The new norm, flat / no shine colors.......

The only reason the hood of my Signet has a flat sheen to it is because I couldn't find the color code to the black paint I used 25 years back when I painted it, so I just got some black and deadened the clear coat. The hood had small dents and after I had it repaired, I had primer spots which I couldn't live with. 2 stage paint without a clear coat isn't anything anyone should do as it not only does not last but it won't seal as well. To each his own...