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RCB



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:43 pm    Post subject: lacquer clear w/ gold pearl flakes Reply with quote

Are there any lacquer hobby paints with to scale gold flakes in it? If so, what is the brand and where can I get it?
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Bill J



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought some House of Color micro gold pearl flakes and put some in clear acrylic and airbrush it.

I did this to replicate how the old Wood brothers cars were painted in the late 60's to early 80's. Sprayed it over Ford candy apple red, which is not a "candy" color, just a deep red. Since I used Scalefinishes actual automotive enamel, I had to let it cure quite awhile before clearing over, it will spiderweb on you if the undercoat is not completely dry.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

To add gold flake clear over MCW Candy Apple Red is why I asked. Does the gold flakes spread out evenly or does i look like the flakes are in clusters? I have used House of Kolor with great results as their products are to notch. I am getting ready to do some Cyclones with that process in mind.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for the 6 months reply. I must have missed your question. If I am not too late, the gold flakes spread fine and even as long as your clear/gold flake is mixed well before spraying. I always test my flake to clear ratio for the desired effect before doing a car top. I have seen different Wood Brother's cars with more or less gold flake over the red. Find a look you like by adding flakes until it makes you happy.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

doesn't tamiya make a rattlecan clear with pearl gold flake?

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have never used the Tamiya clear as my friends say it will eat decals. But I always thought it was silver flake in it, don't know for sure.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

true they might, i am not sure but if you need a clear with gold flake you wouldn't spray it over the decals anyway.
i thought it was gold flake in it but i don't even know if they make it anymore.

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