SECTION 4-BCJD

Overview:

Before proceeding, carefully read and understand these important directions that explain product functions and application methods. You will be applying critical coats in your project. Do not commence your applications until you have resolved any unanswered questions. 

Keep in mind that the X-otic Colour Custom Paint System requires rapid re-coats. These re-coat times are typically less than one-half hour. This assures maximum merging between coats and applications. Plan to apply all coats and applications in sequence without interruption. Therefore, planning your application sequences and time is crucial. 

Important:  If there is an unforeseen or planned interruption in the application process, specific steps must be taken. These steps are outlined in these directions and are also thoroughly explained in Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD. Read these directions before commencing basecoat application. 

Important: If artistic applications are planned we have provided a limited overview of the concept. Refer to Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD and the directions that follow. A thorough understanding of graphic and artistic procedures is required for successful outcomes. Highly skilled craftsmen typically design and apply these artistic applications. These craftsmen use many different techniques to apply these applications. Novice custom painters may find excellent references in their public library and magazines catering to the custom painter. 

Basecoats and Jammin’ Coats are never catalyzed. Once applied these non-catalyzed products are susceptible to smudging and solvent wipes. 

Candee Mid-Coats are always catalyzed. Candee Mid-Coats require X-otic Colours Urethane Catalyst, product number 40-100. 

Important: We do not recommend any solvent wipes or washes from this point forward. 

Note:  Different Basecoats, Candee Mid-Coats, and Jammin’ Coats have different application directions. Be certain to follow the correct Application Directions for the product you are applying. 

All recommendations made are based on minimum shop temperatures of 70º F. Re-coat times can be dramatically affected by temperature. Lower temperatures will create longer cure or dry times. Higher temperatures will shorten cure or dry times.
Basecoat and Jammin’ Coat General Information and Application Directions
(Does NOT apply to Candee Mid-Coats)

General Information:

Never directly sand on unprotected Basecoats.  Protective/Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer must first be applied. Refer to Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD.

If artwork or graphics are planned over Basecoats you will need product number 34-200, Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, along with Fast Reducer, product number 50-111. Have supplies ready — masking tape, paper, graphic coatings, and other related artistic supplies. X-otic Colours Production Cleer, product number 32-200, and Urethane Catalyst product number 40-100 may be required. Essential directions for artistic and graphic applications are provided in Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD.

A test spraying should be performed on a scrap item to adjust air pressure, fan, and paint flow to suit the spray equipment being used.  Use the same scrap item to which you applied your primer application. 

Never dry spray X-otic Colours Basecoats. Never spray wet-on-wet. Only spray medium coats. Any exception will affect product performance or appearance. 

Before commencing your Basecoat applications remember that re-coat windows are critical. Again, plan your time to complete all Basecoat applications without interruption. Re-coat times will vary with shop conditions. Basecoats, in general, should dry dull and just have dried to the touch before the next basecoat application – with the exception our two Imagin’ Basecoats. See the following Product Application Directions related to drying for these two Imagin’ Basecoats. Monitor drying of coats closely. Although there is a one-hour maximum re-coat window, we suggest using the minimum possible re-coat times – typically between 10 – 30 minutes depending on shop conditions. This will provide maximum merging of coats. 

Our eight product lines of Basecoats have different application directions. Be certain to follow the application directions for the Basecoat you will be applying.

Preparation:

If the primed object has become re-contaminated with fingerprints, dirt or dust, re-clean as recommended in Product Application Directions, Section 3-PCD. Be certain the surface is dry and moisture free before applying Basecoats.

If artistic applications are planned, do not start Basecoat Applications until your have read and thoroughly understand Protective/ Bonding and Jamming Cleer Product Application Direction, Section 5-PBJD.

Important Safety Note:  Wear correct safety equipment, including: respirator, goggles, gloves, painters suit, and a properly fitted NIOSH approved respirator.

Mixing for all Basecoats and Jammin’ Coats:

(Does NOT include Candee Mid-Coats)

1.       Stir or shake Basecoat thoroughly before use.

2.       Select appropriate reducer for your shop conditions and object size. 

Shop temperature will determine the selection of the appropriate reducer. Fast reducers are used when shop temperatures are in the 65° to 75°F range. Medium reducers are used in the 75° to 85°F range, and the slow reducer should be selected when the shop temperature is in the 85° to 95°F range. In general, when spraying large objects, a slower reducer will be used. Conversely, painting small objects may require a faster reducer. To reduce V.O.C. emissions, V.O.C. Exempt Reducer, product 50-444 may be used.

Note: Performance of Basecoats cannot be assured when reducers, other than X-otic Colours are used. 

Reduce Basecoats 50%, subject to the two exceptions below. Measure two parts Basecoat and combine with 1 measured part reducer by volume.  This ratio yields excellent sprayability.

Do not reduce Pearl Imagin’ Basecoats – colour series product pre- fix number 21, or Mirage Imagin’ Colour series of basecoats, product pre-fix number 20. These product lines or colour series are made from our Imagin’ Untinted Neutral Base, product number 20-101 and are sold ready to spray. 

Mixing for blends or touch-ups: To obtain seamless blends and invisible touch-ups slightly over-reduce the reduced basecoat mixture with approximately 10% of X-otic Colours Protective/ Bonding & Jammin’ Cleer product number 34-200.

Strain mixture into gun cup, using fine mesh cone strainer.

Note:  Do not Catalyze Basecoats or Jammin’ Coats. 

Application Directions:

(1) Sparklee Silver Metallic Basecoat, product number 08-100, is typically used when a Candee Mid-Coat is sprayed directly over a Silver Metallic Basecoat. This product has a higher concentration of metallic flakes. This is X-otic Colours only factory pak Basecoat. 

1.       Keep a gun distance of approximately 6-7 inches using a 50% overlap pattern.

2.       Keep a gun distance of approximately 6-7 inches using a 50% overlap pattern. 

3.       Do not attempt to attain coverage by spraying wet and heavy. 

4.     Do not dry spray or loss of adhesion may result.
Spray medium coats.

Topcoat Applications that may follow:

5.       If artistic applications are planned over the last Basecoat application, apply 2 coats of Protective/Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, when last Basecoat sprayed becomes just dry to the touch. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour, then lightly wet sanded with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Wash, rinse, and dry. Then read Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD. Perform Artistic Applications.

6.       We recommend that Candee Mid-Coat applications or Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coats should be applied when the last Basecoat application sprayed becomes just dry to the touch. Read: 6-SBD-PCD and Candee Mid-Coat Application Directions that follow. 


Note: Application Interruptions:  If you cannot commence your Candee Mid-Coats or Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coat applications without interruption, apply 2 coats of Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, after the last Basecoat application has become just dry to the touch. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour then lightly wet sand with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper.

Wash, rinse, and dry.  Recommence applications of topcoats. Read: Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD.

Important: If you do not complete your sequence of Basecoat applications within each maximum re-coat window, re-basing will be required. This involves scuffing the interrupted Basecoat Application with a 3-M Red Scotch-Brite Padâ. Then, wash, rinse, and dry using uncontaminated lint free absorbents. Thenrestart Basecoat applications.

Application Directions:

1.       Apply sufficient (approximately 3-5) medium coats – or, until uniform coverage is attained. 

2.       Keep gun distance of approximately 6-7 inches, using a 75% overlap pattern. 

3.       Do not attempt to attain coverage by spraying wet and heavy. 

4.       Do not dry spray or loss of adhesion may result. Spray medium coats. 

5.       Before each coat, agitate or shake spray gun to insure thorough distribution of Pearls.

Topcoat Applications that may follow:

6.       If artistic applications are planned over the last Pearl Basecoat application, apply 2 coats of Protective/Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, when last Pearl Basecoat sprayed becomes just dry to the touch. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour then lightly wet sanded with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Wash, rinse, and dry. Then Read Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD. Perform Artistic Applications.

7.       We recommend that Candee Mid-Coat applications or Sun Bloct Final Cleer Coats should be applied when the last Pearl Basecoat application sprayed becomes just dry to the touch. Read: Section 6-SBD-PCD, and Candee Mid-Coat Application Directions that follow. 

Note:  Application Interruptions:  If you cannot move directly into your Candee Mid-Coats or Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coat applications without interruption, apply 2 coats of Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, after the last Pearl Basecoat application has become just dry to the touch. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour then lightly wet sanded with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Wash, rinse, and dry. Recommence applications of topcoats. Read: Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD.

Important Note: If you do not complete your sequence of Pearl Basecoat applications within each maximum re-coat window, re-basing will be required. This involves scuffing the interrupted Pearl Basecoat Application with a 3-M Red Scotch-Brite Padâ. Then, wash, rinse, and dry using uncontaminated lint free absorbents. Then restart Basecoat applications.

Application Directions:

PRODUCT COLOUR SERIES PREFIX NUMBERS  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


1.      Apply approximately 2-4 medium coats – or, until uniform coverage is attained.

2.       Keep gun distance of approximately 6-7 inches using a 75% overlap pattern. 

3.       Do not attempt to attain coverage by spraying wet and heavy. 

4.       Do not dry spray or loss of adhesion may result. Spray medium coats.

5.       Before each coat, agitate or shake spray gun to insure thorough distribution of Mirage Pearls.

Topcoat Applications that may follow:

1.       If artistic applications are planned over the last Mirage Pearl Basecoat application, apply 2 coats of Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, when last Mirage Pearl Basecoat sprayed becomes just dry to the touch. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour then lightly wet sanded with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper.  Wash, rinse, and dry. Then read Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD.  Perform Artistic Applications. 

2.       Apply Production Cleer or Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coats when the last Mirage Pearl Basecoat application sprayed becomes just dry to the touch.  Read Section 6-SBD-PCD.

Note:  Application Interruptions: If you cannot move directly into your Production Cleer or Sun Bloct Final Cleer Coat applications without interruption, apply 2 coats of Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, after the last Mirage Pearl Basecoat application has become just dry to the touch. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour then lightly wet sanded with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper.  Wash, rinse, and dry.  Recommence applications of topcoats. Read Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD. 

Important: If you do not complete your sequence of Mirage Pearl Basecoat applications within each maximum re-coat window, re-basing will be required. This involves scuffing the interrupted Mirage Pearl Basecoat Application with a 3-M Red Scotch-Brite Padâ. Obtain our Solid Colour Black Basecoat, product number 05-100. Apply 1-2 medium coats of Black Basecoat or until uniform coverage is obtained. Allow the last Black Basecoat application to become just dry to the touch.  Recommence Mirage Pearl Basecoat applications.

Important: Due to the cost of Mirage Pearl Basecoats, you will never want the application sequence interrupted. 

Application Directions:

Note: Special Preparation: Remember, these Basecoats are sold ready to spray. Do not reduce. Have your artistic and graphic supplies readily available.  Also, be certain to have X-otic Colours Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer, product number 34-200, available.

Apply one medium wet coat. 

Keep gun distance of approximately 6-7 inches, using a 50% overlap pattern. 

Apply these Imagin’ Basecoats only to an area where you can rapidly create your Imagin’ effect. Do not allow the Imagin’ Basecoat to dry before the artistic effect is applied. 

Within 1-2 minutes of Imagin’ Basecoat application, apply artistic effect –foil, plastic wrap, etc. Then remove.  When the artistic effect is complete, allow to dry just to the touch or approximately 15 minutes. 

Apply one medium coat of Protective/ Bonding/ Jammin’ Cleer product number 34-200 using a 50% overlap pattern. After drying just to the touch, move directly into topcoats.

Note:   If the Imagin’ Basecoat has dried too long the application of the effect will be unsuccessful. You must re-base. Scuff the affected area with a red 3-M Scotch-Brite Padâ. Obtain our Solid Colour Black Basecoat, apply 1-2 medium coats of Black Basecoat or until uniform coverage is obtained.  Allow to just dry to the touch. Recommence Imagin’ Basecoat application, working within a smaller area. 

Note:  Application Interruptions: If you cannot move directly into your Production Cleer or Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coat applications without interruption, apply 1 additional coat of Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer after the previous coat of Protective/ Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer has become just dry to the touch. See number 5 above. This additional coat after drying will allow for wet sanding and adhesion of following topcoats. This application should be allowed to dry for one hour then lightly wet sand with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Wash, rinse, and dry. Commence applications of topcoats. Read Product Application Directions, Section 5-PBJD.

Important: Do not forget to apply Protective/Bonding/ & Jammin’ Cleer over Imagin’ Basecoats within re-coat window. If this procedure is not followed, catalyzed Production Cleer or Sun-Bloct Final Cleer will not adhere to Imagin’ Basecoats. This procedure promotes adhesion.

Important: Create effects within small areas. Be certain you can rapidly complete these effects. Having a friend help when you are working with larger objects in these tight time frames can help insure success.

Important: Due to the cost of Mirage Imagin’ Basecoats, you will never want the application sequence to be interrupted or miss your re-coat windows. 
Candee Mid-Coat General Information & Application Directions
(Does not apply to Basecoats or Jammin’ Coats)

General Information:

For best flow and sprayability Candee Mid-Coats should be reduced as directed below. Never spray wet on wet. Allow flash-off time and tack up time between coats.   See Candee Mid-Coat Re-coat Windows (Tack Test).  Monitor drying carefully. Never spray a new coat on a previous coat that is dry to the touch, unless you allow the coat that has dried, to cure for 12 to 24 hours and then wet sand with 500 to 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. 

For all Candee Mid-Coats, a test spraying should be performed on a scrap item to adjust air pressure, fan, and paint flow to suit the spray equipment being used. Use the same scrap item to which you applied your primer and Basecoat application. 

All recommendations are based on minimum shop temperatures of 70º F.  Re-coat times can be dramatically affected by temperature. Lower temperatures will create longer cure and dry times. Higher temperatures will shorten cure and dry times. Candee mid-coats require Urethane Catalyst, product number 40-100.

Preparation:

If there are no planned artistic applications, be prepared to apply Candee Mid-Coats, without interruption, as soon as your last Basecoat application has become just dry to the touch.

Important Safety Note: Wear correct safety equipment: respirator, goggles, gloves, painters suit. You will be mixing and spraying an isocyanate mixture. It is essential that you wear a properly fitted, NIOSH approved respirator effective for isocyanate vapors and mist.

Mixing For Candee Mid-Coats:

Mix only when ready to spray. Wear respirator when mixing. 

1.       Stir or shake Candee Mid-Coat thoroughly before use. 

2.       Select the appropriate reducer for your shop conditions and object size. Proper reducer selection is very important when spraying Candee Mid-Coats. Consideration should be given to object size.

Note: Performance of Candee Mid-Coats cannot be assured when reducers other than X-otic Colours are used.

3.       Requires Urethane Catalyst, X-otic Colours product number 40-100. 

4.       For convenience Candee Mid-Coats are filled to 23 ounces in a 32 oz. quart container. This allows room for the direct addition of catalyst and Candee tints. Our catalyst is sold in an 8 oz container and is mixed directly into the quart can. The addition of catalyst to the 23 oz. quart of Candee Mid-Coat produces a slightly over-catalyzed product for faster curing. The ability to directly add our 8 oz. catalyst container to the Candee Mid-Coat 23 oz. quart container reduces common mixing errors. 

5.       Optional Mixing: Measure by volume, 3 parts Candee Mid-Coat and combine with 1 part Urethane Catalyst. To this mixture add 1&Mac218;2 part reducer. This equals 75% (Candee Mid-Coat), 25% (Urethane Catalyst) and 121&Mac218;2 % (Reducer). This ratio typically yields good sprayability and flow under most shop conditions. For some artistic applications, custom painters will vary the amount of reducer or spray unreduced. 

6.       Strain mixture into gun cup, using fine mesh cone strainer.

Candee Mid-Coat Application Directions:

PRODUCT COLOUR SERIES PREFIX NUMBERS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.       Custom painters with significant experience typically apply Candee Mid-Coats. Without experience, these applications may be difficult. 

2.       Always walk long objects. Keep a consistent overlap pattern. Maintain uniform coverage. Do not start and stop the gun during any given pass. 

3.       Apply one light bond or tack coat with a gun distance of 6-7 inches using a 75% overlap pattern. Allow to become tacky. See Tack Test. 

4.       Start applications of medium wet coats allowing sufficient re-coat time as described in number 5 below. Gun distance 6-7 inches using a 50% overlap pattern. Continue applications until depth of colour chosen is achieved.

Candee Mid-Coat Re-coat Windows:  (Tack Test)

5.       Re-coat Windows for Candee Mid-Coats: Monitor with a touch of the finger in the last area sprayed. 

Apply the next coat when the previous coat becomes tacky in the last area sprayed. There should be no evidence of “cobwebs” between your finger and the tested area when the finger is lifted. The next coat must be applied while the surface remains tacky.

Note: The success of Candee Mid-Coat applications depends on this test and your careful monitoring of the drying process. Do not spray wet-on-wet. 

Following Topcoat Applications:

6.       Move immediately into the application of your Sun-Bloct Final Clear Coats, product number 32-100, (requires urethane catalyst), after your last Candee Mid-Coat Application, using the tack test as the signal to commence your first application of Sun-Bloct Final Cleer. More information on Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coats can be found in Product Application Directions, Section 6-SBD-PCD. 

If artistic applications are planned after the application of Candee Mid-Coats, let the final Candee Mid-Coat cure for a minimum of 12 hours.  Wet sand with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper.  Wash, rinse and dry. Then apply 3 unreduced, medium coats of Production Cleer, product number 32-200, using the tack test to determine re-coat times. Let the final coat of Production Cleer cure for a minimum of 12 hours. Wet sand with 500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Wash, rinse, and dry. Then apply artistic applications. Production Cleer requires Urethane Catalyst. This procedure is to prevent bleeding of Candee Mid-Coats into artistic applications. 

Bleeding, testing for bleeding and solutions are discussed in detail in Section 5-PBJD. Use the same touch test between coats of Production Cleer as listed in number 5 above. Again, monitoring drying is critical. For more information, refer to Product Application Directions, Section 6-SBD-PCD.

Option: Candee Mid-Coats can be colour sanded after curing 12 hours. Production Cleer, product number 32-200, may be applied. Production Cleer may then be colour sanded. Sun-Bloct Final Cleer is then applied.  Sun-Bloct Cleer may also be colour sanded.  Then, over-reduced Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coats may be applied, cured, and polished. (Do not wax for 60 days). See Product Application Directions, Section 6-SBD-PCD: Optional colour sanding & Final Cleer Coats after Optional Colour Sanding. 

Important: As stated, observing drying time of Candee Mid-Coats is critical. If the application of one of your Candee Mid-Coats becomes dry to the touch and is not tacky, use the following procedure. Allow the coat that has dried to the touch to cure for 12 hours to avoid lifting problems. Wet sand with 500 to 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Wash, rinse, and dry. Recommence coats. 

Important: If you cannot move directly into your Sun-Bloct Final Cleer coat applications after your final Candee Mid-Coat application, follow this procedure. Allow the final Candee Mid-Coat to cure 12 to 24 hours and wet sand with 500 grit wet/dry. Wash, rinse, and dry. Commence application of Sun-Bloct Final Cleer Coats.

Note: Over spray from any catalyzed coats such as Candee Mid-Coats, will interfere with adhesion of Jammin’ Coats. Mask and protect areas where Jammin’ Coats are to be applied.