My first Kandy Job

[ckimble]

Thanks mostly to this site, I have successfully completed my first Kandy job. I have to give Scott F. total credit for the color choice, sorry dude, I stole your idea

This was also my first all HOK job.

Started with Gamma Gold base, airbrushed flames with 50/50 black/sg100, then shot dry sparkle gold mixed with sg100 over the entire flame. 5 coats of Brandywine Kandy then 3 coats UC-35 clear. Very little flame edge at this point, but going to color sand anyway. I plan on a couple coats of UFC-35, more sanding and finally hit it with the buffer. Thanks to all for the help!!!

-flame on

Link to pics

 

[DDG]

Looks great! If you're like me, you found out that candies aren't that difficult to spray. Sorry I didn't get a chance to call you yet, been busy. Trying to get things done for the show last Sunday.
Dirt

 

[ckimble]

I gotta admit, after hearing all of the horror stories about kandies, I figured I would screw it up pretty bad. A couple of test panels to get the gun adjusted and figure out the distance. It was pretty easy to shoot, now I'm ready for anything.

No problem Dirt, I know what it's like to be busy, got a family, a "real" job and plenty of other projects going on to keep me busy. A good friend let me use his shop to build a temp booth and finish the job. Now he wants me to paint his 66 Impala.

DaveK, the stands are straight out of Scott's How-To guide. I even designed a jig out of copper tubing to hold the flatside tanks and mounted it to the stands. These things are incredibly stable, should have no problem buffing on em. You can get the stands at just about any home improvement store ~$20 each.

Fortunately for me the flame layout comes pretty easy, just think of ovals and long "S". Plus having the Allmann Bros Band playing on the stereo at high volume helps too.

 

[rex]

Nice job man,it really isn't that hard if you can work a gun.I always throw in the quirks of spraying candy because it makes you pay attention and not be so relaxed like spraying a solid color.Bikes aren't bad at all but cars are a little more demanding.

 

[ckimble]

Sarcasm does not come through too well when it is typed. I certainly don't believe I am ready for "anything". There are too many variables when it comes to this artform to ever think you know it all...

I told my friend before he lets me touch his Impala I would definately need to practice on something with a little less value.

Time to go flame the wife's SUV

 

[Bejetts]

Hey man, looks absolutely awesome...

 

[DaveK]

Super job Kimble. I really like the color!! And you even have those nice stands to hold all your stuff. Wish I had that. I had to make my own out of 2x4's. Laying out flames is not as easy as most people think it is. Its super hard to get balance and symmetry while trying not to be exactly symmetrical. I have spent all morning trying to lay out flames on just the front fender. Geeze... I guess I'll go watch some more CNN or Sponge Bob.

Great Job!!
DaveK

 

[tooter]

NICE JOB DID U CLEAR IN BETWEEN BASE AND FLAMES OR KANDY?

 

[rex]

Hey,you can do the Impala.Just 'be nervous' again.Remember to walk the whole side and plan out your starts and stops.Any place you have to join 3 differant surfaces like a 1/4 sail pay attention how it all comes together so you don't get buildup.You'll be fine.

 

[ckimble]

Tooter, after shooting the gold base I did lay down a couple of layers of clear. I feel It gives the base some protection for the taping process. After the flames were shot I pulled the tape off, carefully cleaned up with some wax and grease remover then shot the Kandy and clear.