What is Shimrin paint?

Shimrin® Solid Graphic Kolors Is a Universal basecoat that may be simply cleared for a final finish or used as a basecoat with other Kandys or Pearls in the HOK range. • Can be topcoated with either acrylic lacquer or urethane enamel. • Reduces paint buildup by design.

Is House of Kolor urethane paint?

Product Description. 1 Quart Of Kosmic Kolor Urethane Enamel Uk05 Cobalt Blue; Kosmic Kolor Urethane Enamel Kandys Provide Fantastic Gloss And Depth. Available In 20 Stunning Translucent Colors. They Are Crack Resistant And Can Be Applied Over Any Of Our Shimrin Universal Base Coats, Kustom Bases, Or Kustom Pearls.

How do I use SHIMRIN2?

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1. SHIMRIN2.
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3. GENERAL INFORMATION.
4. Apply 2 to 3 medium coats of Shimrin2® Basecoat with a 75% pattern overlap.
5. Allow to flash from 30 minutes up to 4 hours maximum prior to applying klear.
6. TECHNICAL DATA.
7. Clean equipment thoroughly with lacquer thinner or urethane reducer (check local regulations).
8. RTS Regulatory Data.

How long does Kandy paint last?

Depending on the level of outdoor exposure candy paints can last anywhere from one to 5 years and in some cases more before the candy layer begins to fade to a washed out look.

How many stages is candy paint?

What is a 3-stage candy paint? A candy paint finish application consists of applying a metallic base color, then the application of a transparent candy layer, and then the application of a protective clear coat to help extend the life of the candy finish and magnify the depth of the metallic finish.

What is Intercoat clear used for?

Smart custom painters use inter coat clear to apply their custom blended pearl powder and metal flakes and to protect certain layers in complex graphics and art work. Intercoat clear is superior to topcoat clear in this type application.

Can candy paint be touched up?

Candies are almost impossible to touch up as the color is transparent over a metallic base, every coat changes the color plus candy paint is not very UV resistant and fades so even if you knew how many coats were on it after two years it wouldn’t match anyway.

Can candy paint be repaired?

It’s not impossible to repair candy, if one does an entire panel, has excellent lighting and experience doing so, but candy isn’t really practical on a street car, where damage is likely to happen.

Does Kandy paint fade?

They will tell you what colors tend to bleed or fade. For intance the bleeding of the kandy purple or how Kandy Pink will fade in the sun.