok, I'm not big on the glossy look thing, does a clear coat give it that glossy look? Or what? If it does, how can I get around that good glossy look that ruins such an evil case?

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BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tallahasee, Florida Posts: 1,357	if you are just using a krylon product spray paint in cans, just buy the flat version. and yes, I think they make clearcoats that give a more satin-like finish, rather than that deep wet look. what color are you going for? Send a PM to Insomniac, he knows all. __________________ "Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement." - Ronald Reagan

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02-November-02, 11:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ravon Dark Apex Techie II Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 100	hehe, either that or he'll respond to this one eventually. Thanks BZA and I'm thinkin' Black and Silver maybe crimosn... though the silver /will/ be more of a reflective type, I'd prefer to have the black not be.

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Ravon Dark Apex Techie II Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 100	Ahhh, Gracias Hgoale! Now that I know that, makes things easier... back to the bat cave!!!