![]() ![]() You can buy drypowderpearl (which I always get) or you can get the type that comes in aliquid. DryPowderPearl orLiquidPearls (What To Use) If you feel that you want some additional coverage, feel free to add 1-2 or even three coats of clear over that. You can also safelycolor sand and buff out pearl or flake coats that don’t have additional clear over them. ![]() I have also sprayed pearl in clear without anadditionaltop coat of clear with amazing results. If you have the hang of spraying, adding pearl to your mid clear coat followedby some plain clear as a last coat is a great way to go. It will help you lay it on easier and evenly. New base, intercoat with pearl, clear top coat. If you do, you’ll have a pearl or flake run that will not buff out.You’ll end up sanding everything down andrestartingthe process over. So if you’re not good with spraying clear coat yet or just not comfortable andafraidof runs, then I don’t recommend you using pearl orflakein your clear coat. This “wanting to get a wet look” will sorta make you want to lay it on heavy at times which can result insags and runsimmediately andanywhere from 1 min – 10 min after laying your clear (sags show up a little later) so be careful. When spraying clear coat, you want to make it glossy and have that wet look. If you’re not used to spraying and have problems with gun flow and distance, you run the risk of running your clear coat with your pearl or flakes in it. On the other hand, with clear coats… when you’re spraying you’re not looking for coverage, your looking for gloss. Then coat it with your pearl intercoat followed by a solid 2-3 coats of clear. If you run your intercoat, you’ll just have to respray your base coat. When spraying base, you’re basically looking for coverage. It’s a lot tougher to run base coat than clear coat. Think of it as a clear base coat… you have more room for error. With an intercoat it’s a littledifferent. Newbies: If you’re a beginner, you may want to use an intercoat like DBC or DBU 500 by PPG or one of House of Kolor products like the SG150 intercoat pearl and flake Karrier. ![]() There are a few reasons why you may want spray one way VS the other. Some guys mix in clear coat, some guys like to use an intercoat. When painting with pearl I usually mix my pearl right into my clear coat. It’s all based on testing out what works for you and experience. Select Fast for temperatures below 70 degrees, Medium for 70-85 degrees, and Slow for above 85 degrees.There really is no right or wrong way. Reducer and Activator speed depends on the temperature of the environment where product will be applied. The 4:1 mix ratio Catamount High Solids Clear Kit makes 5 quarts of sprayable Clear, while the 2:1 mix ratio Catamount High Solids Euro Clear Kit makes 8 quarts, or 2 gallons of sprayable Clear. The Candy Pearl Color mixes 1:1 with the reducer making 2 Gallons of sprayable Candy. The Black Base Color mixes 1:1 with the reducer making 2 Gallons of sprayable Base. Also, your choice of a 4:1 mix ratio Gallon of Catamount High Solids Clear with Quart Activator (your choice of Activator speed), or a 2:1 mix ratio 5 Liter of Catamount High Solids Euro Clear with 2.5 Liter Activator (your choice of Activator speed).Įverything needed to create an incredibly deep custom candy pearl effect, with an ultra high gloss finish, and long durability.Two Gallons of Reducer (your choice of speed).Our Candy Pearlized Basecoat Kits are uniquely formulated to give you a Dark and Dramatic Candy Tri-coat Pearlescent effect in a user friendly system. ![]()
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