Flakey Question

[Pogo]

Some of you mentioned that you put your flakes in clear rather than in SG-100 intercoat clear. What is the procedure for doing this? How do you deal with the gloss finish after applying the flake in the clear.

 

[hoss]

you need to sand the surface of the flaked clear smooth, after it dries of course. then apply whatever the specified number of coats your clear calls for w/o the flake mixed in for the final, finishing touch.

Make sure you don't put a basecoat paint between the two it'll react on you if the first clearcoat isn't fully cured. that's why i use sg100 for my flake. some clearcoats it might not react on, but i don't know. it's just my experience w/ it.

 

[Pogo]

Thanks Hoss,

I'm in the middle of trying this. Probably won't do it again, it just seems like a lot of extra work.

pogo

 

[hoss]

make sure if it's heavy flake that you can turn your tank upside down while painting to get the bottom painted. that heavy flake just falls to the ground, so it's really hard to shoot up w/ you gun to get it to stick. regular flake is no problem.

 

[AirArt]

If you plan on doing more flake jobs you might want to consider picking up a FlakeBuster. I have two hoses and regulators when I do flake, one with clearcoat in the gun and the other with the flakebuster set at 3psi. Shoot the clear and then pick up the flakebuster and apply the flake. There's very little waste and in no time it's easy to master.
Good luck,
Phil

 

[flamethrower]

Yep, & I'll sell you one brand new for $21 below retail. I am an Old School Flake dealer. The Flakebuster suggested retail is $231. I'll sell you one for $210 + shipping.