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by GBCS
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: A novice guide to metalflake painting
Replies: 14
Views: 5309

Re: A novice guide to metalflake painting

Hi Wack
What clear did you actually use as the carrier?, as getting the flake to lay flat is always a problem.
The best tip I was given with regards to flakes, is to keep a couple of marbles in the cup, to keep the flake agitated and in suspension when being applied.
by GBCS
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: Paint polishing
Replies: 14
Views: 5814

Re: Paint polishing

The thing that you need to remember about rattle cans, is that they are typically 80ish percent solvent, hence the reason the film thickness is so low when the paint cures. The solvent content is important when you consider the curing time. The solvent, as well as gassing off to atmosphere, is drawn...
by GBCS
Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: Rattle can Lacquer
Replies: 2
Views: 2571

Re: Rattle can Lacquer

The best of both worlds - Maybe ? I haven't used it, so I can't comment on it's functionality, but it's an interesting proposition. http://www.specialistpaints.com/product.php?p=2k-clear-coat-canz http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/200ml-aerosol-pro-xl-2k-lacquer--clearcoat-1071-p.asp Don't forget your ...
by GBCS
Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: Scooter Vector Art
Replies: 3
Views: 2838

Scooter Vector Art

Do any of you have scooter graphics / logo's etc in vector format that you are willing to share ? Like most painters, I use a vinyl plotter (sign making system) to cut the masks for the graphics that I want to airbrush. Most mainstream logo's can be found at: http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/ , but t...