PYRO HOLOGRAPHIC MICROFLAKE | TAMCO PAINT | DOG BOWL - The Spray Source

PYRO HOLOGRAPHIC MICROFLAKE | ALPHA AUTOMOTIVE PAINT | DOG BOWL

Beautiful use of our Microflake! @center_line_customs really went all out for his dogs in designing this killer dog bowl using our Pyro Holographic Microflake on it! Microflakes are a great way to accent a base color, pearl, or colorshift finish as they create that extra layer of depth to the design. Finished off with Alpha Automotive Paint's AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat, this stainless dog bowl is really a treat for the eyes not only for the dogs but for the people around as well!

Installer: @center_line_customs

Coating: Alpha Automotive Paint

Pigments needed for this look:

- Pyro Holographic Microflake

- Alpha Pearl Line Variety Pack-Samples

Alpha Automotive Paint Products needed for this look:

- Pearl & Candy Carrier | Alpha Automotive Paint

- AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat

Like all of our pearl pigments, Pyro Holographic Microflakes can be used in Alpha Automotive Paint or other traditional automotive paint, epoxy resin for woodworking and other art, nail polish, plastisol, Autoflex Coatings, Performix Plastidip, Halo efx, DYC Proline, waterbased airbrush paint, slime, bed liners, powder coat and MANY other applications! Take a look at our Alpha Pearl Mixing and Uses Page for more information!

This project uses an Alpha Custom Color basecoat, bound in a special binder for pigment control, UV resistance, and excellent pearl suspension. The basecoat mixes 1:1 with an AR-30xx reducer for smooth application and consistent coverage. Our AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer provides outstanding adhesion, flexibility and fast drying, while the AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat adds long-lasting gloss, UV protection and durability.

Project Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Complete your prep, body work, primer, and sanding following our video tutorials.
  2. Block-sand the exterior panels with 320 grit sandpaper and scuff door jambs, engine bay and tight areas with a red scuff pad.
  3. Blow off all dust outside and wipe down with wax & grease remover.
  4. If applicable, paint the door jambs and engine bay first, then wait 24 hours before moving on to the exterior.
  5. Re-mask and wipe down the project with anti-static wax & grease remover.
  6. Mix and spray one medium wet coat of AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer (4:1:1 ratio) using a 1.4 mm needle spray gun.
  7. After the sealer is 100% dry to the touch, wait at least an hour.
  8. Mix and spray your basecoat colour directly over the sealer (most colours require 2–4 coats for coverage/effect).
  9. Wait until the basecoat is dry to the touch before recoating.
  10. After the final basecoat is dry, wait 45 minutes.
  11. Mix and spray 2–3 coats of AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat (2:1 ratio). Recoat when the previous coat is just tacky (fingerprints).
  12. Let cure for 12 hours in a warm, ventilated area.
  13. If wet sanding & buffing, leave masked for that process; otherwise unmask & assemble.
  14. Enjoy your newly painted project!

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