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Auto Air Colors Product Information
Tim on Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:21 pm
Auto Air Colors™ are premium water-based custom paints developed by a leading manufacturer who has over twenty-five years experience in waterborne coatings technologies.
Auto Air Colors™ is a durable paint intended for use as base coat and graphic paint for automotive finishes and other exterior applications. Auto Air Colors™ are meant to be top coated with a durable, urethane clear. Auto Air Colors™ are compatible with all urethane, waterborne and water-based paint systems. For use with lacquer and enamel paint systems, test first.
SET-UP
Auto Air Colors™ paints are compatible with the following spray equipment.
Spray Gun Tip Size: 1.2mm: 35-40+ PSI. Pressure settings may vary. Adjust for optimum atomization.
Reducing: Auto Air Colors 9:1 4011 Flash Reducer
Touch-Up Gun: 0.8mm to 1.0mm tip size.
Follow gun manufacturer’s recommendation for distances to surface.
Airbrush Tip Size: 0.5mm: @ 40-50+ PSI
0.3mm and smaller: Transparent Colors thinned 3:1 4011 Flash Reducer.
Reducing: Refer to 4000 Series Reducer Product Guide & 4200 Series Product Guide
for additional information. Downloads available at www.autoaircolors.com
PRODUCT GENERAL APPLICATION OVERVIEW
4000 Series Reducers, Sealers & Cleaners
Sealer Dark and White – Use as initial layer of Auto Air Colors™ over prepared surface. Suitable for use as a replacement of urethane or epoxy sealer except over bare, untreated metal. May be applied direct to urethane, enamel, lacquer and other finishes after scuffing with 800 grit wet/dry paper or coarser grade of abrasive. Scuffing Base Coat prior to application of color is not required.
Use of Sealer may be omitted when using existing finish for a color-keyed base (example, 4500 Series Hot Rod Sparkle Color over a black urethane finish) or when using a similar 4200 Series Semi-Opaque Colors such as 4220 Deep Black.
Tinting 4001 Sealer with top-coat color improves coverage of top-coat color. This is especially beneficial when working with red, yellow and orange colors and transparent colors such as the 4500 Series Sparklescent™ Mango and Tequila Yellow. Tinting Base Coat Sealer White with 4205 Semi-Opaque Flame Orange will create a pastel-like orange base color which the Sparklescent™ Mango will cover quicker with less material required for the Mango’s finish.
Transparent Base – Use as base for mixing with 4600 Series Candy Colors and as mid-coat. Prior to clearing, use as a filling, mid-coat (intercoat) over other colors as fill coat over large pigments and flakes for more even paint film, especially prior to clearing 4500 Series and 4400 Series Colors.
Cleaner - Highly concentrated biodegradable cleaner used to clean airbrushes or spray guns.
Restorer - Removes Auto Air Colors™ or dissolves cured and uncured water-based paints. Makes for easy clean-up and complete removal of Auto Air Colors for cured finishes (prior to clear) and dried paint in spray guns and airbrushes.
Direct to Metal Primer - Low-build sealer intended for application on exposed, untreated metals with risk of corrosion. Metal Surface should be prepared by sanding with 600 grit paper & cleaned prior to applying DTM. DTM is best used for spot sealing exposed metal areas after sanding an existing finish. Does not self etch into metal as do solvent-based etching primers.
Flash Reducer Medium Dry - Reducer for entire Auto Air Colors line. Improves flowdecreases tip dry and improves atomization of colors. Does not accelerate curing times as does 4011 Flash Reducer. Reduce colors approximately 10% per volume for use with spray guns and 25% or more per volume for use with airbrushes.
Flash Reducer Fast Dry - Reducer for entire Auto Air Colors line. Decreases curing time by assisting water's evaporation from color through mild flashing of reducers co-solvent. Improves flowdecreases tip dry and improves atomization of colors. Reduce colors approximately 10% per volume for use with spray guns and 25% or more per volume for use with airbrushes. For use with small tip sizes of 0.3mm or less, some colors may be reduced in excess of 100% per volume.
4100 Series Aluminum Bases – Highly reflective aluminum silver base for 4600 Series Candy Colors.
4200 Series Graphic Colors
Semi-Opaque Colors – Standard base coat colors.
Fluorescent Colors – Limited lightfast when exposed to sunlight, use with discretion.
Transparent Colors – Use for fine-detailed airbrushing, blending and as a toner by mixing with other series colors.
4300 Series Special FX™ Colors
Pearlized, Metallic and Iridescent Colors - Colors are opaque and cover well. May be used as a base for 4600 Series Candy Colors
4400 Series Color-Shift FX™
Gem Color-Shift™ – Holographic, color-shifting pearl flakes in a transparent base. Use over black or other color base for color-keying effects.
Best if 4004 Transparent Base applied as mid-coat over Gem’s large pigment size for a more-even paint film prior to clearing.
Flair Color-Shift™ – Multiple color shifting colors.
Hi Lite Interference - Subtle color changing pearl in a transparent base. Use over black or other colors for color-keying effects. Travels from respective color to transparent. Great for ghostlike effects.
4500 Series Sparkle™ Colors
Hot Rod Sparkle™ – Large pearl flakes in a transparent base. Use over black or other colors for color-keying effects. Mix direct with 4200 Series Transparent Colors for candied-pearl bases. Mix direct with 4600 Series Candy Colors for pearlescent candy colors (replaces by volume the 4004 Transparent Base needed in candy mix ratio). Best if 4004 Transparent Base applied as mid-coat over Hot Rod Sparkle’s™ large pigment size for a more-even paint film prior to clearing.
Cosmic Sparkle™ - Small pearl flakes in a transparent base. Similar to Hot Rod Sparkle™
Sparklescent™ - Unique blends of multiple effects colors that create a single stage “candied” custom finish color. Apply over white base or color key with a 4300 Series Metallic Colors base. For extra effects, use Sparklescent™ Colors as base for 4400 Series Gem Color-Shift Colors and 4500 Series Hot Rod Sparkle™ and Cosmic Sparkle™ Colors.
4600 Series Candy Colors
Concentrated dye-based translucent color for true candy effects. Reduce 1:1 with 4004 Transparent Base for large panels. Candy Colors blemish easily.
Avoid direct contact, even after curing. Use urethane mid-coat prior to taping or masking. After curing, colors dry to a matte finish.
Candy effects not visible until clear applied.
Due to Candy Colors limited lightfastness use clears that feature maximum UV protection for best results.
Auto Air Colors™ is a durable paint intended for use as base coat and graphic paint for automotive finishes and other exterior applications. Auto Air Colors™ are meant to be top coated with a durable, urethane clear. Auto Air Colors™ are compatible with all urethane, waterborne and water-based paint systems. For use with lacquer and enamel paint systems, test first.
SET-UP
Auto Air Colors™ paints are compatible with the following spray equipment.
Spray Gun Tip Size: 1.2mm: 35-40+ PSI. Pressure settings may vary. Adjust for optimum atomization.
Reducing: Auto Air Colors 9:1 4011 Flash Reducer
Touch-Up Gun: 0.8mm to 1.0mm tip size.
Follow gun manufacturer’s recommendation for distances to surface.
Airbrush Tip Size: 0.5mm: @ 40-50+ PSI
0.3mm and smaller: Transparent Colors thinned 3:1 4011 Flash Reducer.
Reducing: Refer to 4000 Series Reducer Product Guide & 4200 Series Product Guide
for additional information. Downloads available at www.autoaircolors.com
PRODUCT GENERAL APPLICATION OVERVIEW
4000 Series Reducers, Sealers & Cleaners
Sealer Dark and White – Use as initial layer of Auto Air Colors™ over prepared surface. Suitable for use as a replacement of urethane or epoxy sealer except over bare, untreated metal. May be applied direct to urethane, enamel, lacquer and other finishes after scuffing with 800 grit wet/dry paper or coarser grade of abrasive. Scuffing Base Coat prior to application of color is not required.
Use of Sealer may be omitted when using existing finish for a color-keyed base (example, 4500 Series Hot Rod Sparkle Color over a black urethane finish) or when using a similar 4200 Series Semi-Opaque Colors such as 4220 Deep Black.
Tinting 4001 Sealer with top-coat color improves coverage of top-coat color. This is especially beneficial when working with red, yellow and orange colors and transparent colors such as the 4500 Series Sparklescent™ Mango and Tequila Yellow. Tinting Base Coat Sealer White with 4205 Semi-Opaque Flame Orange will create a pastel-like orange base color which the Sparklescent™ Mango will cover quicker with less material required for the Mango’s finish.
Transparent Base – Use as base for mixing with 4600 Series Candy Colors and as mid-coat. Prior to clearing, use as a filling, mid-coat (intercoat) over other colors as fill coat over large pigments and flakes for more even paint film, especially prior to clearing 4500 Series and 4400 Series Colors.
Cleaner - Highly concentrated biodegradable cleaner used to clean airbrushes or spray guns.
Restorer - Removes Auto Air Colors™ or dissolves cured and uncured water-based paints. Makes for easy clean-up and complete removal of Auto Air Colors for cured finishes (prior to clear) and dried paint in spray guns and airbrushes.
Direct to Metal Primer - Low-build sealer intended for application on exposed, untreated metals with risk of corrosion. Metal Surface should be prepared by sanding with 600 grit paper & cleaned prior to applying DTM. DTM is best used for spot sealing exposed metal areas after sanding an existing finish. Does not self etch into metal as do solvent-based etching primers.
Flash Reducer Medium Dry - Reducer for entire Auto Air Colors line. Improves flowdecreases tip dry and improves atomization of colors. Does not accelerate curing times as does 4011 Flash Reducer. Reduce colors approximately 10% per volume for use with spray guns and 25% or more per volume for use with airbrushes.
Flash Reducer Fast Dry - Reducer for entire Auto Air Colors line. Decreases curing time by assisting water's evaporation from color through mild flashing of reducers co-solvent. Improves flowdecreases tip dry and improves atomization of colors. Reduce colors approximately 10% per volume for use with spray guns and 25% or more per volume for use with airbrushes. For use with small tip sizes of 0.3mm or less, some colors may be reduced in excess of 100% per volume.
4100 Series Aluminum Bases – Highly reflective aluminum silver base for 4600 Series Candy Colors.
4200 Series Graphic Colors
Semi-Opaque Colors – Standard base coat colors.
Fluorescent Colors – Limited lightfast when exposed to sunlight, use with discretion.
Transparent Colors – Use for fine-detailed airbrushing, blending and as a toner by mixing with other series colors.
4300 Series Special FX™ Colors
Pearlized, Metallic and Iridescent Colors - Colors are opaque and cover well. May be used as a base for 4600 Series Candy Colors
4400 Series Color-Shift FX™
Gem Color-Shift™ – Holographic, color-shifting pearl flakes in a transparent base. Use over black or other color base for color-keying effects.
Best if 4004 Transparent Base applied as mid-coat over Gem’s large pigment size for a more-even paint film prior to clearing.
Flair Color-Shift™ – Multiple color shifting colors.
Hi Lite Interference - Subtle color changing pearl in a transparent base. Use over black or other colors for color-keying effects. Travels from respective color to transparent. Great for ghostlike effects.
4500 Series Sparkle™ Colors
Hot Rod Sparkle™ – Large pearl flakes in a transparent base. Use over black or other colors for color-keying effects. Mix direct with 4200 Series Transparent Colors for candied-pearl bases. Mix direct with 4600 Series Candy Colors for pearlescent candy colors (replaces by volume the 4004 Transparent Base needed in candy mix ratio). Best if 4004 Transparent Base applied as mid-coat over Hot Rod Sparkle’s™ large pigment size for a more-even paint film prior to clearing.
Cosmic Sparkle™ - Small pearl flakes in a transparent base. Similar to Hot Rod Sparkle™
Sparklescent™ - Unique blends of multiple effects colors that create a single stage “candied” custom finish color. Apply over white base or color key with a 4300 Series Metallic Colors base. For extra effects, use Sparklescent™ Colors as base for 4400 Series Gem Color-Shift Colors and 4500 Series Hot Rod Sparkle™ and Cosmic Sparkle™ Colors.
4600 Series Candy Colors
Concentrated dye-based translucent color for true candy effects. Reduce 1:1 with 4004 Transparent Base for large panels. Candy Colors blemish easily.
Avoid direct contact, even after curing. Use urethane mid-coat prior to taping or masking. After curing, colors dry to a matte finish.
Candy effects not visible until clear applied.
Due to Candy Colors limited lightfastness use clears that feature maximum UV protection for best results.
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