Hi Everyone

[Rick Martin]

Ok when this thing gets done i will post a pic. I couldnt find any candy red at Hobby Lobby so i got some red and big time over reduced it to make a candy..starting to look pretty good.
Rick

 

[Squishy]

Wicked os awesome stuff, sprays satin smooth, but you need to reduce the hell out of it. I mostly start at 1 paint 3 reducer, and the heavier pigments may need more. For real fine detail, even more than that. Takes a little getting used to, but its good stuff.

 

[jord001]

I painted the Cameron picture with WD 1 paint 25 reducer so i can vouch that it reduces down real well.

Lee

 

[Rick Martin]

Everyting ive heard about 5he paint is awesome..i will try that ratio because so far i havent found the magic number. Ohh but i will..
Rick

 

[Squishy]

Just keep experimenting, you will find what works for you. Everyone's magic number is different as there are so many variables, including different colours, surface, nozzle size, coverage, style of painting, conditions/weather/humidity etc, but once dialled in, it can do anything, and paint on everything.

 

[Rick Martin]

Thats what im doing...if im not working, eating, or sleeping the air brush is in hand

 

[Rick Martin]

Ok has anyone had trouble with wicked paints adhering to bare metal..i painting some hotwheel cars and i want to immatate the spectrflame paint by using transparent paint. It goes on good and seems to dry to the touch, but after a week i add a polishing compound it comes right off. Any suggestions..
Rick

 

[twood]

Ok has anyone had trouble with wicked paints adhering to bare metal..i painting some hotwheel cars and i want to immatate the spectrflame paint by using transparent paint. It goes on good and seems to dry to the touch, but after a week i add a polishing compound it comes right off. Any suggestions..
Rick

On bare metal you would need a primer or sealer first. Scuff that and paint
Cheers

 

[Rick Martin]

Thats the problem..i cant prime or seal as i need the bright shine of the metal for the transparent paint..ive used urethane paints this way before with no problems. More experminenting when i get hom from work..thanks for the replies. I'll figure it out. Im not one to give up.
Rick

 

[Joe A]

Autoborne Sealer comes in aluminum and should work and still give you that metal shine you're looking for.

Or silver: http://www.autoaircolors.com/custom-automotive-paint/6013.html

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[Rick Martin]

Thanks joe.

Rick

 

[WhiteKnight]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Rick Martin]

Thanks im learning all the new stuff that they didnt have when i got out of it..

Rick

 

[CHÉRIE]

Welcome from South Africa