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I do have several other metallic or metal flake base options, but this was the most obnoxiously "flaky"
Any shiny metallic silver base coat should allow you to get the anodized look from the Metalcast. I've never tried a flake base. Grab yourself an old fender and do a test run with different base coats.
When I did Sizzler, I initially thought that bare metal would be shiny enough. It wasn't. The skirt was shows Metalcast directly on bare metal, The guard has a generic metallic silver base. The base coat makes all the difference in the world. I hope the silver flake works.
Anything that is chrome doesn't need a base coat.
When I did Sizzler, I initially thought that bare metal would be shiny enough. It wasn't. The skirt was shows Metalcast directly on bare metal, The guard has a generic metallic silver base. The base coat makes all the difference in the world. I hope the silver flake works.
Anything that is chrome doesn't need a base coat.
I planned on shooting some test panels anyhow. Grabbed some sheet from the plant while I was traveling the other week
No...
I know better
Then to: put a lacquer based paint, over an
enamel base paint. Been doing professional automotive restoration and painting since 1972.
You can get a Dupli-Color metallic to put as your base coat. Personally I would use gold as to the silver give you a better tone.
As for an anodized look the metalcast paint does that on its own..
But if you're wanting a translucid metallic look. You would be wiser to go with the clear I posted above.
But, as always how it's done is your choice it's your project.
But, if you spray that lacquer based paint over that enamel base paint ; it will crack & chex
thanks!
I painted my Durango's brake calipers with that orange/copper engine metallic. It's very nice.
I've got about 7 different options to trial so I guess we'll see what works while also earning self appointed style points. Hopefully no compromising vision
That's cool. Then sprayed it over and ammo will be fine.
cjperry81
Gem City Strongman
I'd love to see you post some of these test panels to show the difference in product/base to get to the end results!
cjperry81
Gem City Strongman
https://rothmetalflake.com/collections/rattle-bombs/products/cherrie-pie-flake
I've been dying to see some one try/test a can of this Ed Roth Rattle Can Metal Flake. Could get you that bass boat look!
I've been dying to see some one try/test a can of this Ed Roth Rattle Can Metal Flake. Could get you that bass boat look!
It's on my list and I almost sprang for the avalanche white glitter bomb set. Who knows, maybe I'll still end up there
I know how you can achieve, an awesome : metal flake bass boat paint job......
Ship it to your brother, have him paint it, and ship it back.
Ship it to your brother, have him paint it, and ship it back.
He has a 2 year backlog right now. Even I can't squeeze inI know how you can achieve, an awesome : metal flake bass boat paint job......
Ship it to your brother, have him paint it, and ship it back.
He's in the middle of doing an International Scout that in his words has exactly "1 gagillion pieces that are getting candy and pearl"
Forgot to post pics from when I was working on stripping and polishing out the fork the other day. Chemical stripper, brass brush, wire wheel cup, Scotch Brite in various forms, and finally 0000 steel wool and WD-40. Still have a few nooks and crannies to go back and get but it's looking good. Got out most of the years of dings and handling damage they always collect. Soaked in WD-40 now until I can prime them to fend off the ridiculous humidity we are living with
