HOK Brandywine Kandy

Well I finally finished my latest project. This was an experience that I won't forget. This was the first time I painted with House of Kolor paint. Not only that but first time spraying Kandy colors, other than Autoair paints.

My new shed finally came in and after installing my exhaust and a new wall my spray booth was almost ready to go. The shed was 12ft by 16ft and would be a better working space than before. Although with all the parts in the booth space would be tight, I would be able to spray the Kandy all at once.

I also bought a new compressor. 80 gallon tank with kickass power. I had to get 220 run to the shed to power it up. Cost me $500 to install but I had power.

This project sat on the shelf for quite a while before I could get to it. The client ordered all the HOK paint. I had put in the quantities for the job but he talked to a tech and he decided to cut the quantities down a bit. It did not pay off because I ran out and he had to order more. I lost a week of work which worked for me. The HOK sprayed like a charm. I primed, sealed and put Zenith Gold down. After a few coats of SG100 I started the artwork. I ended up with a clean Basecoat and art and it was almost time to Kandy with Brandywine. I knew that I could make or break this project and the client was getting anxious.

With the parts all scuffed, cleaned off and on the stands, I took a walk with the dogs to clear my head. I was pushing it off for the fear of screwing up. I was debating painting the kandy in the morning which now that I look back may not have been a good idea. It was dusk when I painted and bugs made their way in the booth. I decided to paint, it was now or never and if I was going to screw up then let it be. I was going to hit it straight on.

The Kandy went on like a charm, I had now streaking or wrinkling but what I was seeing is bugs landing on the paint and some dust debree. I wanted to freak out but there was nothing I could do but finish.

I put down 5 coats of Kandy and then finished of with 3 good coats of clear. The next day I would start the sanding and buffing. I would end up only spraying more clear on half the parts.

Other than the specks the paint job was almost perfect. I had no issues with the HOK and especially the Kandy. They are putting the bike together now and should have new pics on the weekend.

 

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