Metal Flake – Metallic Flakes for Custom Paint
Metal flake paint has been a **staple in the custom painting world** for decades. However, traditional metal flake jobs often require **extensive knockdown and sanding**, making them difficult for many painters. The good news? Our **premium metal flakes** are designed to **minimize work** while delivering **maximum sparkle**. Unlike large flakes that cause uneven edges, our **.004″ fine flakes** provide **full coverage** and **seamless application**, even in tight areas like **door edges, hood creases, and curves**. Want to see the results for yourself? Check out our user-submitted pictures to see the **incredible transformations** created with our **high-quality flakes**.
How to Use Metal Flake in Custom Paint
- **Choose your base coat** – Black enhances the color of the flakes.
- **Mix a heaping tablespoon** of our **metal flakes** into your **clear coat**.
- **Use a base clear** like PPG’s DBC-500 or HOK’s intercoat clear.
- **Apply 3 coats** for full coverage – no extra sanding needed!
- Our flakes are **solvent-resistant polyesters** that **withstand chemicals** in clear coats.
Unlike other brands that require **dry dusting** onto wet clear coat (costing you **hundreds** of dollars in extra flakes), our **efficient system** ensures **”One jar paints a car!”**
Explore Our Specialty Metal Flakes
- **Chameleon Flakes** – Create an **eye-catching color shift** over a black surface.
- **Holographic & Prismatic Flakes** – Achieve a **rainbow spectrum effect**.
- **Powder Coating Compatible Flakes** – Withstand **400°F temperatures**.
- **Boat Builders & Fiberglass** – Our flakes are **widely used in marine applications**.
Interior Design & Faux Finishes
Our flakes aren’t just for **automotive projects**! **Interior decorators and artists** use them for **faux finishes** to create **stunning effects**. From **underwater-themed wall designs** using Peacock Flake to **glamorous retail displays**, our **high-quality flakes** bring **vibrant shimmer** to any surface.
Unlimited Applications
We’ve seen **metal flakes** used on everything from **custom toys** to **helicopter paint jobs**. Whether you want to create a **show-stopping automotive finish** or add **sparkle to industrial projects**, our **affordable, high-quality flakes** are the best option.
Why Pay More? Get the Same Quality for Less
Our **metal flakes, pearl paints, chameleon paints, and candy paints** come from the **same manufacturers** as high-end brands—without the markup! In today’s economy, it makes sense to **save money while achieving a high-end custom look**.
Still Have Questions?
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