1. Prepare surface.
A. lf surface is stripped bare,
sand with oscillating sander using #180 grit paper. Wash thoroughly with a
metal conditioner.
B. If the existing surface is a
factory baked finish in good condition scuff with #400 sand paper and apply a
bleeder-sealer after applying 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. Apply 3 coats of Black or White Acrylic Lacquer allowing
15 minutes drying time between coats.
4. Mix 2 ounces of Mirra to a quart of reduced (one-to-one)
Clear Acrylic lacquer, and apply 3 coats alternating spraying direction with
each coat. Use 2 ball bearings in cup and hand agitate constantly to keep flake
in suspension. 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 the Mirra (use 25 Ibs. at the gun) Allow 10 minutes drying
time between each coat.
5. Final Finishing
0ption #1. Apply enough Clear
Acrylic to allow for sanding without exposing the Mirra coats (14-18 coats suggested.)
Allow 10 minutes drying time between coats. After final coat, allow 3 weeks
drying time before sanding with #220 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
#220 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.
