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How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #1
kaduku Dakine Bruddah San Francisco Bay Area, USA 1971 MG MGB "Kaduku"	Posted: January 30, 2012 10:06PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 685

Help, I sprayed my center console with gloss vinyl paint. Now it looks like I doused it with Armor All. I want it to match the dull look of my dash. Never really liked that shiny look of Armor All.

So far, I am having a hard time looking for semi-gloss vinyl paint. Any other ways or methods to de-gloss this thing?

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #2
DeadErnie Lawrence S Sykesville, MD, USA 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: January 30, 2012 10:14PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 189

Could try sanding it with 1000 grit paper or now that it's painted maybe you could use a semi-gloss or flat clear.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #3
mitchelld996 Mitch D Los Angeles, California, USA 1972 MG MGB GT	Posted: January 30, 2012 10:31PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,469

First - spray a test piece.

Second - try wiping with a cloth dabbed in some solvent. I would try solvents such as a) Acetone, b) Denatured Alcohol (not rubbing alcohol), c) Paint Thinner, d) Goo Gone (brand name solvent)

TEST TEST TEST TEST as I cannot be held responsible for results that don't meet your approval. The cloth shouldn't be dripping with solvent. You'll have to test for yourself to get the desired end result.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #4
Gary E Gary Edwards Kernersville, ,N.C., USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: January 30, 2012 10:42PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,197

If it is well coated with vinyl paint then you should be able to recoat with another paint. I would allow it to dry for at least a week first, longer would be better.

Gary

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #5
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: January 31, 2012 01:09AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,723

if the paint is on and cured you can 'mist' it with any other paint, say flat black... I am not recommending the process not will I take responsibility for the results but it would cut the gloss.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #6
mowogman Bryan Frazier NC, USA	Posted: January 31, 2012 07:48AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,450

Since you have paint on it already, a matte or semigloss clear would tone it down to the finish your after. Test paints for compatability. Down the road look into SEMS paint for upholstery work. It will restore the OE color to vinyl, plastic, and carpet. Your local upholstery shop can point you to a supplier of SEMS.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #7
pcadogan pat c ok, USA 1973 MG MGB "Eliza Jane"	Posted: January 31, 2012 07:53AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 2,258

I would just repaint it with a satin finish black from a rattle can

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #8
dcraddock43 Dave Craddock Redford (Detroit), Mi., USA	Posted: January 31, 2012 08:55AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 663

SEM paints (sold by body shop suppliers) have a variety paints( Spray cans ) that should work well,, but fist you might try a light sctch brite pad, that may kill the gloss to your satisfaction.
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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #9
Emil Wojcik Metuchen, NJ, USA 1964 Porsche 356 C 1978 MG MGB	Posted: January 31, 2012 09:00AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,500

I used gloss black vinyl spray on the seats of a car a few years ago and it looked too glossy.

So I spayed another light coat of the same vinyl paint over them - a little more than a dusting, but not a heavy coat at all. That left a nice semi-gloss finish.

But you'll need to experiment to get the right look. Too much paint and it will still be too glossy. Too little and it won't be an even coat.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #10
bleteaches6 lee orphan Sumner, WA, USA 1956 MG MGA 1500 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) 1979 MG Midget 1500	Posted: January 31, 2012 09:05AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 6,954

I agree with Dave, SEM makes plastic interior paints available in a variety of finish glosses, doesn't cost a ton and usually can be had at a good auto paint store if not the local auto parts.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #11
NOHOME Peter Plouf London, Canada 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye "Lil" 1967 MG MGB GT "Maggie (GT From Hell)"	Posted: January 31, 2012 11:46AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 11,867

matte is the finish you are looking for. You wont liek flat black anymore than the armor-all look.

I would just re-spray

Pete

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #12
bleteaches6 lee orphan Sumner, WA, USA 1956 MG MGA 1500 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) 1979 MG Midget 1500	Posted: January 31, 2012 01:24PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 6,954

SEM makes one color of black that matches OEM stuff. I'll try to get a picture for you when I get home from the club meeting tonight.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #13
kaduku Dakine Bruddah San Francisco Bay Area, USA 1971 MG MGB "Kaduku"	Posted: January 31, 2012 02:35PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 685

Thanks all for the responses and the great advice. I found a supplier of SEM products nearby and will look into it.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #14
Ogre1 Allan Ogilvie Melbourne Victoria, Australia 1977 MG MGB "Greenb"	Posted: January 31, 2012 04:58PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,332

Try wiping with penetrol. Best deglosser there is.

Edit: I meant ESP (same company) Easy surface prep, deglosses oil base paint.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/31/2012 05:02PM by Ogre1.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #15
kaduku Dakine Bruddah San Francisco Bay Area, USA 1971 MG MGB "Kaduku"	Posted: February 03, 2012 01:25PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 685

I wanted to thank everyone for their contribution to this thread. My problem was solved.

I did buy a can of SEM vinyl paint. Before I did anything with the SEM paint, I wiped the console with Goo Off, which did take off some of the gloss. Next I used a light scotch brite pad, which did the trick.

I did not need to use the SEM paint, but I may still try it later just too see if it has better results.

Thanks again folks!

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #16
Take your top off Colin Wheeler Hebron Connecticut, USA 1973 MG MGB "Bumble" 1974 Jensen Healey "Jasper" 1974 MG MGB "Lorna" 1974 MG MGB GT 1975 MG MGB GT → more	Posted: February 03, 2012 03:09PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 765

I use SEM's Landau black dye on all my interior and engine bay parts. Perfect level of sheen.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #17
mac townsend Fairfield, CA, USA	Posted: February 03, 2012 04:36PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 18,049

respray with bumper paint.

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #18
kaduku Dakine Bruddah San Francisco Bay Area, USA 1971 MG MGB "Kaduku"	Posted: February 18, 2012 07:08PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 685

In reply to # 1975047 by Take your top off I use SEM's Landau black dye on all my interior and engine bay parts. Perfect level of sheen.

Colin,
You were right. The SEM Landau black was perfect. Thanks!!!

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #19
mitchelld996 Mitch D Los Angeles, California, USA 1972 MG MGB GT	Posted: February 18, 2012 07:31PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,469

PICTURE!

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Re: How to De-Gloss My Paint Job? #20
kaduku Dakine Bruddah San Francisco Bay Area, USA 1971 MG MGB "Kaduku"	Posted: February 19, 2012 06:17PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 685

In reply to # 1988396 by mitchelld996 PICTURE!

Mitch,
As requested.

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