Bad Moon Guitars Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Anyone know how to get this level of metalflake without having to go to an automotive paint shop? Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 look around for ppg paint suppliers that would prolly be your best bet MzI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 If your using a gun you can order the flake in seperatly and mix it yourself into the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 ^^^^ the flake comes in a bunch of different colors to so make sure you match the one you want with your paint color so it looks right MzI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butnut Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Heres a Tele I did. I shot silver flakes mixed in clear lacquer on a silver base. Taped off the flames and shot kandy orange/red while masking off the silver outlines. You can buy the flakes from auto paint shops...sometimes they will sell small amounts. I know painters who use the 'parmesan cheese' method. Shoot a heavy clear and sprinkle the flakes on the wet clear. When dry, it will feel like sand...be ready to do a LOT of clear poly coats to make it smooth. Big flakes require a bigger spray tip if spraying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan hipson Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi Fantastic finnish love to see it when its complete. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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