Steve Kafka 23k Gold Leaf Flame Graphic, Part 2

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[charleydeepwater]

Excellent video Steve thank you  for sharing much appreciated

[kafkapinstriping]

@charleydeepwater Thanks!,I'm just getting started.

Steve

[kafkapinstriping]

We are doing more very soon, concerning hand lettering. I'm glad they are appreciated, thanks.

Steve

[veloziraptor]

Great video, Steve. My question has to do with spraying kandies over the gold/silver leafing. Once the leaf has been applied, can the kandy be sprayed right over the leaf or does one need to apply the size and/or quick coat of clear first? Thanks!

[kafkapinstriping]

@veloziraptor A good rule of thumb is to always clearcoat over any art before spraying anything, it alows repairs to be made sately. If your clearing over one shot put several drops of the catylist into your thinner to marry the chemicals, it will prevent lifting/wrinkling.

[kafkapinstriping]

@veloziraptor A good rule of thumb is to always clear over art before doing more painting, it will allow you to fix errors. Also add a few drops of your catylist to your thinner ,that will "marry" the paint and will discourage lifting/wrinkling when final clearcoat is app-lied

[WahToneGuitars]

Thanks for the videos Steve! 

[kafkapinstriping]

@DCnHotrods Hi Chase, there are so many variables with leafing ,the size wasn't dry enough,, leaf applied too early, too hard of a spin, not the right spinning material. Don't get discouraged it's worth the effort! I also had a 31 model A when I was your age, lots of fun and education. Keep at it and if you need help, just ask.

Regards,

Steve

[DCnHotrods]

Hey Steve,

I tried some leafing, but with imitation leaf (I'm only 16 and don't have the money for real gold), and I was wondering if you knew if the imitation gold would not burnish like true gold. How long should I wait after putting the leaf on to start burnishing? When I tried burnishing right away it would peel off and not make the swirls. I am just learning for my 31 ford hot rod. Thanks, keep up the awesome videos. It really helps.

Chase

[kafkapinstriping]

@tenor0555 In the video I used the size as clear, this works according to the label. They make a clear but never sent any for the demo, I have not tried it to date. I have brushed on a catalyzed urethane with success, and you can be sure of the durability.

Regards,

Steve