Why do we recommend top coats over silver metallics and veins or leatherettes with silver?
Silver, if exposed to weather will oxidize. Near chrome and super chrome also need a topcoat. Top Q 18: Why is my lollypop red cracking (or blue, purple)? A: Not cured. Recur it, sometimes cracks flow back out. Top Q 19: Why is it dripping or sagging? A: Because they shot hot. Top Q 20: How to get rid of orange peel? A: Double coat base color. Top Q 21: What do I do if a part is cured and needs to recoated? A: Scotchbright blow off and discharge. Top Q 22: How long do I cure a Harley frame? A: When metal reaches temperature part should be cured for 15 minutes. This will result in a total cure time of approximately 45 minutes at 400F. Top Q 23: Why am I getting fish eyes or circles in coating? A: K.V. fry base coat 45 K.V. top coat drop down to 30 K.V. keep gun away from part on top coat. When shooting the base coat, the K.V. should be 45. On the top coat, drop to 30 K.V., and keep the gun further away from the part. Top Q 24: How do I get a transparent Top Coat even? A: If you get a su
