RayburnGuy Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Hey guys, Can someone explain the difference between semi-opaque and transparent paint to me? Is the transparent just more transparent than the semi-opaque or are there other differences? thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonmonday Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hey guys, Can someone explain the difference between semi-opaque and transparent paint to me? Is the transparent just more transparent than the semi-opaque or are there other differences? thanks, Ben opaque http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/opaque *********************** transparent http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/transparent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 opaque http://dictionary.re...m/browse/opaque *********************** transparent http://dictionary.re...wse/transparent I know and understand the definition of "opaque" and "transparent". It's the difference between SEMI-opaque and transparent that is confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Sounds like marketing to me. I don't think there is such a thing as semi-opaque. Wouldn't that really be translucent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonmonday Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) I know and understand the definition of "opaque" and "transparent". It's the difference between SEMI-opaque and transparent that is confusing. I believe you are searching for a 3D look that comes from layers of different colors and blings.. Edited January 10, 2011 by onlyonmonday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Auto-Air makes what they call Semi-Opaque paints. I'm sitting here with their Semi-Opaque Chrome Yellow in my hand. Haven't tried it yet and was just wondering exactly what is "semi-opaque"? The link below will show you what I'm talking about. http://www.tcpglobal.com/autoaircolor/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=AAC+4204-4Z Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Paint that transmits underlying color/pattern but still imparts color to the coating is semi-opaque, aka translucent. Or if you are into Createx's misuse of terminology - "transparent" (personally, I think of transparent means "clear" but that's just me). If I were guessing, I'd say the semi-opaque transmits less underlying color/pattern than their than their so-called "transparent" colors, but more than their "opaque" colors. Of course, how the paint looks on the lure depends on how thick you shoot it. You can make opaque colors "transparent" with a light touch, or you can make "transparent" colors opaque by shooting a heavier coat. Dictionary definitions often lack some connotation that develops around certain terms that are in general usage. American English is a moving target. The connotation is "added flavor" that some words get through current cultural or commercial usage in our society. It's sort of like when I ask about our finances and my wife tells me "Don't worry your pretty head about it". That's probably good advice about paint terminology too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks Bob. That's kind of what I figured it would be, but knowing so little about paints and painting I thought I'd ask. And now I won't have to "worry my pretty head about it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonmonday Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) The prob I see in all this Pretty issue is that it is in the eye of the De - Holder.. The Mirror SHOULD all depend on the many factors of one that includes angle of the dangle.. More layers would not be still the semi attitude but to put it into a different direction.. Edited January 20, 2011 by onlyonmonday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 The prob I see in all this Pretty issue is that it is in the eye of the De - Holder.. The Mirror SHOULD all depend on the many factors of one that includes angle of the dangle.. More layers would not be still the semi attitude but to put it into a different direction.. Dude..........What are you smokin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Dude..........What are you smokin' .....and today is Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonmonday Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks Bob. That's kind of what I figured it would be, but knowing so little about paints and painting I thought I'd ask. And now I won't have to "worry my pretty head about it". What do the fish see ?? Never Mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 What do the fish see ?? Never Mind.. I do suspect that you have a point to make and possibly that you are getting a little frustrated that no one else is 'getting it'. I didn't 'get it' either, in fact everything that you wrote flew way over my head with the birdies. Why not have another stab at writing your point, only this time keep it simple, after all, your audience is a bunch of woodworking fishermen, not poets. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanC Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 The prob I see in all this Pretty issue is that it is in the eye of the De - Holder.. The Mirror SHOULD all depend on the many factors of one that includes angle of the dangle.. More layers would not be still the semi attitude but to put it into a different direction.. just call me a dumb ass but i read it five times and i still don't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 The prob I see in all this Pretty issue is that it is in the eye of the De - Holder.. The Mirror SHOULD all depend on the many factors of one that includes angle of the dangle.. More layers would not be still the semi attitude but to put it into a different direction.. just call me a dumb ass but i read it five times and i still don't get it Join the club Bryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
