Custom Paints Metalflake Gunmetal

Custom Paints Metal Flake – Maximum Sparkle and a Unique Custom Finish

Custom Paints Metal Flake flakes are designed for anyone who wants to create a truly eye-catching and unique surface for cars, motorcycles, boats, helmets, or even arts and crafts projects. This is a high-quality, fine-grade metal flake that adds depth, intense sparkle, and a professional-level custom look to any surface.

Metal flake can be applied over any base colour, making every result completely unique. The amount of flake and the number of coats determine the intensity of the effect – from a subtle shimmer to a bold and aggressive custom finish. This premium metal flake is designed especially for demanding use where a durable, fade-resistant, and highly sparkling finish is required. The flakes are solvent resistant, ultra-thin, and easy to level, making application smooth and the final result clean and professional.

Metal Flake Application & Use

Metal Flake can be mixed with:

• 1K and 2K clear coats

• solvent-based and water-based lacquers

• clear basecoats

• Arts & Crafts applications

Basic Application Steps:

1. Prepare the surface according to a standard paint process (sanding, priming, etc.)

2. Spray 2–3 coats of base colour

3. Add the Metal Flake to clear coat or another chosen binder

4. Spray the flake mixture until the desired effect is achieved. (Always perform a test spray first to determine the preferred flake/clear ratio.)

5. Once the flake layer is complete, apply 2K clear coat until the flakes are fully covered and a high-gloss finish is achieved

Tips for a Perfect Finish

• Use a gravity-feed spray gun with a minimum 1.5 mm fluid nozzle

• Apply several thin coats to avoid runs

• Monitor the surface between coats – spraying too wet can ruin the final result

• When the flake level is satisfactory, clean the spray gun thoroughly and apply clear coat without flake

• To achieve a perfectly smooth surface:

  • allow the clear coat to fully cure

  • perform wet sanding only on a fully cured surface

  • preferably after 2–3 weeks (at approx. +20 °C painting conditions)

  • re-clear the surface following normal instructions

 Note! Wet sanding must not be performed before the clear coat is fully cured.

Packaging Information

• Package size: 50 g

• Flake size: 008 x .008 hex

• Coverage depends on the amount of flake used and the desired effect.