I'm in the middle of spraying my bike frame and I've decided to go with a matte clear coat. I've never used a matte clear so want to avoid buying something that's no good. Anyone with experience here?
I want a true matte finish and not something half arsed. I've given the frame a good rub with wet 1000 grit which looks spot on, and that's the sort of look i'm hoping to achieve.
So far i've come across Rustoleum, Hycote, Autotek and Plastikote. Reviews seem to be mixed. Some people say that they haven't achieved a true matte finish and others say theirs has changed the paint colour or the clear has left a milky finish. Also some reports of easily chipped or soft paint.
Rustoleum
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rust-Oleum-AE0040003E8-400ml-Crystal-Clear/dp/B001W03PS6/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=matt+lacquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-7&th=1
Hycote:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYCOTE-XUK...lacquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-6#customerReviews
Autotek:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autotek-AT...acquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-12#customerReviews
Plastikote:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plasti-kot...acquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-33#customerReviews
I want a true matte finish and not something half arsed. I've given the frame a good rub with wet 1000 grit which looks spot on, and that's the sort of look i'm hoping to achieve.
So far i've come across Rustoleum, Hycote, Autotek and Plastikote. Reviews seem to be mixed. Some people say that they haven't achieved a true matte finish and others say theirs has changed the paint colour or the clear has left a milky finish. Also some reports of easily chipped or soft paint.
Rustoleum
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rust-Oleum-AE0040003E8-400ml-Crystal-Clear/dp/B001W03PS6/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=matt+lacquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-7&th=1
Hycote:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYCOTE-XUK...lacquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-6#customerReviews
Autotek:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autotek-AT...acquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-12#customerReviews
Plastikote:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plasti-kot...acquer&qid=1600212961&sr=8-33#customerReviews