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Title: Kframe finish
Post by: cudamadd on July 02, 2023, 03:03:21 AM
What would be the correct finish for a k- frame  ? Flat black ,satin or a gloss black thank you every one cheers  :australia:
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: anlauto on July 02, 2023, 06:02:13 AM
I would say satin :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: RUNCHARGER on July 02, 2023, 07:28:26 AM
IMO not satin but not full gloss either. Maybe 60% gloss I would say.
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: anlauto on July 02, 2023, 07:52:26 AM
Discussing shades of black is like saying what colour blue is the sky...
I agree with Sheldon it's more gloss then flat so is that matte black ?? satin black ?? who knows :haha: :haha: :haha:
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: B5fourspeed on July 02, 2023, 12:13:48 PM
I power coated it semi black for durability.
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: pschlosser on July 02, 2023, 12:17:03 PM
Gloss black would be the closest to OEM factory, in my opinion.  Satin and flat finishes, including powder coating, will make road grime easier to stick to it.  But if its a show car not driven much, then soiling may not be a big concern.
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: Mrbill426 on July 02, 2023, 02:25:22 PM
I went with Martin Senour Chassis Black and I think it turned out pretty good; not super glossy.
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: Skdmark on July 02, 2023, 02:57:08 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on July 02, 2023, 07:28:26 AM
IMO not satin but not full gloss either. Maybe 60% gloss I would say.

Agreed.
Around 60% = semi-gloss.

Thers are no standardized definitions so there maybe some overlap in sheen levels from one manufacturer to another.
In desceding level of sheen typically.

Gloss
Semi-gloss
Satin
Eggshell
Flat / Matte


Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: RUNCHARGER on July 02, 2023, 11:15:33 PM
Ha. Alan I knew what you meant! Satan to me is almost like organisol. You'd think black would be black but it's like everything else these days, too many choices and it starts not to make any sense at all.
Title: Re: Kframe finish
Post by: johnr on July 03, 2023, 06:13:51 AM
I did mine in gloss black in the efforts of easier to clean. Although, I use all PPG Deltron paints and I have an additive for the epoxy clearcoat (tough stuff) that allows unlimited control over the sheen.