Crystal fx – Crystalizer Effect paint

Crystal FX special effect paint

Mix : Product ready to use. Do not thin. Shake well before use.

Product:Waterbased. Respirator and protective gloves required.

Application guide:

To allow the best propagation of the crystals: we recommend to apply a clearcoat on the metallic-pearl paint, then after drying, to do a light sanding with 500: Indeed, on a very smooth surface, the crystals will form better than on a unvarnished metallic base.

Yields

Crystallizer 0.5L: 3m²
Crystalizer 1L: 6m²
Complete kit 3.5L: 4m²
Complete aerosol kit: 2m²
Mini complete aerosol kit: 0.6-1m² max

1/ First, apply a solvent based silver aluminium basecoat (see our Metallic Paints section). Let dry and scuff thoroughly with a scotch brite.

Crystals grow much better on a smooth surface such a clearcoat than on aluminium paint. So we recommend applying automotive clearcoat, allowing it to dry thoroughly, and then sanding with P400 grit paper for best results.

2/ Apply the crystalizer, with the special hand sprayer (included). The substrate must be completly covered with a thick and wet coat. Get rid of the excess by inclining the surface and immediatly store your painted object in a hot room (30°C at least). Crystals patterns will appear during evaporation.

3/ After complete drying and crystalisation: Apply a thin layer of black paint, just enough to cover up everything. Then once it's fully dry (5min), wipe off very gently with a sponge to uncover and reveal the crystal effect.

Warning ! the black layer must be cleaned immediately. after 2 minutes, this layer of black becomes too hard, and cleaning becomes difficult: the result is partial destruction of the crystals.
It is advisable to have prepared his bucket of water and his sponge, and cleaning immediately after applying the black paint.

4/ Clearcoat within 20minutes. We recommend the application of a CANDY to tint the crystals and add more depth and texture ! (Find our Candy clearcoat in the CANDY section)

Apply 2 to 4 coats of candy clearcoat

Question:

What is the waiting time between the crystal appearance phase and the black paint layer application phase, should we wait 24 hours?

Answer:

You just have to wait until the crystallization is complete. This can take 2 minutes at 35°, or 15 minutes at 20°. It is not necessary to wait longer. It is possible to move on to the next step after 24 hours, however, the crystallized surface must be well protected from humidity, by keeping the crystallized support in a perfectly dry environment, otherwise the crystals "melt".

Coverage : 1L / 5 sqm

Advices on spray application : To avoid drips onto the paint surface, and to provide a uniform wet film:
-Rinse surface well with water and a Scotch-Brite sponge
-Do not apply to hot surface
-Apply two or three consecutive thin passes, rather than simply one thick coat
If you get drips or poorly crystallized paint , rinse with warm water and start over


Do you need a complete Crystalizer kit for car or motorcycle ?
Here it is , in the complet kit category.

Advices:

Keep the liquid at room temperature : 10-25°C

High humidity conditions can affect the paint: it can result in crystalisation failure

In low temperature, the liquid may freeze quickly: Just warm it up gently in a bain-marie. 

Find the complete kit for car or motorcycle in the Complete kit section. 

COMPLETE KITS

(including Aluminium basecoat, Crystalizer, black paint for the shade, and candy topcoat) :

>> For the candy color, the choice is free and must be specified during the order in the "comments box" or by email after order validation.

Complete kit 3.5L: Includes 1L BC1 Bright aluminium, 50ml hardener, 500ml Crystalizer, 250ml black paint, et 1.7Liter candy clearcoat and hardener (Any colors) - around 2.5m² max.

(see the candy colorchart at the bottom of the page)

Spraycan complete kit: (For those who do not have any spraygun nor air compressor)

Includes: 3x Aluminium paint spraycan 400ml, 500ml crystalizer, Black paint spraycan 400ml, 3x Spraycan Candy 2K clearcoat 290ml, 1 # 500 sanding sheet - max 2m²

Find here our different complete CRYSTALIZER paint kits:
► Spray Scooter Kit
► Motorcycle Kit
► Bicycle Kit
► Car Kit

Painting a small object with the "Crystallizer" effect
Offer: Mini Aerosol Kit

Contains :
1 Black matte basecoat spraycan
1 BC1 Aluminum Basecoat spraycan
1 ALUTC 1K varnish spraycan
1 Crystalizer 500ml
1 Candy Topcoat 2K spraycan

summary instructions:
On the properly prepared surface:
Apply a coat of black, followed by several coats of aluminum paint, then varnish with ALUTC 1K varnish.
After drying, sand with 400.
Apply Crystalizer. let dry and crystallize.
Apply a thin layer of black. Clean up immediately.
After drying, varnish with several coats of Candy varnish.

 The color chart PDF below can be found for high definition download at the bottom of the page:

When painting on unpainted / varnished raw wood for example, or any other raw support,
you need a black primer, to bring out the aluminum

The Candy clearcoat included in the kits is already a glossy and resistant finish.

Re-topcoating is therefore optional.
It is indeed possible to add shine and depth to the varnish by re-varnishing 24 hours later, with a high-quality automotive topcoat.