{"product_id":"alclad-405-transparent-smoke-1oz","title":"405 Transparent Smoke 1oz","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alclad II Lacquer range of paints consists of 21 Natural Metal finishes, 4 Prismatic colours, 5 Transparent colours and 4 Plastic Primers. Alclad is pre-thinned for airbrush use. Drying time is under 10 minutes. Airbrushes should be cleaned with Alclad airbrush cleaner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlclad paints are designed for use with airbrushes only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use on injection plastic kits, a primer is necessary. 'Regular ALCLAD' is similar in strength to lacquer\/cellulose car paints. Injected polystyrene plastics frequently have areas which ALCLAD can craze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply one of these primers before using Regular ALCLAD:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlclad Primers (ALC 302, 306 or 309)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamiya Plastic Primers-white or grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Primer-white or grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture\/Klear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor sealer\/polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic primers and auto primers should be lightly polished with 1000\/1200 wet and dry paper to give a less absorbent glossy surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCLAD High Shine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh shine Alclad paints (Chrome, polished brass, stainless steel, gold titanium, airframe Aluminium and polished aluminium) require a dark glossy base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Alclad Gloss black base (ALC 304\/305) or Alclad clear base (ALC 303) before using high shine Alclad. Other gloss hobby enamel paints are suitable - test on scrap plastic first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrismatic Finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese colours should be applied over a dark base-auto paint or Tamiya TS paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray ALCLAD Prismatic at 20pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a wide spray pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the model evenly with as few passes as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Prismatic material will seem slightly rough when dry, this is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild up 2-3 coats of clear lacquer or model varnish to obtain a deep reflective finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese finishes can be applied directly over Regular Alclad to produce heat stains and anodised effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlclad High Shine Finishes will require sealing with water-based clear before the application of Alclad Transparent colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation and Spraying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALCLAD should be sprayed at 15-20psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray 1.5 - 2.5 inches away from the model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the airbrush like a paint brush, not an aerosol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffing is not necessary-though tonal variation can be made by polishing selected panels with micromesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sealer is not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular ALCLAD can be masked and overpainted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal solutions can be used with Regular ALCLAD, but are not recommended for Chrome or Polished Aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly clean surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove Adhesive Residue, Release Agent \u0026amp; Fingerprints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray light coats at 15 - 20 psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack ALCLAD II with any dark color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lacquer thinners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41241926172828,"sku":"ALC405","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/ALC405.jpg?v=1685942916","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/alclad-405-transparent-smoke-1oz","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}