RAVEN SUPER COLORSHIFT OVER JET BLACK
Raven Super Colorshift paint gives this motorcycle a bold, aggressive presence. With Raven Super Colorshift pearl, the finish stays dark while showing movement in changing light. On this build, Dennis DDog Price balanced depth, clarity, and reflection with impressive control.
Jet black sets the foundation for the look. Tamco Paint’s Jet Black delivers a deep, uniform basecoat. After that, the colorshift layer adds subtle visual motion. To lock it in, the build was sealed with Tamco’s 9500 clear coat.
In the shade, the depth reads first. In the sun, the movement takes over. Together, those traits create a finish that looks deliberate and refined.
Installer: Dennis DDog Price
Coating: Tamco Paint
Raven Super Colorshift paint setup details
A clean colorshift finish depends on consistency. Uniform base coverage helps the pearl read evenly. If black coverage varies, the flip can vary too.
Use lighting as your inspection tool during spraying. In the shade, uneven coverage shows up fast. Under sunlight, sparkle and flip become more obvious. Walk around the part to spot issues as angles change.
Why jet black makes the effect look darker
Jet black absorbs light, so the pearl shift reads deeper. That absorption keeps the finish stealthy and aggressive. Sharp motorcycle lines benefit most from the contrast.
Aim for even basecoat coverage across every panel. Steady overlap helps prevent striping. Proper flash times keep the surface stable for effects.
How to keep the pearl controlled
Intercoat clear helps you control the effect stage. A consistent laydown reduces the chance of blotchiness. Smaller motorcycle parts need that control even more.
Two effect coats usually keep the tone darker. More coats increase brightness and flip strength. Fewer coats can make the flip harder to notice.
Pigments needed for this look:
- Raven Super Colorshift Pearl (25g per sprayable gal of Tamco HC895 Intercoat Clear; two coats maintain a darker tone)
Prep tips that improve final clarity
Dark finishes make prep work obvious. Straight panels reflect more cleanly. Dust and fingerprints show up right away.
Before spraying, do a thorough wipe-down. Controlled booth lighting makes flaws easier to see. Clean airflow also helps reduce debris in the clear.
Application tips for motorcycle parts
Motorcycle parts reveal flaws faster than car panels. A steady spray distance helps maintain even coverage. Rotating parts keeps your spray angle consistent.
Edges build material quickly, so lighten your passes there. Softer passes near panel breaks help reduce hot spots. Consistent film build keeps the flip uniform.
Curved surfaces show the colorshift best. Flat areas reveal overall coverage quality. Checking both confirms pattern consistency.
How to check coverage while spraying
After each flash, change your light angle. Missed areas look dull. Uneven sparkle often points to uneven laydown.
Step back to read the full panel more clearly. Distance makes striping easier to spot. A quick check on both sides helps avoid missed edges.
Clearcoat notes for durability and gloss
Clearcoat adds depth and protects the pearl layer. Correct flash times help keep the gloss clean. Heavy coats raise the risk of solvent trap.
After curing, polishing sharpens reflections. Clean pads help reduce haze risk. Test a small area first to avoid mistakes.
Tamco Products needed for this look:
Common questions before you spray
Before mixing, decide how dark you want the finish. Fewer effect coats keep the build stealthy. More coverage creates a louder flip.
Lighting changes how Raven Super Colorshift paint reads. Indoors, the tone looks darker. Outside, the flip becomes more dramatic. Some shop lights can also exaggerate sparkle.
To match this exact look, keep effect coats controlled. Maintain uniform black coverage underneath. Let the clearcoat deliver the shine.
Like all of our pearl pigments, Raven Super Colorshift Pearls can be used in Tamco 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. Visit our Alpha Pearl Mixing and Uses Page for more details. This color is available in Automotive Paint, Aerosol Spray Cans and Vehicle Paint Kits.
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