Mixing Ratios and Tips for Paint With Pearl Products
These are general tips for mixing the product to ensure the best results. If you’re happy, then so are we!
Metal Flake
To make the Metal Flake additives truly shine, follow these recommended ratios:
- 1 heaping tablespoon per sprayable quart of base clear or pound of clear powder coat for a light sparkle.
- 2 heaping tablespoons per sprayable quart of base clear or pound of clear powder coat for a heavy sparkle.
Avoid adding too much flake, as it may clog standard spray gun tips (1.4-1.5 size).
Ghost Pearl
Ghost Pearl is highly effective in small quantities:
- 1 level teaspoon per sprayable quart of clear.
- 1 (25-gram) bag per gallon of sprayable clear base or 1-4 pounds of clear powder coat.
Excessive use can alter your base coat color. It’s better to apply multiple coats than to change the ratio.
Candy Pearls
Candy Pearls offer both translucent and opaque metallic finishes:
- For a translucent effect: 1 (25-gram) bag per 2 sprayable quarts of clear base.
- For a more solid/metallic effect: 1 (25-gram) bag per sprayable quart of clear base.
Test different applications to achieve your desired look.
Powder Coating Applications
Candy Pearls can also tint clear powder coat. Start with 1/2 bag per pound of clear powder, increasing up to 1 bag if suspension remains stable.
Thermochromic Temperature Change Pigment
1 (25-gram) bag treats 1 sprayable quart of base clear. These pigments perform best in oil or solvent-based base clears. If using a 2-part clear, let the pigment dissolve in a pint of reducer for 24 hours before mixing with clear paint.
Thermochromic pigments have limited UV and heat resistance, so always test before use.
Color-Shifting Chameleon Pearl Pigments
1 (25-gram) bag treats 1 quart of sprayable base clear. For the best color-shifting effect, apply over a black base. Testing different base colors can also yield unique results.
- Our 39 series pigments appear colored in the bag.
- Our 59, 69, and 79 series (“Ghost Chameleon Pearls”) appear white in the bag but shift colors when applied.
Experiment and find the right combination for your custom look!
