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City Lights is a rainbow like metallic in a rich black. This color is a polyester metallic powder coat and has a high gloss finish.
High Gloss: 85+ Gloss Units
WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, see the product's safety data sheet.
My results with City Lights PMB-2689 is not anywhere near what I see on the gallery photos for this powder. Do you have any suggestions on how to increase the level of metallic flake applied?
- Affordable Coating Solutions
02/29/20 02:35 am
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Thank you for your inquiry,
While the gallery images are often a great source of color reference information you need to be careful when comparing your results with posted pictures. Keep in mind these pictures are uploaded by applicators and some may use filters and various lighting to enhance the look of their project. That beings said there are also many photos that show very accurate results.
When applying metallic powders your KV settings, powder mix and method of delivery can have a lot to do with the final finish and level of metallic flake applied. We recommend a 45 KV level for first coat applications with a lower KV setting for additional coatings. Too much KV and the metallic flakes could stand on end and not settle flat onto your piece, also giving the finish a different than expected look.This would also cause a rough texture like feel.
Equipment Consideration:
Using a fluidized hopper will provide the best mix of powder whereas a box feed system or cup gun can cause heavier portions of powder to settle and separate from other powders in the mix.
A "Tribo" gun will not flow metallic flakes as well as a corona style gun and much of the metallic content will end up on the shop or booth floor.
A poor ground will also effect how a powder applies to a part.
Always read the Application Guide available for your powder which can be found on our website. Selecting the application guide link will provide a downloadable/printable PDF file.
- Prismatic Support
Thank you for your inquiry,
While the gallery images are often a great source of color reference information you need to be careful when comparing your results with posted pictures. Keep in mind these pictures are uploaded by applicators and some may use filters and various lighting to enhance the look of their project. That beings said there are also many photos that show very accurate results.
When applying metallic powders your KV settings, powder mix and method of delivery can have a lot to do with the final finish and level of metallic flake applied. We recommend a 45 KV level for first coat applications with a lower KV setting for additional coatings. Too much KV and the metallic flakes could stand on end and not settle flat onto your piece, also giving the finish a different than expected look.This would also cause a rough texture like feel.
Equipment Consideration:
Using a fluidized hopper will provide the best mix of powder whereas a box feed system or cup gun can cause heavier portions of powder to settle and separate from other powders in the mix.
A "Tribo" gun will not flow metallic flakes as well as a corona style gun and much of the metallic content will end up on the shop or booth floor.
A poor ground will also effect how a powder applies to a part.
Always read the Application Guide available for your powder which can be found on our website. Selecting the application guide link will provide a downloadable/printable PDF file.
- Prismatic Support
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