Question about light fastness/neon colors
Thread Starter
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,902
Likes: 0
Question about light fastness/neon colors
Ok, so HOK has a neon color, and im kind of weary about it. I really like the color, but my 3 main concerns are:
1) Can a neon color have a flake or metallic mixed into it?
2) Is there a way to combat the light fastness? (i.e specifically made clears or anything like that.)
3) How does prep work go when dealing with neon colors? Do I need a white primer/white basecoat, or could I have it sprayed over any kind of primer?
I browsed around HOK's website, and didnt find too much helpful info, so maybe you guys could help me out a little bit more.
1) Can a neon color have a flake or metallic mixed into it?
2) Is there a way to combat the light fastness? (i.e specifically made clears or anything like that.)
3) How does prep work go when dealing with neon colors? Do I need a white primer/white basecoat, or could I have it sprayed over any kind of primer?
I browsed around HOK's website, and didnt find too much helpful info, so maybe you guys could help me out a little bit more.
Painter Extrodionaire
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 569
Likes: 0
House of kolors is a pain!! I would suggest trying to duplicate the affect you want in another paint brand. Most paint companies have some wild stuff now. Also try Alsa.com for REALLY crazy shizzz
__________________
Automotive Paint/Minor Body, Wheel Painting, and much more for Great Pricing!!!
Working with 15+ years of Professional experience,PM me for Price Estimates & Location.
Automotive Paint/Minor Body, Wheel Painting, and much more for Great Pricing!!!
Working with 15+ years of Professional experience,PM me for Price Estimates & Location.
Thread Starter
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,902
Likes: 0
Its not so much an effect. I just want a solid color with a flake in it. Alsa had some pretty cool shit, but they dont have the colors im looking for.
Problem being, im stuck on this specific color, and HOK has it and it happens to be in a neon, which is what makes me worry, because I dont want the paint to fade in 6 months.
Problem being, im stuck on this specific color, and HOK has it and it happens to be in a neon, which is what makes me worry, because I dont want the paint to fade in 6 months.
Painter Extrodionaire
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 569
Likes: 0
Thats the problem with custom paint work> not made to be daily driven in sun and rain and such. its more meant for indoor car shows hahah.
__________________
Automotive Paint/Minor Body, Wheel Painting, and much more for Great Pricing!!!
Working with 15+ years of Professional experience,PM me for Price Estimates & Location.
Automotive Paint/Minor Body, Wheel Painting, and much more for Great Pricing!!!
Working with 15+ years of Professional experience,PM me for Price Estimates & Location.
Wide Open and Sideways!
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,844
Likes: 0
Ok, so HOK has a neon color, and im kind of weary about it. I really like the color, but my 3 main concerns are:
1) Can a neon color have a flake or metallic mixed into it?
2) Is there a way to combat the light fastness? (i.e specifically made clears or anything like that.)
3) How does prep work go when dealing with neon colors? Do I need a white primer/white basecoat, or could I have it sprayed over any kind of primer?
I browsed around HOK's website, and didnt find too much helpful info, so maybe you guys could help me out a little bit more.
1) Can a neon color have a flake or metallic mixed into it?
2) Is there a way to combat the light fastness? (i.e specifically made clears or anything like that.)
3) How does prep work go when dealing with neon colors? Do I need a white primer/white basecoat, or could I have it sprayed over any kind of primer?
I browsed around HOK's website, and didnt find too much helpful info, so maybe you guys could help me out a little bit more.
1) Yes. Not a problem at all.
2) Yes. Several coats of a High Solids clear will significantly slow done the fading process. Most of my candy jobs receive three coats of clear then get blocked and then I spray another three coats of clear over them again. I figure actual clear on the car is betwen 4 1/2 and 5 coats after sanding and buffing are completed.
3) Most colors like the one you are referencing have a specific base they need to be sprayed over to achieve the same color. White obviously will give you the brightest neon color.
What else can I answer for you?
__________________
Paint & Body Work, Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber/Kevlar, Mechanical/Fabrication/Welding Phone: (352) 286-4557 Text or Voice
Paint & Body Work, Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber/Kevlar, Mechanical/Fabrication/Welding Phone: (352) 286-4557 Text or Voice
Thread Starter
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,902
Likes: 0
1) Yes. Not a problem at all.
2) Yes. Several coats of a High Solids clear will significantly slow done the fading process. Most of my candy jobs receive three coats of clear then get blocked and then I spray another three coats of clear over them again. I figure actual clear on the car is betwen 4 1/2 and 5 coats after sanding and buffing are completed.
3) Most colors like the one you are referencing have a specific base they need to be sprayed over to achieve the same color. White obviously will give you the brightest neon color.
What else can I answer for you?
2) Yes. Several coats of a High Solids clear will significantly slow done the fading process. Most of my candy jobs receive three coats of clear then get blocked and then I spray another three coats of clear over them again. I figure actual clear on the car is betwen 4 1/2 and 5 coats after sanding and buffing are completed.
3) Most colors like the one you are referencing have a specific base they need to be sprayed over to achieve the same color. White obviously will give you the brightest neon color.
What else can I answer for you?
"Non Silba Sed Anthar"
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 967
Likes: 0
if you want something a little more heavy then metallic then very very fine flake can be added in the clear, if it is laid on perfectly even then it can come out to look very close to what you are looking for.
__________________
