Paint

[Nicholas L.]

I have been looking for spray can of semi-gloss paint but all the stores seem to only have semi-flat. Are these interchangeable?

[Alan S.]

Re: Paint

Hi Nick,
I think to some degree they are interchangeable.
I find that the way the paint is sprayed (wet or dry) can have a surprising affect on the degree of glossiness from the same can. So you can suit what you're looking for.
If you're asking about black, I believe Quanta Products (in THE DRIVELINE) has 5 degrees of gloss.
Regards,
Alan

[Glenn D.]

Re: Paint

Alan made a very good point (wet or dry) . I noticed that when I painted my valve covers.

[David Z.]

Re: Paint

Sorry to be ignorant on this, but what is the "wet or dry" referring to ?

thx, Dave.

[Bill C.]

Re: Paint

I have been looking for spray can of semi-gloss paint but all the stores seem to only have semi-flat. Are these interchangeable?

Hi Nick,
Depends on what you are painting, what are you doing? If its the old Krylon Semi flat black #1613 I can send you some if needed. Its not readilly available in consumer lines any more but I can still get it.
Bill Caldwell

[Gary B.]

Wet vs. dry spraying

David,

The degree of gloss that you can get from, say, a can of Rustoleum semi-gloss black varies greatly depending on whether you dust it on with light coats (dry) or spray a lot until it almost runs (wet). Spraying until it almost runs (it will look wet) will increase the final glossiness.

Gary

[David Z.]

Re: Paint

Thanks for clearing that up for me Gary.

Best, Dave,