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The Opalescent effect is a unique creation of Stardust and a major innovation in terms of special effects in the world of paints.
The Opal effect is a pearly effect of white color, creating variable colored reflections depending on the viewing angle. The Opal effect is particularly reminiscent of the mother-of-pearl forming the inside of shells.
This multi-colored interferential pearlescent effect is particularly well suited for painting a bike frame because the tubular shapes of the fork, frame and even the rims allow the multi-colored reflections to vary.
Check out here our tutorial on “How to paint a bike”
You can download the OPAL color chart in the PDF at the bottom of the page
Summary of application :
1 - White background |
2 - Opalescent paint |
3 - Varnish |
The white background consists of a white primer, which is used to erase slight surface defects
OPAL paint is a colorless liquid that dries very quickly
The varnish is a high-performance glossy and resistant bodywork product
The kit does not include a specific primer for specific bare materials (carbon, aluminum). For this, please visit our bike primers section
Offer details and instructions :
OPAL BIKE KIT - CANNED PAINTS use a paint gun, nozzle 1 mm to 1.5 mm solvent-based paints. |
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Details of the complete kit contents |
Mixing and application instructions |
750 ml of white P410 primer: white surfacer filler primer kit (primer + hardener + thinner) |
Mix 4 parts primer + 1 part hardener + 1 part thinner Apply 2 coats, let dry 6 hours and sand with P500 with water |
250 ml of Opal paint |
Product ready to use. Stir well. Apply very thin coats, until the can is empty, at 2 minute intervals Follow directly with the varnish*. |
800 ml bodywork varnish UHS 830 : varnish kit, hardener, thinner |
Mix 3 parts varnish + 1 part hardener + 10% thinner Use the mixture in 30 min Apply 2 glossy coats at 7-10min intervals depending on temperature Through drying 24h |
OPAL BIKE KIT - SPRAY PAINT |
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Details of the complete kit contents |
Application instructions |
2 two-component spray cans** of white primer |
Remove the safety cap from the can, shake well and use within 60 minutes Apply 2 coats, let dry 6 hours and sand with P500 with water |
2 Opal spray paint cans |
Apply very thin coats, until the spray cans are exhausted, at 2 minute intervals Follow directly with the varnish*. |
2 two-component spray cans** of varnish |
Remove the safety cap from the can, shake well and use within 30 minutes Varnish 2 glossy coats at 7-10min intervals depending on the temperature |
Through drying 24h |
* If you don't want to varnish immediately, then sand with our grey abrasive sponge after drying, before working, and before varnishing, without time constraint.
** a bi-component spray can contains a hardener that is triggered with a button. It is therefore a superior quality product in terms of resistance, but for single use only.
The different types of OPAL paints :
The reflections vary with cool or warm tones; one reference can show 2 to 4 colors of reflections.
The pearls are extremely fine for the OPAL series, and of medium size for the high intensity OPAL QUASAR range.
Their appearance is invisible without direct light.
To learn more about these exceptional paints, visit their product page
Additional information :
It is possible to change the background color, keeping of course very light tones, like gray, light blue, yellow.... The color effects will always be surprising and unique!
For these backgrounds, we can use a RAL or PANTONE paint available on our site
Find here our different complete OPALESCENT paint kits:
► Motorcycle Kit
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