methods to dull paint

[Droptop-Rob]

Does anyone have any tried and true metholds to dull paint in areas that have been repainted and are too shiney in areas like door jambs etc. Thanks in advance. Rob

[DUB]

Either the areas can be prepped and cleared with a flattening agent in the clear so it will not shine. The amount of this flattening agent can allow some control in the amount of sheen teh clear will have.

If you are wanting the paint dull....and I mean dull....with no shine. It is much like the way I prep paint for re-painting and want to remove all of the shine so I know that my paint will stick. I use "Comet" cleanser and either a gray scotchbrite pad and water to get it dull and uniform. You could skip the scotchbrite pad and use a polishing towel. I know it will get dull...but how much you want it dull is up to you. If the towel does not work well...then use a used gray scotchbrite with the Comet and water and try that.

I have heard of many things...and this one is a FIRST....SO....You must be trying to get it to correct assembly standards for show or certification...right?
"DUB"

[Droptop-Rob]

Thanks DUB,
Yes I am asking for a friend how its preping his car for NCRS Judging. His car was repainted a few years ago and back in the day the whole car was painted lacquer and the jambs and such where not cleared therefore not as shiney as the rest of the interior.

[DUB]

Depending on what year his car is and how well they painted the jambs....He/she may be out of luck due to the poor painting practices that GM had back then. The jambs at the hinge area were so poorly painted..they would show the red oxide primer due to thin/no paint in some areas. I wish them the best in getting their car judged and passing.
"DUB"