gold leaf

[hoss]

has anyone ever worked w/ metal (gold) leaf?

Can one apply it directly to the base coat, or does one need to apply it to a clear coat?

 

[imported_chris]

Just to be safe i'd apply it to
A clear coat. but you could do a test panel.
i've worked with gold&silver leaf alot.
Good luck.

 

[flamethrower]

I would never risk laying it directly on the basecoat. If you clear it you can work with a mistake. If you don't you will live with a mistake. Clear it, then use the sizing to apply to the scuffed clear coat.

 

[hoss]

thanks guys, another question about it is;

how do i get a crisp edge? do i pull the stencil tape, then apply the leaf, or do i put on the leaf then pull the stencil tape??

i want an edge that doesn't need a pinstripe to clean it up.

dirk

 

[imported_chris]

I pull the stencil tape then apply the leaf.
i have done it the other way put leaf on then
pull tape but i got a nasty edge.

 

[hoss]

thanks!