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So what is with the flat colors... is it supposed to make touch ups easier or are they just wanting to cheap out on the paint because metallic is harder.
It’s because non metallic colors are trending. Its refreshing that non metallics are offered now., nice change from 50 years of metal flake And pearl paint jobs
Just a style trend. Retro return to the 50s/60s. Dodge seemed to start it with the Challenger but now everyone is doing it. I like it a lot. I just wish Ford would offer more than just 4 actual colors (in addition to the 6 shades of gray/white/black). ?
Where’s the Grabber Blue?
Have you not shopped for cars in the last 5 years? Every manufacturer is doing it. I actually like it.
I have... actually bought new in 2013 and new in 2018 but flat colors are so .... well .... flat
figured it was an off road thing but I like to see depth in my paint. If the Area 51 is what I think it will be, I'll go for it. Otherwise, maybe that blue, orange, or red that is still metallic and has more paint layers.
Flat paint may be easier to touch up or put an off road wrap over it.
To be clear, "flat" paint refers to a low gloss, luster or low reflectivity. Metallic refers to metal flake, like a bass boat.
The flat fad probably started with the hotrodders a few years back, or I should say, it was stolen from them. Guys fixing up cars while they drove them, or didn't have the $$$$ for a premium paint job just yet, just drove them in full primer. Primer grey, black, red oxide, white ... pretty much covers primer colors.
It looked cool, so all the richers wanted to copy that, so now you can get "flat" black Super Cars in the 7 figures and they all have started to offer other colors with low luster.
It also collided with the "tatical" rage, which intriduced other colors from the camo scheme....sorry, what a joke. 97% of these "car commandos" have never served. Tactical this, tactical that....tactical everything.
From what I have learned on the painting forums as I research painting my 69 Bronco....
Flat paint , the flatter it is , the harder it is to maintain, clear coat or otherwise. It tends to pick up and hold on to the slightest amount of oils, as in finger prints. Don't drip your gasoline on it at refill, don't let your grubby little kids around it.
AND for the love of God, don't try to wax a flat paint!!!! LMMFAO!! You'll NEVER get rid of the streaks!
Repairs: again, from what I have read ... the flatter it is the harder it is to maintain/repair. It leaves definite lines where ever you try to end your "blend", getting the color and sheen correct is horribly difficult...again, depending on "flatness".
You cannot sand it, wet sand it, buff it or again, wax it. It has to be laid perfectly the first time, every time.
If you want a paint for offroading a beater, you'll go with a single stage solid paint. (No clear coat, no metal flake). Urethane is the current standard, it's tough as hell, but EVERYONE (OEM) is clear coating their solids anyways. As far as offroading colors, I have always thought grey/silvers just tend to lose their gloss when they are dirty instead of looking "dirty", like black does.
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