TSUNAMI SUPERFLAKE PEARL | AUTOFLEX COATINGS | WIDEBODY & LS SWAPPED GENESIS COUPE

Its always a treat to see our pigments represented extremely well on a vehicle of this caliber. This Hyundai Genesis Coupe not only looks awesome but also has the performance to back it up. The list of mods to this car range from Air ride, wide-body kit, custom interior, and even an LS power plant!

The color on the car was achieved by using our Pitch Black as a base coat then topped with 15g/gal (30g total used) of our Tsunami SuperFlake Pearls! This can be replicated on a vehicle using Autoflex coatings, traditional automotive paint, and halo efx.

Installer: Ryan Brickel at Dipped Life Customs in Florida

Owner: Cameron Dawkins

Coating used : Autoflex Coatings

Like all of our pearl pigments, Tsunami SuperFlake Pearls 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! 

This color is available in Automotive Paint, Aerosol Spray Cans & Vehicle Paint Kits as well.

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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