Summary for wrinkle paint Discussion
Wrinkle paint is the focus of this thread, with one reader asking for a one-coat metal cabinet finish that dries to a subdued, non-abrasive, wear-resistant texture, and another seeking a black wrinkle finish for a 1959 Ferrari dashboard using a spray gun rather than a spray can. The main practical answer comes from Lamar Jackson, who says Sherwin-Williams Polane T (a polyurethane enamel) can be used to create different textures and may require experimentation. He adds a useful rule of thumb: more fluid and less air generally produces more texture. The thread also notes that readers looking to buy wrinkle paint can find black wrinkle paint through common online sources, but the discussion centers on using Polane T for a professional sprayed wrinkle effect.
Quickstart: Adventurous readers may wish to jump to
thread 409 for a discussion of how wrinkle paint works and perhaps how you can make it. But if you want to buy it, read on …
Q. Hi, I would like to know if there’s an easy process of creating a wrinkle finishing on metal surfaces using ordinary paint (acrylics, water based, oils), i.e. baking the painted piece, adding some catalyzer to the paint, changing the paint’s pH, etc. I’m aware of krylon brand and other manufacturers spray cans and powder application, but what I’m really interested is in a quick, “weekend variety” process. Thanks.
Marcos Brandao
– Brasilia, Brazil
1999
A. Spray cans is the easy way. Buy paint that is “wrinkle” paint and follow the instructions to the letter. Time between coats and maintaining very close to 90 degrees between the coat application direction is the key. Takes some practice.
James Watts
– Navarre, Florida
1999
Q. Hi there,
I am looking for a good wrinkle paint in black, can anybody help please?
Thanks,
Sid A. Wright
– Mansfield, Notts., U.K.
2001
Q. I’m looking for a paint for a metal cabinet that will apply in one-coat, then dry with a “wrinkle” or other subdue, non-abrasive texture that has a high wear resistance.
Would prefer oil.
Thanks in advance!
Buck Bell
– Atlanta, Georgia
2002
Multiple threads merged: please forgive chronology errors and repetition 🙂
Wrinkle Paint Needed — NOT spray cans
I need to repaint the dashboard of a 1959 Ferrari. The paint should be a black wrinkle finish, but I am having trouble locating any product that will produce the desired finish. I am looking for paint to be used with a professional spray gun, not a 12 oz. spray can. Anyone know of a source? Thanks
William Strickland
– Essex, Massachusetts
2000
Ferrari paint on
eBay or
Amazon [affil link]
A. William, Sherwin-Williams has a product called Polane T (T=texture) it’s a polyurethane enamel. I use this product on a regular basis to achieve different textures. You might have to experiment, but generally the rule is- more fluid and less air = more texture. Good Luck
Lamar Jackson
– FWB, Florida
2000
adv. (affil link):
Polane on eBay
Q. I am restoring a collection of measuring instruments that originally have a black wrinkle (not crackle) finish, similar to that used on some old vehicle dashboards. The original finish was on Moore & Wright instruments.
I can find wrinkle paint in aerosol spray cans, but for this application I want to apply by airbrush, so it needs to be in ordinary tins or jars.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Albert Bishop
Retired precision engineer – Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
April 29, 2008
A. I am looking for a similar paint product. Since there has been no answers, I am going to suggest getting a can of wrinkle black paint and depressurize the can then open it up with a saw or drill, and voila! You have wrinkle black paint for your airbrush! Thin as necessary, but remember that ANYTHING ADDED WILL AFFECT THE FINAL FINISH.
Garry Marz
Godfella’s MC Shop – chicago, Illinois USA
October 7, 2017
Multiple threads merged: please forgive chronology errors and repetition 🙂
Wrinkle paint by Sherwin Williams
Looking for medium wrinkle, high gloss, high temp wrinkle paint once sold by Sherwin Williams in the mid sixties. This was commercial grade sold in gallon cans black in color. To be baked at 300 to 350 degrees to create wrinkle and cure.
Johnny Houghton
motorcycle restoration – Denton, Texas
2004