How to Spray Metallic Paint Step-by-Step

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    • 1). Load base color into paint gun and spray first. Spray in long, even strokes from front to back without stopping. Apply a second coat of base paint once the first coat becomes tacky. Let the base dry.

    • 2). Mix metallic paint with clearcoat. Different mix ratios will create different effects. Two teaspoons of metallic paint per quart of clear is a guideline recommended by Hot Rod.

    • 3). Put your 1.8mm to 2mm paint gun tip on your paint gun. Load metallic paint and clearcoat mix into paint gun.

    • 4). Set gun for six-inch vertical spray pattern.

    • 5). Hold gun five to eight inches away from surface.

    • 6). Spray a thin topcoat in long, even strokes. Shake gun frequently in between sprays to make sure the clearcoat and metallic paint stay evenly mixed.

    • 7). Spray a second coat in the same fashion when the first becomes tacky.

    • 8). Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 as many times as necessary to achieve your preferred look. Metallic paint is often applied with five to seven coats.

    • 9). Disassemble your paint gun completely and wash out the metal flake paint. Metal flakes from the paint will get stuck in every crevice of the gun after use.

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      Load clearcoat into your paint gun. Spray a single layer of clearcoat over the metallic paint to finish.

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