Rattle Can Real Semi-Gloss Paint?

[trukman1]

Every "semi-gloss" paint I've tried turns out more "gloss" than what OEM looks like.
Anyone found a real semi-gloss spray paint?
VHT Roll-bar paint, Rustoleum Semi-gloss black, etc. all look shinier than factory under body paint.
I even tested flat and it's too dull.
Thanks for any help.

 

[skunked]

Try rustoleum 7777 Satin paint

 

[trukman1]

I've got the 7777 Rustoleum and thought it was too shiny.

Might just go ahead and use it if it's the closest I can get.

Thanks.

 

[skunked]

I can't say I've ever thought it was shiny and I've sprayed dozens of cans over the years. Maybe it was still kinda fresh?

some parts I've sprayed with it

 

[89 jimmy]

The shiny may be a good thing as mud, dirt etc. would not stick to it as much. Although too shiny doesn’t look right or match

 

[89 jimmy]

I can't say I've ever thought it was shiny and I've sprayed dozens of cans over the years. Maybe it was still kinda fresh?

some parts I've sprayed with it

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That looks perfect

 

[obijuank5]

I buy semi gloss rustoleum professional by the case. It's perfect for that imo.

 

[Truckman4life]

Isn't an actual chassis black paint more of a satin finish than a semi-gloss?

 

[skunked]

Isn't an actual chassis black paint more of a satin finish than a semi-gloss?

sure looks like it

 

[trukman1]

Isn't an actual chassis black paint more of a satin finish than a semi-gloss?

Yes, your right. I stand corrected.

I can't say I've ever thought it was shiny and I've sprayed dozens of cans over the years. Maybe it was still kinda fresh?

some parts I've sprayed with it

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That looks good! Maybe I need to let it cure longer. That should be okay since I'm planning on doing the entire underside and engine compartment (inner fender wells, etc) in the same paint.

I painted my son's truck frame with the 7777 and it sure looked shinier than that but I didn't check it after the second day because he put the bed back on.

Thanks everyone!