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About SpectraFX
While color-changing paints have been available for many years, SpectraFX takes "color shifting" to a whole new level. |
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Traditional color-changing paints create a swirl of different colors when you look at them from different angles. SpectraFX is different from these paints in that it creates a true "chameleon" color shift from 1 distinct color to another. This controlled color shift creates a much more dramatic effect, so that 2 people looking at the same object will see two completely different colors.  |
This dramatic color shift is the result of special, patented crystal flakes instead of color pigments used in traditional color-changing paints. And Alsa has put the creative control of these amazing crystal flakes in the consumers hands, by selling the flakes themselves instead of pre-mixed paints. So you are free to add them to any type of clear paint or coating you would like and you can also adjust the amount of flakes used to change effects. | |
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Please read more about the versatility of SpectraFX in the Application Guide and browse through our Product Showcase to see examples of the creative designs produced by this captivating paint. | |
Product Showcase
Click on the thumbnails below to take a look at our SpectraFX gallery.
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Buy SpectraFXSimply click on the product you would like to purchase from the list below and you will be taken to a screen where you can place your order. Then proceed to checkout or return to this screen if you would like to continue shopping. |
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We recommended spraying SpectraFX onto an opaque background like black. The color of the background will vary the end result. For Example, the Copper/Patina color will change to pearl over a gray background.
Application Guide
SpectraFX can be applied to products in many ways, including:
- Sprayed On
- Rolled On
- Silk Screening
- Injection Molded
- Extruded
- Applied like Printing Ink
- Brushed On With Typical Paint Brushes
- Powder Coated
- Air Brushed
Creating your own SpectraFX paint is as simple as mixing in flakes to the clear paint or coating of your choice. The flakes will lay down evenly and won't clump up in any type of paint as long as you follow the directions on the can. And the intensity of the color flop can be controlled by simply adding more or less flakes.
However, it is important to realize that the color of the background you are applying the SpectraFX clear paint to will have a major impact on the final appearance. SpectraFX flakes absorb light, not reflect it. So very dark, opaque backgrounds create the most dramatic color changes since they do not reflect light back into the crystals. On very light backgrounds the SpectraFX clear coat may look more pearlescent.
How To Apply SpectraFX:
Step 1 - Prep and basecoat your piece as you would any other paintjob.
Step 2 - Mix SpectraFX at a ratio of 1 gr. per ounce of liquid using an inner coat clear, color blender, or even your final clear. 1 gr. per ounce will yield a high concentration of SpectraFX using more than this can actually decrease the overall look. However using less even ¼ to ½ gr. per ounce will still produce dramatic color change effects.
(Try mixing various ratios and spraying them on sample panels until desired effects are achieved.)
Step 3 - Apply SpectrFX with one wet or two medium coats.
(Again take caution here as to much will deaden the overall effect.)
Step 4 - Allow to dry before clearing with a poly-urethane clear or your choice of topcoats.
MSDS & Technical Data
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