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> Regarding recent discussions about military paint, I'll throw in my two
> cents worth. I found that the semi-gloss OD of the "cheep variety"
> (ie.Gillespie brand sold by RAPCO and a few others) is much more resistant
> to scratches and general wear if you add a catalyst hardener (NAPA
synthetic
> enamel catalyst is compatible). On the down side is an undesirable side
> effect of toooooo much of a glossy apearance. With a little experimenting
I
> found that if you add an additional amount of flatening agent equivilant
in
> weight to the weight of the added hardener, the extra flatening agent will
> cancel out the extra glossiness! The end result is a durable catalized
> paint with no added gloss, in a price range not even close to automotive
> paint. Ask your NAPA dealer for the catalist and flattening additive for
> synthetic enamel paint. Of course we all know how drying conditions effect
> the glossiness of semi-gloss OD paint. So, I would suggest if you use this
> formula to apply the first coat, let it flash off, then adjust the amount
of
> flattening agent to your own personal taste on the final coat, since
> humidity and drying time play a big part in the amount of gloss you end up
> with.
>
> Randy
>
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