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Frequently Asked Questions |
A candy color is essentially a tinted clear. In traditional applications, the candies are sprayed over metallic basecoats. The candy is translucent, but has color, so you can see through the candy to the basecoat beneath. For example, the traditional “candy apple red” is usually a silver or gold metallic basecoat, followed by coats of “candy apple red” urethane candy.
A pearl is typically a dry powder that can be added to a multitude of paint products. Pearls come in dozens of colors, and they are the consistency of baby powder. Spraying a white base, followed by a red pearl, and then clear coat, will give you a white finish that has a pearl-red haze/hue when seen at certain angles. Likewise, spraying a red pearl over black will produce a black paintjob under low level light conditions, but in the sunlight and at certain angles, there will be a very fine subtle red shimmer. Pearls can be sprayed over basecoats, mixed into candies, sprayed under candies, and mixed into intercoat clear.
House of Kolor manufactures 3 different sizes of flakes.
ultra-mini flake
mini flake
flake
The largest flakes are quite large, we often hear them referred to as “Dune Buggy” flake! The smallest flakes are about the consistency of a fine sugar. Even the smallest flake is substantially larger than pearls, and offers a much greater sparkle when viewed under bright lights or outside in the sun. The smaller the flake size, the more user friendly it is from a painters perspective, and the less costly it is for the customer.
Q: What kind of clear do you use, and how many coats does my paintjob get?
We don’t like to cross-pollinate when it comes to paint systems! Most manufacturers suggest that you use products within their system and that’s what we do! The vast majority of our work is done with House of Kolor products, so we use HOK clear in those applications. In instances where we use PPG basecoats, we’ll use a PPG clear. Other systems like wise. Most of our jobs end up with 5-8 total coats of clear, depending on the graphics used on the job.
Q: How long does it take to do a paintjob?
This depends on our backlog at the time you place your order, as well as the complexity of your specific paintjob. Typically paintjobs (on average) take about a week to complete. Our workload varies, so contact us if you would like to talk more about timeframes to complete your project.
Q: I don’t have tins to trade, or I want to keep mine. Is that OK?
Sure! We do have a core charge of $200-$600 if we are painting and sending you our tins, and you have no tins to exchange.
In the event we need to paint your tins for whatever reason, we typically work out the paint details, get a deposit from you, and add you to our workload. When we are ready to begin working on your paintjob, we’ll notify you so you can send us your tins. This reduces your downtime getting you back on the road as soon as possible!
Q: What kind of warranty or guarantee do I get on my new paintjob?
We take pride in our work at CCW, just like you take pride in your bike! That’s why all of our work is guaranteed for as long as you* own your bike! If you have a problem with your paintjob, just let us know and we’ll be glad to discuss it with you!
*warranty not transferable
Q: What sort of deposit and payment methods do you accept?
We will work closely with you to determine an estimated job cost for your project. Once that is done, we typically request 50% of the estimated job cost as a deposit. Personal checks are fine, but no work will commence until they clear. We also accept Pay Pal, Visa, Master Card, and American Express. When the paintjob is complete, we will send you final pictures, and at that time you can send us the final payment before we ship the parts out to you.
*deposits are non-refundable
Q: How much does shipping cost, and how do you ship parts?
The cost of shipping is largely related to where you are located in relationship to us, as well as the size of your fenders or the number of parts we’ve painted for your bike. We use DHL for all of our shipping, and all of our paintjobs are shipped with plenty of insurance! In the event of a mishap, we need to have enough insurance to cover the replacement cost of the part, as well as the cost to repair/re-paint the part!
Q: When can I wash and wax my new paintjob?
As soon as you get your custom painted parts, you can install them on your bike and wash the bike. We ask that you NEVER use a dish soap like Dawn, Joy, etc. These products will strip the polish and wax right from your bike! Always use a specific automotive grade soap and remember to always wash your bike in a shaded, cool environment, not out in the mid-day sun! The general rule of thumb for waxing is 30 days cure at 70 degrees. In warmer climates, you can wax the bike sooner, and in cooler climates or in winter, you might want to wait a little longer before applying that first coat of wax.
The powder coating process uses a solvent free dry mix of plastic resins, pigments and fillers that melt and fuse together when heated. The solid particles of coating are charged by electrostatic field from a special spray gun and carried by low velocity air to the surface of the piece to be coated. The electrostatic charge holds the powder particles in place while the part is cured in an oven at the proper temperature. The heat of the oven causes a chemical reaction to occur and the powder to cure, creating a highly durable finish. Durability is about 10x's that of solvent based paints!
Any metal object that can hold an electrostatic charge and withstand the heat of the curing process can be powder coated. Powder can be applied to intricate surfaces and still maintain a uniform finish across the entire piece. Powder coating is ideal for items such as:
Q: What About Holes with Threads & Other Areas That Need To Stay Coating Free?
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