High-Shine Alclad finishes require a glossy base coat or else the paint can craze.
Preparation and Spraying
The surfaces to be painted must be thoroughly clean and free from dust,grease,oil and finger marks. Apply the correct primer for the type of Alclad being used. Alclad should be sprayed at 12-15psi. Spray from a distance of 2-3 inches from the surface being painted using a narrow to medium width spray fan. Use the airbrush like a paint brush-aim to cover the model in a methodical manner. Buffing is not necessary-tonal variation can be made by polishing selected panels with Micromesh. Alclad Holomatic Spectral Chrome should be applied over Alclad Gloss Black Base. Apply 1-2 light coats. When completely dry finish with 2-3 coats of Water Based Clear.
Application Guide for Lexan/PolycarbonateBody Shells
Apply 2-3 light coats of Prismatic or Holomatic Spectral Chrome to the inside of a clean body shell. Allow to dry thoroughly then back with black or silver Water Based Paint.
