Metal-Flaking & Custom Paint
Some brilliant metal flaking and custom paint work by Keegan Defrance.
Some brilliant metal flaking and custom paint work by Keegan Defrance.
UV LED light technology is becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry for curing primer, and for good reason. This advanced technology offers a number of benefits over traditional curing methods, including faster drying times, reduced energy consumption, and improved safety and environmental sustainability. One of the main advantages of UV LED light technology is…
Watch as we jump into the booth with Gabriel Merino, creator of the Motivated Painters movement! Painting a red metallic in one of the largest, premier shops in Canada.
Painting a car in basecoat clearcoat is a process that involves applying two layers of paint to the car’s surface. The basecoat is the first layer of paint applied, and it provides the color and coverage for the car. The clearcoat is applied over the basecoat and serves to protect and seal the paint job….
This shows a minor scrape on a Mazda Miata. The scratch was feathered out, primed and painted using BASF paint. There are many ways to get the job done, this is what was done here: 1. The scratch was feathered out using 280 grit paper until each color was separated around 1/2″. 2. Next…
A three-stage paint, commonly referred to as a tri-coat, is a color that requires two separate basecoat application steps. For instance, a three-stage white would require the application of a solid white first, once dry, a transparent pearl coat is applied over top to give the color a sparkling effect. This transparent pearl coat is…
A new set of colors using a leafing aluminum flake has recently gained popularity in the refinishing community, with Mazda 46G, Machine Grey Metallic being one of the most sought-after shades. However, it’s worth noting that this is not the only color using this flake – Mercedes has used the same flake in their Alubeam…