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Old 04-18-2014, 12:31 AM
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Default Possible to Darken Metallic Black so it looks non-metallic

I recently bought a metallic black 68 mustang and I love the car but I really don't like these sparkles. The car looks like it has glitter all over it which kind of takes away from the classic look of the car. Is there any wax or product that could limit the intensity of the sparkles in direct sunlight? I read about Mag #26, could that work?
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:33 AM
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Sorry I meant Meg's #26
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:42 AM
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#26 is a decent wax but it wont do much to reduce the flake reflectivity
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Old 04-18-2014, 08:25 PM
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Okay thanks, is there any product that could slightly reduce the sparkles?
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Originally Posted by BetterThanYourCamaro26
Okay thanks, is there any product that could slightly reduce the sparkles?
Yes around a gallon of black paint.
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Old 04-19-2014, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by barnett468
Yes around a gallon of black paint.
I am hoping to avoid a repaint seeing as the paint itself is in very good condition. I just heard about some waxes that darken a car's overall look which in my case would help reduce the flakes reflectivity but I want to make sure its possible.
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Originally Posted by barnett468
Yes around a gallon of black paint.
i agree.

i don't think there is anything that will hide metallic except a repaint.
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Originally Posted by BetterThanYourCamaro26
I am hoping to avoid a repaint seeing as the paint itself is in very good condition.
I am hoping Kate Upton will knock non my door any minute too...don't think that's gonna happen though.

We know you are hoping to avoid a repaint. you can not. You knew it had metal flake when you bought it. If you don't like it, repaint it.

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Yes around a gallon of black paint.


Originally Posted by BetterThanYourCamaro26
I just heard about some waxes that darken a car's overall look
I heard cold fusion works too.

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