Special techniques for Pearls?
- Thread starter WildDuke
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****o WildDuke, "...difficult to spray", no, different...yes. Instead of having one "base" color you now have two, so-to-speak. So as long as you have no problems spraying a two stage system you should have no trouble with a three stage system. The difficulty comes in trying to actually match the color of the rest of the car. You didn't say in your post but if you're painting the entire vehicle(s) then this kind of eliminates the problem. Painting the entire vehicle still doesn't guarantee that one side of the car will truly match the other but the differences in the pearl will be so gradual that no one should be able to tell. Since we're not robots at the factory things like the speed we move our arm, the distance we hold the gun from the panel etc., all play a part in how well the pearl will lay down and match.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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TAZ
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They are pretty much the same as regular basecoats. The main thing you have to watch is mottling (I think that's how you spell it). I usually just apply about 3-4 coats of the pearl. Don't put it on dry. If you do this, then come back over with a good coat of clear, it will make the pearl mottle.
You may want to do a test on a junk fender. Pick one up in the back of a local stealership's bodyshop...I mean dealership.
You may want to do a test on a junk fender. Pick one up in the back of a local stealership's bodyshop...I mean dealership.
Thanks for the reply guys, this is a great site. I am painting a motorcycle tank and fender, luckily I dont have to match it with older paint like i would on a car panel. Anyway, I will give it a try and let you know how I go.
One other question though, After spraying the two coat system, should I then clear the entire surface before painting graphics on there?
One other question though, After spraying the two coat system, should I then clear the entire surface before painting graphics on there?
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TAZ
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Yes, I would suggest either adding a couple coats of 'baseclear' or regular clear, then resand so you have a nice surface to lay the graphics on.
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TAZ
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Glad to see you back. Pic looks pretty good. Kind of foggy. But you can see the pearl!
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Thats an awesome colour nooshie!
Taz, Just bought my paints today and going to do a test sheet. Can I confirm that I must mix the pearl concentrate with clear base coat before spraying on top of the white base? Is there a particular mixing ration that you recommend? Do pearl paints need to be reduced more than standard base colours?
Many thanks!
Taz, Just bought my paints today and going to do a test sheet. Can I confirm that I must mix the pearl concentrate with clear base coat before spraying on top of the white base? Is there a particular mixing ration that you recommend? Do pearl paints need to be reduced more than standard base colours?
Many thanks!
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TAZ
Guest
I've only used a 'concentrate' a couple times (our old mixing system used to have these...I believe it was dupont), we usually use the pearls out of the regular toner cans. Anyway, yes, you 'should' mix it with baseclear (we use SG-100).
But...
***uming that you just want a 'white pearl' and you aren't trying to do a custom mix for ghost flames, you can just buy a 'topcoat' of one of the pearls from an auto color chart. A popular one is the pearl that comes on the Escalades. Just go to your local paint store, and ask for the topcoat (pearl color over the white), for the Escalade...or you can look at a color chart and pick out another one.
They will give you the pearlcoat already mixed with the baseclear. All you need to do is reduce it just like paint.
You can also order the white basecoat under the pearl if you want.
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But...
***uming that you just want a 'white pearl' and you aren't trying to do a custom mix for ghost flames, you can just buy a 'topcoat' of one of the pearls from an auto color chart. A popular one is the pearl that comes on the Escalades. Just go to your local paint store, and ask for the topcoat (pearl color over the white), for the Escalade...or you can look at a color chart and pick out another one.
They will give you the pearlcoat already mixed with the baseclear. All you need to do is reduce it just like paint.
You can also order the white basecoat under the pearl if you want.
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ghostflame
New member
This is super-easy-just mix your pearl into..
Just mix your pearl into a color blender like DBC-500. Use about a heaping teaspoon per quart on the "ghost" style pearls. Do about 3 passes and you should have an even coating of pearls everywhere. When you think it looks right you can topcoat it. Here is an article about it.
http://www.paintwithpearl.com/pearl_paint.htm
Just mix your pearl into a color blender like DBC-500. Use about a heaping teaspoon per quart on the "ghost" style pearls. Do about 3 passes and you should have an even coating of pearls everywhere. When you think it looks right you can topcoat it. Here is an article about it.
http://www.paintwithpearl.com/pearl_paint.htm