If you plan on driving your Pontiac on a regular basis, you will probably be better off with a two-stage paint system. If, however, you are shooting for the most attention at national events, where the competition is fierce and the finish means everything, this HOK Kosmic Kandy urethane enamel system will not disappoint.
Specific instructions for shooting Kandy paint
These are straight from HOK.
First 2-3 Coats
- Know the equipment.
- Check the spray-gun pattern; it must be consistent.
- Turn the fluid knob in to restrict trigger pull and reduce amount of Kandy delivered. This must be done for the first two to three coats to avoid streaking.
- Apply Kandy with mandatory 75% pattern overlap.
- Spray gun should be 4 to 6 inches from surface.
- Do not apply Kandy panel to panel, spray entire length of object.
- Spray in straight lines, do not follow body lines.
Final Coats
- Adjust fluid knob for a larger pattern 5 to 7 inches and apply additional 2 to 3 coats with 50% overlap.
- Allow each coat to stop "stringing" before applying the next coat. Do not allow coats to completely dry to touch between coats.
- Apply 2 to 3 coats of UC or UFC urethane top coat clear, allowing Kandy only enough time to stop "stringing." Do not allow Kandy to completely dry before clearing, or wrinkling and lifting is likely to occur.
House Of Kolor Materials List
| Body Products Used |
| Part # | Item | Amount | Price | Per |
| KU-151 | Exempt Catalyst | 1 quart | $76.36 | gallon |
| KV-150 | Exempt Catalyst | 4 quarts | $76.36 | quart |
| KC-20 | Post Sanding Cleaner | 1 gallon | $36.89 | gallon |
| KS-12 | Ko-Seal II Metallic Primer | 3 quarts | $190.92 | gallon |
| SG-100 | Intercoat Clear | 2 quarts | $117.94 | gallon |
| UFC-35 | Kosmic Urethane Flo-Klear | 1 gallon | $149.01 | gallon |
| RU-311 | Medium Reducer | 5 gallons | $58.70 | gallon |
| KC-10 | Wax and Grease Remover | 1 gallon | $34.04 | gallon |
| BC-12 | Zenith Gold | 2 quarts | $45.51 | quart |
| MBC-01 | Pale Gold Metallic | 3 quarts | $160.25 | quart |
| UK-08 | Tangerine Kandy | 2 quarts | $64.76 | quart |
| KP-2CFA | Kwikure Epoxy Primer | 3 quarts | $147.41 | gallon |
| KP-2CFA | Kwikure Epoxy Activator | 3 quarts | $130.14 | gallon |
| | | | $2,182.94 | |
After 24 hours drying time,...
After 24 hours drying time, a guidecoat was lightly fogged on the body to easily identify low spots and sanding scratches when wet sanding. The entire shell was wet sanded using 400 grit and then 800 grit to ensure a smooth and straight surface. It was then cleaned with Kosmic Kleaner, and while it was wet with Kleaner, the straightness of each panel was checked again by looking at its reflection. Then, the Bird was allowed to dry and was gone over again with a tack cloth.
Following wet sanding, Ko-Seal...
Following wet sanding, Ko-Seal II (KS12) two-part acrylic urethane primer sealer, which bonds the primer to the topcoats, was applied in three medium-wet coats with 10 minute flash time between each and one hour drying time after the last one, leaving the booth fan on and the doors closed. The easily sandable Ko-Seal II was specified in silver metallic to further intensify the sparkle of the final finish.
For the color coats, the door...
For the color coats, the door jambs and hidden trunk and hood areas were completed first. The entire system was applied as described in the captions; then the cut-in areas were taped off.