Well this is what I finaly ended up with, what do ya think. I haven't applied the clear yet.
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| Author: | DaleH [ Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:45 am ] |
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Anybody here ever do a translucent white finish, I've got one that's kicking my butt! I'm using tinted ktm-9 which I've done on numerous occasions but with different colors & it's worked fine. I can't seem to get an even look, some parts appear less translucent than others. the finish is so thin it's almost impossible to sand back without sanding through. The only thing I can think of that's different is the tint which is actually designed for an opaque finish but I've thinned out to look more like a wash. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:11 am ] |
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Opaque dyes don't make very good translucent dyes because of the pigment doesn’t tend to suspend in solution evenly easily. I suspect due to the size of it's solids. And I am guessing that the color or tint you are looking for "white" is going to be the hardest to find in a metal-complex dye wich is ideal as a translusent dye |
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| Author: | DaleH [ Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:36 am ] |
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[QUOTE=MichaelP] And I am guessing that the color or tint you are looking for "white" is going to be the hardest to find in a metal-complex dye wich is ideal as a translusent dye[/QUOTE] You got that right! |
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| Author: | DaleH [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:32 am ] |
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Well this is what I finaly ended up with, what do ya think. I haven't applied the clear yet.
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:38 am ] |
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Looks good Dale  I guess the question is."Is this the effect you were after?" Did you do this usuing the opaque dye tinned out?
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| Author: | DaleH [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:12 am ] |
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Pretty much so, I showed it to the customer and he was happy with it. I guess that's what count's. Yep, it's the stuff Stew Mac sale's colortone I think. I had to get it reallllll thin, widen the pattern on the gun and do several quick sweeps. didn’t apply as smooth as I would like but it was workable. |
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:26 am ] |
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I saw a fender done the same way last week. Yours looks just as good. A little clear lacquer and it will shine. Al |
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| Author: | DaleH [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:40 pm ] |
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Thanks Al, that makes me feel good about it. That is what this guy was after and I didn't have the real thing to look at, just pictures. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:16 pm ] |
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beautiful work Dale!
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| Author: | Skip Beach [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:43 am ] |
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Hi Dale, Nice work indeed. That kind of finish is tough to pull off. On another note, I've been in Charleston for the last 2 1/2 weeks recording the Spoleto Chamber Music Series for radio broadcast. I've been WAY too busy & have no free time while doing this project but since I'm in Columbia - a mere 110 miles away - & make occasional trips to Charleston, it would be cool for us to catch up with each other some time. If you're ever in Cola. and have some time, give me a call - 803-206-2697. Skip |
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| Author: | DaleH [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:40 am ] |
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Same here Skip, my cell is 843-324-8414. Yea I have kind of a funky schedule myself. I have no scheduled days off, just last minute days off. But I end up with a couple a week, so the next time your down give me a shout. |
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