Genuine Alsa Flakes(6oz) - Amazing sparkle

Description: FLAKESAPPLICATION GUIDE Alsa's flakes are sparkling flakes that are generally added to any clear carrier, and then shot out over any colorexisting base coat color, to add sparkle, and “pop” to the existing finish.Available in many different sizes, the larger of these flakes will require a “Flake Gun” to properly disperse the flakes. Bullet Points:  For the first time available to the public, true automotive paint additive & pigment. Ultra thin – Lay down smoothly, and easily Amazing sparkle Added completely to taste, for wide variety of intensities Automotive grade How To:1) If your piece is already base coated, you can proceed to step # 152) Make sure you have good conditions for spraying. The best temperature for spraying this paint is 70-80degrees F, and humidity of no greater than 50%.3) Always apply paints in a well-ventilated area, and wear a NIOSH approved respirator to avoid breathing anyfumes.4) If you piece is already base coated, you can proceed to step 14.5) Prepare and prime your part first. Epoxy primers are best for bare metal, and primer surfacers are best forplastics, fiberglass, or wood. Some plastics may require an adhesion promoter but most plastics, like ABSplastic, are fine without adhesion promoters.6) Before applying your primer, remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt, and chemical contaminants, by washing thesurface with a commercial detergent, or other suitable cleaning method.7) Rinse with fresh water and allow to completely dry.8) Remove any existing loose paint, or rust, etc., with a wire brush or sand paper.9) Lightly sand glossy surfaces to create a surface profile for adhesion.10) Apply your primer to the surface according to the manufacturer’s specifications for your particular primer.11) Let your primer cure according to the manufacturers specifications for your particular primer.12) Lightly scuff your primer with 800-1000 grit sand paper, or you can also use a red scotch-brite pad, to createa surface profile for adhesion.13) Apply your base coat color over the primer according to the manufacturer’s specifications for your particularbase coat, using steady even passes, until you achieve coverage.14) Let your base coat flash for 10-15 minutes, and then you are ready to apply the Flakes.15) If your piece is already base coated and cured, then lightly scuff your base coat with 800-1000 grit sandpaper, or a red scotch brite pad to create a surface profile for adhesion.16) Mix your Flakes into your clear carrier. These flakes are added completely to taste, and there is no setmixing ratio. Additionally, ALSA flakes come in many sizes. The larger flakes will require a “Flake Gun” todeposit them correctly, and should not be mixed into a carrier, but sprayed dry, using the before mentionedFlake Gun. For example the “Flake Buster” gun is a very well-known flake gun, and is perfect for the largerflakes. Smaller flakes can usually go through standard paint guns, although you will want to use a large tipsize for those. Tip size 1.3 and up is common for the smaller flakes.17) Begin applying this over your base coat, in wet coats. Check the appearance after each coat, to determinethe effect. If a stronger effect is desired, then additional coats can be applied, allowing 10-15 minutesbetween each coat. Check the appearance between each coat.18) One the desired effect is achieved, let that last coat dry for an additional 10-15 minutes, and then apply 1-2FINAL coats, of just clear coat, such as Alsa’s “Speed Clear”, to add depth, and an additional layer ofprotection.

Price: 99 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2024-09-21T16:30:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD