{"product_id":"metal-flake-malbac","title":"Metal Flake - Malbac","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMetal Flake: Solid Flake Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Paints Metal Flakes are the HIGHEST grade you can buy, there are ultra thin, easy to smooth out and have outstanding sparkle. Our Metal Flakes are solvent proof and wont fade in sunlight as they have a high uv coating on them. we have had 1000's of customers use our flakes and continue using us all the time. Apply our Metal Flakes over any base color to produce a real custom effect. The Metal Flake can be added to solvent or water based Lacquers, Clear base coats, Resins and can also be used for Arts n Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal Flake Application: \"Dry Flake\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply our Holographic Metal Flakes over any base color to produce a real custom effect but most customers use a black Basecoat. We recommend adding the Holographic Metal Flake to our Flake Carrier but you can add them to a Automotive solvent or water based Clearcoats, Clear basecoats and Resin's. Depending on how heavy you want the flake effect, will depend on how much you will need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways spray test panels before spraying you product or project to see the effect you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart by prepping your project as you would any other paint job. (Sand, Prime, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2-3 coats of Base coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the Holographic Metal Flake to a Clear base coat or lacquer and stir well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the Holographic Metal Flake until you get the effect you desire. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a Clearcoat until the Holographic Metal Flake is fully covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal Flake Fx Application: \"Paint\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMETAL FLAKE FX is an EASY to apply Metal Flake paint. Metal Flake FX is highly concentrated with our Metal Flake and full coverage can be achieved with in a few coats, which then can be 2K clear coated or be used as a base for our Candy effect paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways spray test panels before spraying your product or project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart by prepping your project as you would any other paint job. (Sand, Prime, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2-3 coats of Basecoat leaving 10-15 minutes between coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 60 minutes before applying the effect color to ensure basecoat is fully dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir paint well before adding Reducer. Mix Metal Flake Fx 2-1 with Reducer \u0026amp; stir well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2-5 coats of Metal Flake Fx depending on the effect you desire. Leave 20-30 minutes between coats. Ensure its fully \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 60 minutes before applying a 2k Clearcoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpray Gun Size for Metal Flake:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(SMF) Small Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e is our fine cut flake at\u003cstrong\u003e .004 x .004 hex\u003c\/strong\u003e. SMF flake size can be sprayed through most large size tip airbrushes, as well as HVLP full and detail sized spray gun equipment with a 1.0 nozzle set-up or larger. SMF lays down much flatter then MMF, LMF and XMF so it's easier to finish with clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(MMF) Medium Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e is our medium cut flake at\u003cstrong\u003e .008 x .008 hex\u003c\/strong\u003e. MMF flake size has a sparkling brilliance that is easy to use. MMF can be sprayed out of HVLP and conventional spray equipment with a minimum of 1.3 nozzle set-up or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(LMF) Large Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e is our large cut flake at\u003cstrong\u003e .015 x .015 hex\u003c\/strong\u003e. LMF flake size has double the amount of sparkling brilliance of the LMF and has been used in the custom market for many years. LMF can be sprayed out of HVLP and conventional spray equipment with a minimum of 1.6 nozzle set-up or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(XMF) Extra Large Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e is our extra large cut flake at\u003cstrong\u003e .025 x .025 hex\u003c\/strong\u003e. XMF is an extreme size flake gives a extreme amount of sparkle. 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