Subject	Generally clear coat is used with metallics and the
Posted by	Audioquest on January 18, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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In Reply To	Powder Coating question posted by Alan(NJ) on January 18, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Message	chrome/near chrome finishes. You don't specifically need clear over solid or candy finishes, but does give it more depth and shine in some instances. I think when some posts say the clear yellows, they are talking more about paint clear, not powdercoat.
Follow Ups	Powder Coating question - Alan(NJ) 09:15:31 01/18/08 I don't use clear on anything yet. - Woody75 (Denver) 09:21:47 01/18/08 valve covers for now. - Alan(NJ) 09:33:51 01/18/08 I've never done a plenum due to the size (wont fit in oven) - Woody75 (Denver) 09:44:20 01/18/08 Damn Woody, those pieces came out great. - brahmabull (CT) 09:50:58 01/18/08 I do it for the customer projects I'm working on. - Woody75 (Denver) 10:00:04 01/18/08 Love that chrome powder. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 10:08:37 01/18/08 Re: I've never done a plenum due to the size (wont fit in ov - njz 10:10:23 01/18/08 Re: Re: I've never done a plenum due to the size (wont fit i (n/m) - njz 10:11:45 01/18/08 Re: Re: Re: I've never done a plenum due to the size (wont f (n/m) - njz 10:12:59 01/18/08 that PC'd crome is the sex (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 10:17:30 01/18/08 pretty. (n/m) - itsghoZt 10:21:33 01/18/08 nice... - naZeer (Dallas) 11:50:37 01/18/08 Unfortunately yes, I have a regular job. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 11:59:20 01/18/08 Typically, even the pros lose the mirror - dallaz (My name not the city) 11:16:48 01/18/08 My understanding is in that process they would - CRAZZEPETE. 09:32:11 01/18/08 You can do 2 layers on powdercoat. - Woody75 (Denver) 09:37:56 01/18/08 That's what my PC guy says, can't get the second layer - CRAZZEPETE. 10:24:13 01/18/08 No... - BradZ (FL) 10:05:06 01/18/08 According to Caswell, metallic PC requires a candy or clear - 240Z FeO2 10:21:52 01/18/08 what about mirror red - Alan(NJ) 10:27:36 01/18/08 a buddy/co-worker recommended them - Alan(NJ) 10:31:52 01/18/08 My guess is that metallics require a clearcoat because - 240Z FeO2 10:42:24 01/18/08 Generally clear coat is used with metallics and the - Audioquest 11:18:49 01/18/08 Re: Powder Coating question - NAS@rdz 13:48:47 01/18/08 E, B, G, and D should do the trick to remove the emblem - Z_Cherub 16:20:46 01/18/08 No clear on any of my powdercoating...no issues so far (n/m) - Pats300zx 17:41:09 01/18/08
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