re: flex agent

[Theo Thepen <thepen@pi.net>]

Jason Renville wrote:
>
>      A flex agent for paint is a rubberizer of sorts.  It is used primarily
>      for those composite bumpers and panels that flex on some newer cars.
>      It is basically an additive to the paint that allows the paint to flex
>      when the body panel moves.  I think this stuff would be great for the
>      beading?
>         Hey why doesn't someone try it and let me know!  I am not getting
>      painted until this summer.  I would sure love to have an answer by
>      then.

Hi,
I had my beadings painted using this flexing agent. It works OK, but you
have to be rather careful with them as when bending them too much or
scraping (or beating) them will make the paint come off. In general,
great way to get them matching the body paint.
Cheers,
Theo