Slantyface
Been Around the Block
To anyone who has ever used flake I have a few questions. The stuff is totally awesome and I'd like to give it a shot.
What flake do you use and what size? Does the brand matter on flake? How do you prefer to apply said flake? What do you use as a base coat and what do you like to use to top coat for final color?
I'm going to give a shot to flaking a cheapy 3/4 helmet and see the result I get before I attempt my tank.
The plan is going to go something like this:
White 3/4 helmet. Sand moderately and spray with silver metallic for base. Next get the thing sticky with a coat of clear. Apply a layer of flake and then a layer of clear. Flake and a coat of clear again. See where I'm at with how shiny the helmet is. If its looking good, I would spray a candy color over the top to get the desired color. Then clear like 5 coats. Final wet sand and polish. Impress my friends with my new head mounted bass boat.
That's how I'd assume it would go, but I've never worked with this stuff. Any insight would rock guys!
Thanks
What flake do you use and what size? Does the brand matter on flake? How do you prefer to apply said flake? What do you use as a base coat and what do you like to use to top coat for final color?
I'm going to give a shot to flaking a cheapy 3/4 helmet and see the result I get before I attempt my tank.
The plan is going to go something like this:
White 3/4 helmet. Sand moderately and spray with silver metallic for base. Next get the thing sticky with a coat of clear. Apply a layer of flake and then a layer of clear. Flake and a coat of clear again. See where I'm at with how shiny the helmet is. If its looking good, I would spray a candy color over the top to get the desired color. Then clear like 5 coats. Final wet sand and polish. Impress my friends with my new head mounted bass boat.
That's how I'd assume it would go, but I've never worked with this stuff. Any insight would rock guys!
Thanks