Video: Metal Flake with a 40-buck Paint Gun
Cheap Paint Guns Still Shoot Metal Flake
When I posted my metal flake FAIL I heard from my new friend Chris at Chaotic Customs. He made a great how-to story about creating a custom metal flake roof for your ride.
(Picture from my vast photo archive, I have no idea what paint gun was used here or who’s ride this is…)
Great Chris, but I don’t have a $300 paint gun, and guess what, as often as I use one, I doubt I’ll spend the money on one since we all have so many toys we want. (plus, as my friends would attest, I’m a tight-ass!)
Challenge accepted! (and then some)
Chris came through with a how-to video for shooting metal flake and he used a cheap Harbor Freight gun! I hope we can all afford $30-40 for a gun and if you watch, Harbor Freight has 20% coupons available almost all the time. Chris also shows a few more details about setting up the gun and what he literally throws away when using the HF gun.
It’s a fun video with great commentary… Thanks a million for the video Chris!
How to Shoot Metal Flake with a Harbor Paint Gun
Thanks again Chris! To see some of Chaotic Customs full builds, including custom paint, check out their 1965 Thunderbird and more.
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Glad we could help! Let us know how your next metal flake project turns out!
Hey Chris, shot some flake this weekend. I need to send you some pictures. I still couldn’t get the flake to pour out of the gun like you did. I ended up putting like 10 coats of flake on, plus some extra clear coats. It’s the most custom oil pan you’ll ever see (or not see!)
– pikesan
I like to thank you for you help, I did learn something new, is my first time I’ll try to do a job using METAL FLAKES, your video is so helpfu,the only think is to do a small job like on a helmet or motorcycle thank will be more difficult,but I think I will able to do ok, thanks again and have a nice day
What is the procedure when using 2 colors of flakes? Would you use an interclear ? I want to tape it off between colors. Thanks John