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Gold Leaf And Size.
This week we’ll talk about the difference in some of the leaf and the size used to apply it..
There are many many colors of leaf available, dark, light, white, and variegated. You can also get leaf in copper and aluminum. It’s also available in rolls from ½ on up, which is very useful for doing long lines. The variegated leaf is imitation gold but it can produce some v
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With all the different types of brushes out there. It can be a little confusing as to what to buy. So here,’s a little run down of the various types of hair, brush manufactures use, in their manufacturing process.
Synthetics are man-made of either nylon or polyester. They may come tipped, tapered, flagged, abraded or even etched to increase the brushes' ability to carry color.
The man-made fila
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Pin Striping Brushes -
When you get a new brush.. Most of the time, they will need a little trim. Many a brush has been ruined by doing this. So go easy, that’s the key. When you first get your new brush. I’m talking Macks here, the Xcalibers do not need to be trimmed.
It will probably look as if it’s had a bad hair day. First thing is to pallet it up in some brush preservative Doing this will g
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Is the PPG Show Truck coming to your town?
PPG’s 75’ Vibrance coated semi is going on tour showing of it’s display of paint and products.
21 stops across the country are in it’s schedule. Starting in March and ending in October.
This will include major events like the Good Guys Rod & Custom Association, National Street Rod Association, Antique Truck Historical Society and other truck- and car-foc
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Chrome Paint.
With the cost of chrome, and the environmental issues associated with it. Chrome paint has become a viable alternative. There are several paint companies producing it. Some are better than others, and some just don’t work as advertised. I have been playing with this paint for three years, and I can tell you that many problems are self-induced. It is tricky and quite tim
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Gold Leaf.
Gold leaf has been around for thousands of years. The Egyptians and Romans used it to adorn artwork, statues, mummies, teeth, and jewellry. Louis the XIV used it in his residence and the French court to show his power and opulent life style. It was, and is an indicator of wealth and power. Our own monetary system is based upon it. Guess you could say it's what makes the world go round.
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Currently Active UsersWell, good question...you really don't know. You just basically have to guess. Just pay attention when you are sanding and be sure and go over the complete area with the finer sandpaper.
I can tell...
i thought you already sanded the front fender to the primer? if you did, then i thought it be easier just to coat the metal w/ some new primer.
the factory finish would be fine to shoot over,...
Once I clear the part I'm painting and it has dried the proper amount of time I start colorsanding. I start out with 1000 grit then go to 1500. Here's the Question. How do I know the differnace in...
