Example Mix Quantities In Ounces CHSM Color 24 48 72 96 CCHSM CATALYST 8 16 24 32 Reducer 2-4 4-8 6-12 8-16 Accelerator Ѕ-1 cap Don’t mix too large a quantity as pot life is 1-2 hours depending on temperature and humidity. Notes: 1. Color must be mixed thoroughly in a paint shaker prior to use. Mixed formula may be sprayed immediately; no induction time is required. 2. Always add catalyst to color not vise versa. 3. To accelerate film cure and reduce dust free time Accelerator should be used Ѕ ounce per sprayable quart. (1/2-1 capfull). Don’t use in metallics or exceed this amount.
When painting metal on which fabric is to be glued add 1 ounce of ACC 1030 accelerator to increase crosslinking and resistance to the solvents in the glue. Failure to do so might cause blistering when the glue is applied. Allow the part to also cure fully before gluing. 4. When using HVLP turbines always use warm weather reducers. 5. If the top coat is one of the poor hiding colors ie. Some yellows, reds, green, etc. one could use white for this first coat to ensure a uniform substrate color for the topcoats. Also some white (half and half) should be mixed in the first coat to provide additional hiding; the shade would change but it would be uniform for the topcoats. 6.
For best results always spray surfaces horizontal. This allows one to get proper amount of pigment on the surface. Prior to spraying color in dry climates spray a light mist coat (40-50psi) of Air Tech Static/Dust eliminator over the entire surface and allow it to dry. Apply a full wet cross coat of mixed color using 40-50 psi at the gun. After this first color coat has been applied and allowed to cure it should be color sanded with 400 grit to provide a smooth surface for the topcoats. Normally one will apply two more color cross coats allowing flash off of 20-30 minutes before the next coat. Test this coat to be “finger slick” not tacky before the next coat.
This will give the high gloss wet look desired. If a good hiding color is chosen ie. White one coat may be all that is necessary, use your own judgement on this. If you have any doubt add another coat of color. For trimming allow at least 8 hours before taping (70). Wipe the area to which the second color and tape is to be applied with a cloth dampened with acetone to improve tape and paint adhesion. For taping use 3M Fineline masking tape. After trim is applied tapes must be removed as soon as possible; do not leave them in place as they will become most difficult to remove. Color coats can be removed without sanding up to 7 days after previous coat.
Of course, if the surface is trashy or rough it must be sanded smooth. Sanding is necessary after 7 days for mechanical adhesion. Clean spray equipment with lacquer thinner. WARNING: HEED ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!!!