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Tman
10-15-2003, 07:24 PM
Hey all you paint gurus. I have a couple qestions to ask and maybee a favor.

Where do I get orange flake? Or copper?
OR
Does anyone have a little Orange flake I could beg,borrow or steal, or even buy?

We are spraying the wheels for the touring at the end of next week, I need something by then. Thanks. Trent
trey
10-15-2003, 07:58 PM
when you spray them, post a picture please. im looking at doing the same thing for the dudgemobile
Unkl Ian
10-15-2003, 08:08 PM
I'm guessing you don't need too much.Try here: Old School Flake (http://www.innate.com/OSF/OSF.htm)
bradberry00
10-15-2003, 09:38 PM
is that old school flake a pretty good product?....and how about that "Flake Buster" any good?????
lownslow
10-15-2003, 09:48 PM
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lownslow
10-15-2003, 09:51 PM
try moseart.com .....sid moses is THE man....thats where i get a majority of mine ........real good guy too ...... also there is usually a guy on epay who sells it pretty cheap too . i think has orange listed .......as well as silver etc.....
Tman
10-16-2003, 01:46 AM
Thanks guys, I have silver already..just need some orange to do what I want on these wheels. I will look into those links, I am sure I can 3day some stuff to me.
Tman
10-16-2003, 08:19 PM
OK, been told this before........what technique and or amounts do you guys use in clear???? We are going to be spraying PPG Omni.
67Imp.Wagon
10-17-2003, 12:47 AM
That flakebuster gun looks like a good idea. Wonder if it works.
Unkl Ian
10-17-2003, 12:50 AM
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........what technique and or amounts do you guys use in clear????

[/ QUOTE ] JDee can tell you how NOT to do it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Something about a Metalflake cat.
Tman
10-17-2003, 12:53 AM
Me too Imp...sounds Kosher
lownslow
10-17-2003, 01:40 AM
i go with about 3 or 4 ounces per mixed quart ..i like alot of flake.....
67Imp.Wagon
10-17-2003, 01:52 AM
Tman, I've only sprayed a little bit of flake and used a regular gun and no oversized tip. It never seemed like enough flake was coming out even though I mixed alot in the clear. Kept makeing several passes over it to build it up and then it seemed like way too much clear per coat.Then the amount of straight clear to cover the flake and make it smoothe was alot. That little gun looks like a big money saver on the clear.
Tman
10-17-2003, 01:55 AM
Donnie, thanks, we are shooting wheels and I have enough for the 4.

Imp, I am trying for the subdude look on this job, I will be fine. But, I know what you mean.I have run into the prob before. That gun intrigues me....................