Dry times are based on applying materials in temperatures of 20 degrees or above. If the temperature is lower, allow for more dry time

Holding the can 8-12 inches from the panel, apply your first coat in a light to medium coat with a 50% overlap. Allow 15-20 minutes before applying second coat.

On your second coat, still holding the can 8-12 inches from the panel, apply a medium to heavy coat also with a 50% overlap. Allow another 15-20 minutes before applying the next coat of colour.

Some colours may require a 3rd coat for full coverage, which will be applied the same way as the second coat.

For light metallics (i.e. silver/gold) an orientation coat may need to be applied to ensure an even look on the metallic. This is done by moving the can 12-16 inches from panel and applying coat in a misting fashion.

Once you are satisfied with your paint, allow 15-20 minutes of dry time before applying the first coat of clear.

The first coat of clear should be applied lightly, while holding the can 8-12 inches from the panel with a 50% overlap. Allow 15-20 minutes of dry time before applying the second coat.

On your second coat, holding the can 8-12 inches from the panel, apply a medium to heavy coat with a 50% overlap. Allow another 15-20 minutes for it to dry before applying last coat of clear which is applied in the same way as the second coat.

Allow 24 hrs of dry time before handling if a 1k clear has been used

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Dry times are based on applying materials in temperatures of 20 degrees or above. If the temperature is lower, allow for more dry time between coats.

Holding the can 8-12 inches from panel, apply your first coat in a light to medium coat with a 50% overlap. Allow 15-20 minutes before applying the second coat.

On your second coat, still holding can 8-12 inches from panel, apply a medium to heavy coat, also with a 50% overlap. Allow 15-20 minutes before applying the next coat of colour.

Some colours may require a 3rd coat for full coverage which will be applied the same way as the second coat.

Allow 24hrs of dry time before handling.

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Step 1: use your red scotch brite to scuff edges of the part.

Step 2: pre-soak 400grit sandpaper in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Then, while using plenty of water for lubrication, sand the large surfaces of the panel until you have a smooth, dull finish.

Step 3: wipe clean the panel.

Step 4: clean panel with surface cleaner (wet a paper towel with surface cleaner and keep a dry paper towel in the other hand. Wipe with wet towel then immediately wipe with dry towel to avoid residue).

Step 5: open tack cloth and unfold then make it into a loose ball. With this you will gently rub the surface of the panel removing any microfibres, dust or hair from surface.

Step 6: apply a thin coat of adhesion promoter, spraying in a misting fashion to avoid over applying product. Allow 10-15 minutes to dry.

Step 7: apply 2 light coats of flexfill primer allowing 15-20 minutes dry time between each coat. After second coat allow 30 minutes to dry.

Step 8: repeat step 5.

Step 9: apply paint and clear as described in spray can paint process.

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Step 1: use your red scotch brite to scuff edges of the part.

Step 2: pre-soak 400grit sandpaper in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Then, while using plenty of water for lubrication, sand the large surfaces of the panel until you have a smooth, dull finish.

Step 3: wipe clean the panel.

Step 4: use your self-etching primer to cover any bare metal that has been exposed during the sanding process. Allow 20-30 minutes to dry.

Step 5: clean panel with surface cleaner (wet a paper towel with surface cleaner and keep a dry paper towel in the other hand, wipe with wet towel then immediately wipe with dry towel to avoid residue).

Step 6: open tack cloth and unfold then make it into a loose ball. With this you will gently rub the surface of the panel, removing any microfibres, dust or hair from surface.

Step 7: apply paint and clear as described in spray can paint process.

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