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What is flex agent for the paint?

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What is flex agent for the paint? - 2/2/2008 11:00:41 PM   
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Knuck me if this should be in my old post, but I have heard from my former Auto parts Manager dude that when you paint a fiberglass car (such as a Corvette) you have to add the "right amount" of flex agent or the paint will split and crack because the body flexs.  Having worked retail for many years, I understand that sometimes the guys mixing the paint might not know a whole lot about what they are doing and are just following the "ingredients" list.  I was wondering if anyone had any insight into buying paint for a Corvette so I can be prepared when I approach "Fred" the mix-it-quick Automotive Paint Specialist...

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RE: What is flex agent for the paint? - 2/3/2008 8:34:20 AM   
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Flex agent was used in the old paints for the rubber bumpers so it wouldn't crack. I'm not sure if this applies to the newer urathane base/clear because they need hardners and reducers of their own to work. When I painted my T bucket which was fiberglass I just used the base/clear and there was no flex added. Just the hardner and reducer. It's been a while but I'm thinking it was for the lacquer paint which you probably cant get or want to use anymore.

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RE: What is flex agent for the paint? - 2/3/2008 9:35:29 AM   
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Not positive but I think you still have to use a flex agent with base coat/clear coat urethanes.

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