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Old 03-18-2008, 08:13 AM   #160
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Originally Posted by HyperTek View Post
how is this flat/satin color achieved?
There is a flatening agent that is mixed into the paint and the clear coat.

Most paint/body shops can mix the flat into an existing paint, or you can purchase special blends with it already in.
Its not the easiest to shoot because the agent needs to be thoroughly mixed, and mixed often. But it is much easier to sand/buff.
Oh, and its applied like regular paint, no special tools/skillz.
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