1. Prepare surface:
A. lf surface is stripped bare,
sand with oscillating sander using #180 grit paper, Wash thoroughly with a metal
conditioner.
B. lf the existing surface is a
factory baked finish in good condition, scuff with #400 sand paper and apply a
bleed sealer after applying a Primer-Surfacer. Otherwise, we recommend removing
finish down to original surface. (A bleeder-sealer should be used over all primers
and other existing finishes)
2. Prime with 3 coats of Primer-Surfacer. Allow 15 minutes
drying time between first two coats and 45 minutes after final coat. Sand with
#360 grit paper.
3. Mix 3-4 ounces of Microglow to a quart of reduced
(one-to-one) Clear Acrylic lacquer, and apply 3 or more coats, depending upon
the degree of coverage desired, and alternate spraying direction with each coat.
Use 2 ball bearings in cup and hand agitate constantly to keep flake in
suspension. Microglow can also be used as a super brilliant ground coat for
Candy Apple colors. Alternate spray pattern with each coat to avoid streaking.
SPRAY PATTERN:
| First coat |
Second coat |
Third coat |
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Use a Devilbiss #043 #30, or #306 nozzle or their equivalent
to apply flake coats (use 25 lbs. pressure at the gun.) Allow 10 minutes drying
time between each coat.
Other Suggested Uses:
Add to any automotive metallic paint for superior brilliance.
Apply over black base. Then apply a candy color to obtain a deep metallic color.
4. Final Finishing:
0ption #1. Apply enough Clear
Acrylic to allow for sanding without exposing the Spindrift (14-18 coats
suggested.) Allow 10 minutes drying time between coats. After final coat, allow
3 weeks drying time before sanding with #320 grit sand paper using an
oscillating sander until all orange peel disappears. All edges and sharp curves
must be hand sanded to avoid sanding through to flake. Apply 2 more coats of
Clear Acrylic. Allow to dry overnight, then wet-sand with #1000 grit paper,
compound with buffing wheel and wax.
0ption #2. Apply enough Clear
Acrylic to allow for sanding without exposing the flake (14-18 coats suggested)
Allow 10 minutes drying time between coati. After final coat allow 3 weeks
drying time before sanding with #320 grit sand paper using an oscillating
sander until all orange peel disappears. All edges and sharp curves must be
hand sanded to avoid sanding through to flake. Apply 3 coats of catalyzed Crysta-Crylor for "Wet Look". 3 coats of catalyzed Polygloss
Clear, allowing 1 hour drying time between first two coats and 4 hours between
second and third coats. Do not re-coat-can cause wrinkling and/or lifting.
