Metal Flake

Wheres the best place to order some metal flake and what size. Going to be using the ole flour sifter to apply.

You can get it at your local automotive paint shop. I guess the size of flake is really up to you. You could ask the guy at the counter for advise.

TCP Global (http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/) is a decent place.

4 ounces should do a body with plenty to spare.

0.015" hex flake

You might want to use a modified salt shaker instead of a sifter...that's what I was doing before I switched to the Flake Buster.

http://www.backwaterpartymusic.com/%20buttercaster/emeraldcaster/ss8.jpg

Thanks Buck, My plan is to lay down a 2 part PPG/Omni Urethane clear, apply the silver flakes and then build up with the same clear. Is this going to be sufficient or should I fill with something else and top off with the 2 part PPG clear?

Ooooh, I love sparkles!

Thanks Buck, My plan is to lay down a 2 part PPG/Omni Urethane clear, apply the silver flakes and then build up with the same clear. Is this going to be sufficient or should I fill with something else and top off with the 2 part PPG clear?

I use a PPG color blender hold the flake in place. It gives a longer working time and isn't quite as permanent as the urethane...easier to fix up blunders...then coat with the 2 part as needed...and it always needs a lot!

I use Roth Metal Flakes .015 if your spraying i believe they call it the standard. Also use a 1.8 tip in the gun. They also have larger flake which i sprinkle on. If you check the pics in my photo album the pink guitar is HOK pink pearl base coat then the Roth Ratsberry .015 flake. I used the HOK Flake Karrier which is like an intercoat mixed with a healthly amount of flake. I laid down 4 coats of that followed by 6 coats of clear. That gives me room for error when sanding it to level. That guitar was the first time I used HOK. I typically use PPG and always get great results but I am very happy with the HOK and it laid out extremely well. Very little to sand and buff.

So I need to lay down a base coat of color blender, sprinkle on metal flake then, when ready, start applying multi coats of the 2 part Omni clear which is Urethane, sanding stage process then buff.

So I need to lay down a base coat of color blender, sprinkle on metal flake then, when ready, start applying multi coats of the 2 part Omni clear which is Urethane, sanding stage process then buff.

Yup.

Thanks all for the advice and help

Don't rush anything.

Think it through.

Let things dry/harden.

In my experience, sparkles (aka stripper dust) is a patient man's game...

:smile:

man that could take a whole qt of nitro or poly eh?

I'll try to post pics and updates once I start, if it turns out ok!!

"Patience Grashopper"!!