I personally don’t like the matte finish if you want it to look almost exactly the same, use FLAT clear. You will still get some of the contrast to pop as mentioned above and no more rust will flake off.

Buy a few rattle cans of matte and flat and try it on some old rusty metal first and see what you like.

But with all of that being said, I wouldn’t do either. If it’s just going to be in your garage, it will hardly rust any further for years to come.

Just my 2cents,
Steve

Last edited by Speedracer; Tue May 14 2019 12:29 AM.

-Steve B. (WTB: 48" Flying A button, 48" black/org Phillips 66, White Star, and Chevrolet Signs. Also looking for a Wayne 866. Send a PM. Thanks.)