Kandy Base Coat: The Sweet Foundation For A Vibrant Paint Job

Kandy base coats are a mixture of kandy and select pearls, into a Shimrin® base coat, designed for custom painting. They are designed to be applied over a metallic base coat and allow the metal flakes to be seen through the tinted candy colour layer. The thicker the coat, the darker the colour will be. Kandy base coats are also known as mid-coats.

Kandy base coats are a mixture of kandy and select pearls

Kandy base coats are a type of candy paint, also known as Kandy paint. Candy paint is a clear paint with translucent pigments that is typically applied over a metallic base coat. This allows the underlying colour or metalflake to be seen through the candy paint layer. Candy paint jobs are more expensive than regular paint jobs due to the multiple coats of paint required and the complexity of the process.

When creating a Kandy base coat, it is important to consider the type of base coat colour that will be used. The choice of base coat colour can affect the final outcome of the Kandy base coat. For example, gold base coats can come in different shades, such as solar gold, gamma gold, or zenith gold, each of which will produce a slightly different result when combined with the Kandy base coat.

Kandy base coats can be applied using a spray gun, such as a HVLP gun or a conventional gun. It is important to set up the spray gun correctly to achieve a consistent spray pattern and even coverage. Inconsistent application can result in streaking or spotting in the final finish.

Overall, Kandy base coats offer a unique and eye-catching finish that can enhance the appearance of a vehicle or other painted surfaces. By understanding the properties and application techniques of Kandy base coats, individuals can achieve a professional and striking result.

It is a mid-coat, not a base coat

A Kandy base coat is a mixture of kandy and select pearls into a Shimrin® base coat, designed for custom painting. However, it is a mid-coat, not a base coat.

Kandy base coats are designed to be applied over a base coat, typically a metallic one, to create a kandy-like appearance. The base coat provides the foundation for the Kandy base coat to adhere to and creates the desired colour and effect. For instance, a gold base coat with Kandy Brandywine can create ghost flames.

The Kandy base coat is a clear paint with translucent pigments, allowing the metal flakes of the base coat to be seen through the tinted candy colour layer. The thicker the Kandy base coat is applied, the darker the colour will become. This can affect the final outcome of the paint job, so it is important to apply it consistently to avoid streaking or spotting.

The Kandy base coat is part of a basecoat/clearcoat system, where it is applied as a mid-coat over the base coat, and then a final clear coat is applied over it. This process creates the desired kandy effect, with exceptional clarity and brilliance.

It is designed for custom painting

Kandy base coats are designed for custom painting. They are a mixture of kandy and select pearls, which are applied to a Shimrin® base coat. This system provides a kandy-like appearance with extreme clarity and depth. The C2C version of the base coat is coast-to-coast compliant, meeting all low-VOC regulatory limits in a solvent-based system.

Kandy base coats are not applied directly to a primer or sealer. Instead, they are a mixture of powder pearls, candy concentrate, and a base maker. For example, KBC11 Apple Red KBC is a mixture of DP32 (dry pearl lilac), KK11 (apple red kandy koncentrate), and S2-00 (trans nebulae). This particular formula is sprayed over a jet black base coat.

The term "kandy base coat" is a misnomer, as it is not a base coat but rather a kandy and pearl mid-coat. However, you can create your own kandy base coat by mixing your favourite powdered pearls, candy concentrate, and intercoat clear. The formula for a kandy base coat is as follows:

• 5 parts clear carrier
• 1 part candy concentrate
• 0.4g of any dry pearl per ounce of unreduced mix

For instance, for a gallon of unreduced kandy base coat, you would mix one gallon of clear carrier with 25.6 ounces of candy concentrate and 51.2 grams of dry pearl. This mixture is then reduced according to the clear carrier's TDS guidelines before being sprayed over a solid-colour ground coat.

Kandy base coats are ideal for custom painting as they allow for a variety of advanced custom finishes, such as ghost flames, chameleon colour-changing finishes, and fades. Even a simple application of kandy red, green, or blue over a metallic silver base will give a mile-deep look that distinguishes a show car from a street car.

It is applied over a metallic base coat

Kandy base coats are a mixture of kandy and select pearls, into a Shimrin® base coat, designed for custom painting. This system provides extreme clarity, depth, and a kandy-like appearance in a simple factory pack system.

Kandy base coats are applied over a metallic base coat. This is because kandy paint is a clear paint with translucent pigments. The metallic base coat allows the metal flakes to be seen through the tinted candy colour layer. The thicker the paint is, the darker the colour will get, so it is important to be consistent with the application to avoid streaking or spotting.

Kandy base coats are not applied directly over a primer or sealer. Instead, they are powder pearls mixed with a candy concentrate and base maker. For example, KBC11 Apple Red KBC is made from DP32 (dry pearl lilac), KK11 (apple red kandy koncentrate) and S2-00 (trans nebulae). This is then sprayed over a jet black base coat.

To create your own kandy base coat, you can mix your favourite powdered pearls, candy concentrate and intercoat clear. The recommended formula for mixing is 5 parts clear carrier, 1 part candy concentrate and 0.4g of any dry pearl per ounce of unreduced mix. This mixture is then sprayed over a solid-colour ground coat.

It is translucent

A Kandy base coat is a mixture of kandy and select pearls, into a Shimrin® base coat, designed for custom painting. This system provides extreme clarity, depth, and a kandy-like appearance in a simple factory pack system.

Kandy base coats are not applied directly over a primer/sealer. Instead, they are applied over a solid-coloured ground coat. This is because they are translucent.

The translucence of Kandy base coats means that the colour of the ground coat will influence the final colour. The thicker the application of the Kandy base coat, the darker the colour will be. This is because the Kandy base coat has translucent pigments in it. The thicker the layer of the base coat, the more pigments there will be, and the darker the colour will become.

The translucence of the Kandy base coat also means that the metal flakes in the ground coat will be visible through the tinted layer. This is why it is important to apply the Kandy base coat evenly, as an inconsistent application will result in a streaked or spotted appearance.

Kandy base coats are available in a range of colours, including red, green, and blue.

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