However, if the window of workability for a chemical bond is over-extended, the intercoat clear must be scuffed with a 3M Scotch-Brite pad or 3M Super Fine sanding sponge. If additional coats are applied within the manufacturer’s window of workability, it would be considered a chemical bond. There is one very important aspect to remember when using an intercoat clear. For example, the airbrush artwork you will see in this article is a combination of both solvent based paints from House of Kolor and water based paints from Createx Wicked over a solvent based color coat from PPG. In most instances, these products would be considered non-compatible, but a layer of intercoat clear will allow these products to be separated from each other as they are applied in the process. In the case of airbrush graphics, various manufacturers’ products may be used to get the desired end result. One great advantage to using DBC 500 in a paint job that will see additional graphic work is that the DBC 500 will provide a protective layer between the original color coat and additional top coats, essentially negating the possibility of lifting or crinkling. The DBC 500 Color Blender mentioned above is essentially an un-tinted base coat that serves as a lock down (or intercoat clear) for a vehicle’s color coat, especially those color coats loaded up with metalflakes or pearls. It is with experience and patience in the paint booth that a base coat such as this can be sprayed and the end result not exhibit “streaks” or “tiger stripping”. This particular paint color was loaded with very fine pearls/micas in multiple colors that can be a bit tricky to apply. Before the actual graphic work could be applied, the RETRO POWER crew and lead painter, Michael Riley, laid down the sedan’s base color of PPG Deltron “Canteen Green” followed by two light coats of PPG DBC 500 Color Blender. Well, follow along as the crew at RETRO POWER with Christopher Smith of Space City Airbrush work their magic on this 1933 Chevy.Īs with any paint job, every layer is only as good as the one beneath. How many times have you walked through car show and seen a rod with custom graphics that stopped you in your tracks and you find yourself wondering how it was done? It's All In The Detail by Michael Riley of RetroPower
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