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Water Borne Candy Paints - Tech Project

The New Wave Of Paint Technology

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Candy Paints Envirobase
  • Candy Paints Masked Off
    20. After masking off the painted panel, Paul added some violet to tie in the colors.
    Candy Paints Masked Off
    20. After masking off the painted panel, Paul added some violet to tie in the colors.
  • Candy Paints New Steps
    21. Here is one of the new steps in waterborne painting; the bases need to be dried with an air blower.
    Candy Paints New Steps
    21. Here is one of the new steps in waterborne painting; the bases need to be dried with
  • Candy Paints Peel
    22. Once the color is dry, it is safe to peel and touch the panel.
  • Candy Paints Unmasked
    23. Paul unmasked the center of the panel, and it was ready to receive color.
    Candy Paints Unmasked
    23. Paul unmasked the center of the panel, and it was ready to receive color.
  • Candy Paints Base Layer
    24. With the bases dry, they were back-masked so that they could be properly covered.
    Candy Paints Base Layer
    24. With the bases dry, they were back-masked so that they could be properly covered.
  • Candy Paints Main Color
    25. Paul worked on the main color, which featured a pearl base.
  • Candy Paints Stencils
    26. Using stencils, Paul was able to add a character to the design.
  • Candy Paints Candy
    27. Paul came back and sprayed the panel evenly, using the candy tangerine.
    Candy Paints Candy
    27. Paul came back and sprayed the panel evenly, using the candy tangerine.
  • Candy Paints Drying Process
    28. Frank hurried up the drying process by air drying the panel. Once it was dry, it received a few coats of clear.
    Candy Paints Drying Process
    28. Frank hurried up the drying process by air drying the panel. Once it was dry, it rece
  • Candy Paints Panel
    29. Paul knocked out the panel in a few hours, showing us that there are not too many differences between the new paint style and the old urethane process.
    Candy Paints Panel
    29. Paul knocked out the panel in a few hours, showing us that there are not too many dif
  • Candy Paints Clear
    30. Once the clear was shot, the panel was ready to be washed and hung on the wall.
    Candy Paints Clear
    30. Once the clear was shot, the panel was ready to be washed and hung on the wall.
SOURCE
PPG Industries - Los Angeles Training Center
11276 Fifth St
Ste. 500
Rancho Cucamonga
CA  91730
909-987-0924
www.ppgrefinish.com
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