Custom Paint Jobs

[exXU1]

Any one used this stuff yet?

Hey guys - this pigment comes with instructions and they also have instructions on Paint with Pearls site. We have painted numerous jobs and its good stuff for the price - just buy a GOOD quality clear - mix 1 pkt 1 ltr of clear . Don t forget your base coat and Metal flake if you want it . A GTR would take aboput 4 ltrs of paint once pigmented - so thats a few litres of primer - 2 litres of say silver metalic base coat then about 3 of pigmented clear. In between coates block it back then a final clear coat .

[Scottys]

well i was look at the web site for that paint and where are these guys actual located...??

[exXU1]

well i was look at the web site for that paint and where are these guys actual located...??

USA -Denvar Colarado - Pigment is cheap - Postage about $25 -here in a week - Mats good to deal with.Pay Pal

[HKS_R34]

USA -Denvar Colarado - Pigment is cheap - Postage about $25 -here in a week - Mats good to deal with.Pay Pal

anyone know of similar sites located in aus??

[Craved]

anyone know of similar sites located in aus??

nope - you could try a local painter - but its bound to be more expensive

heres the apple red flake from paint with pearl mixed in clear Powdercoat - definately need to clear over it and block if used in paint - where as the powdercoat is thicker and more self leveling.

[exXU1]

Here are a few pics that my friend took the other night of my to be drag GTR32 straight out of the booth - got lots to do yet. Looks a lttle funny being so

high off the ground as she has no running gear in her - will soon though!

Any way this is about painting your ride - will post up some pics in the natuarl sunlight as it will show the paint with pearl metal flakes better, there is one close up pic but dose not do it justice under fluorescent light. Enjoy.

[Craved]

Nice work, Trueflame styles

which candies and metalics did you use?

[Xicon]

I don't realy like busy paint jobs but that one looks very effective and not to full on .I admire the painters effort for sure and once finshed I bet it will look a millon dollars on the track

[exXU1]

I don't realy like busy paint jobs but that one looks very effective and not to full on .I admire the painters effort for sure and once finshed I bet it will look a millon dollars on the track

thanks i dont either for streeters- strip -why not i say, looks totally differant in sunlight.

[cosmokram3r]

Im getting a blue paintjob soon, buying all the paint myself and prepping it then taking it to get sprayed.. Tried to look on the site just a bit unclear, how many packets would i need? about 4-5 since exXu1 said "A GTR would take aboput 4 ltrs of paint once pigmented", But what does it mean pigmented? Im talking from scratch.. Which packet would i get? Im looking for a GTR blue like bayside blue but with that pearl look..

Thanks

[exXU1]

Im getting a blue paintjob soon, buying all the paint myself and prepping it then taking it to get sprayed.. Tried to look on the site just a bit unclear, how many packets would i need? about 4-5 since exXu1 said "A GTR would take aboput 4 ltrs of paint once pigmented", But what does it mean pigmented? Im talking from scratch.. Which packet would i get? Im looking for a GTR blue like bayside blue but with that pearl look..

Thanks

The pigment is the small packet you buy from paint with Pearls- the pigment goes in your clear- you use clear only. When your pigment goes in the clear it becomes the paint colour you want. You then apply how many coates you want to achieve the look you like.

The pimented clears go over a base coat- say clear with a silver base or metalic even - contact Mat at P w Pearls and he will explain or i am sure ther are instructions on the site.

[chrissyo]

Im looking at trying this stuff out when i paint my motorbike soon...but im confused about what paint with pear offers....pearl paints, candy pearls, flakes, ghosts.

Can anyone clear up the differences?

Cheers

[mr-r33]

is this the stuff you are talking about......i'm not a painter so dont know tryed the link but did not open

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Eastside-Grafix-Custom-Paint

[Craved]

http://www.paintwithpearl.com/

basically like most pearls, it is a dry flake that is mixed with a base clear. this is then sprayed over the base colour of your choice. just like exXU1 said

the difference in teh styles is explained, but in a basic form, it is a differing of the size of the metallic pieces to change the effect the paint gives. my pics above are the flake, so large pieces are easily identified, where as a shimmer pearl is small pieces so it comes out as a colour change rather than flakey

[alwaysdreaming]

wow this stuff is awsome, only one problem, there are way too many options!

how do i know what to go with to get the dezired affect?

some of the pictures look nothing like what you would expect from the description!

cheers

Gezza

[Blayz]

let me get my head round this, its been a long day

say for example my car is already silver....

I can buy say the blue satin ghost pearl flakes, mix with clear coat, and get my nearest panel shop to spray it and itll look sweet? the silver will have a pearlescent blue tinge in the light?

bout how much would the spray cost at the shop?

[Craved]

you still need to scuff the current paint back, then run the clear and additive, then another plain clear ontop again, then wet sanding and buffing if required.

best to go to your local painter and ask, Darwin prices might be different to other areas.

[4DR 32]

looking at doing my car in the next month just started prepping it. although have slight prob with wat to do with the sunroof.( bit rusted out thinkin i will just get perspex and silicone it in or something. any opinions welcome. any way thinkin black pearl pigment with the black 00.4 flake sshould look sweet when im done anyone got any pics of cars they have done will post mine when completed.

[All_OVR]

Hi guys, For anyone wanting to paint they're car's them self. if you want a more in depth look you should consider adding the pearl powder/rainbow flake in binder then clear over the top. Be careful with the flakes too, Cause if you put it in with the clear it will leave the surface of the paint feeling like sand paper. make sure you use the right grade of paper when preping for colour. i recommend 800 grit for pearls and mettalics. and if your paint is in good condition ie not flaking or faded you wont have to prime it.

[exXU1]

Hi guys, For anyone wanting to paint they're car's them self. if you want a more in depth look you should consider adding the pearl powder/rainbow flake in binder then clear over the top. Be careful with the flakes too, Cause if you put it in with the clear it will leave the surface of the paint feeling like sand paper. make sure you use the right grade of paper when preping for colour. i recommend 800 grit for pearls and mettalics. and if your paint is in good condition ie not flaking or faded you wont have to prime it.

If you realy are not sure and have limited experience - just search the correct way to apply or send Mat at paint with pearls an email, i am sure he will help, post the info here for all.