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
bleeder-sealer before applying a ground coat. 0therwise, 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 Spindrift 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 Spindrift (use 25 lbs. pressure at the gun.) Allow 10
minutes drying time between each coat.
0ther Suggested Uses: Add 1 to 2 ozs. of Spindrift to a reduced quart of a candy color and apply over a black or white base. Apply lightly over any color for soft
iridescent highlights.
5. 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 #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.
