MILITARY GHOST-effect bike paint kit – 16 colour combinations

The Military Ghost effect bike paint is an exclusive Stardust creation, designed as a multi-layer painting process. The combination of colours creates the overall visual effect, with the following steps:

► a military camouflage base coat (choose from 6003 / 6014 / 7043 / 7046)

► a pearlescent, iridescent clear coat with a choice of reflection

BC92 GREEN / BC93 ORANGE / BC94 RED / BC98 BLUE

► a ST822 matt topcoat (4° gloss)

Choice of colours: select from the drop-down menu

The final result features an original matt finish, in which the pearlescent effects remain subtle thanks to the matt topcoat. The bike’s surface then reveals a dual-tone effect with coloured reflections visible depending on the light and viewing angle, superimposed over the camouflage base colour.

Contents of the MILITARY GHOST three-coat system

All products are supplied in quantities more than sufficient to paint a complete bike.

Tins for application with a spray gun

0.25L of ready-to-use solvent-based matt paint (RAL military camouflage colour)

0.25L of ready-to-use solvent-based matt paint, GHOST pearlescent interference (2x125ml)

1 mini kit of ST822 matt clear coat 500ml + 100ml hardener + 150ml thinner

‘BIKE’ aerosol version for spray application

2 aerosols of ready-to-use solvent-based matt paint (military RAL camouflage shade)

2 cans of ready-to-use GHOST pearlescent interference matt solvent-based paint

2 cans of ST822 two-component matt clear coat 

A filling primer spray is not included in the kit. This may be useful if the frame or components have scratches, defects or surface irregularities.

A version of this complete kit is also available in aerosol format under the name MILITARY GHOST bike paint kits 

Mixing and preparing the products

► The base paints and Ghost paints are already thinned and single-component: simply mix well before use 

► The matt clear coat is an acrylic polyurethane that must be mixed with its hardener, by weight:

5 parts varnish + 1 part hardener + 1 part thinner

For the aerosol varnish, press the red button on the can to release the hardener, then shake vigorously.

Pot Life: use the mixture within a maximum of two hours

Application method

Find our full tutorial on painting a bike frame here

The surface (frame and bike components) must be properly prepared: clean, dry, sanded with P500 grit, degreased and dust-free.

Work at a temperature between 15 and 25°C.

♦ Step 1 – Apply two to three thin coats of RAL MILITAIRE base paint, allowing five minutes between each coat. Then apply Step 2 directly, wet-on-wet, within 30 minutes at 20°C. After this time, sanding with 500-grit paper will be necessary to restore adhesion.

♦ Step 2 – apply three thin coats of GHOST pearlescent interference paint, allowing five minutes between each coat. Then proceed directly to step 3 (clear coat) wet-on-wet within 30 minutes at 20°C. After this time, lightly sand with a fine grey abrasive sponge to restore adhesion.

♦ Step 3 – apply the matt varnish in two medium coats, leaving 10 to 15 minutes between coats.

Drying: allow 24 hours to dry before using the bike.

About the products

You can find the various products separately in the dedicated categories on our website.

RAL base paints: all colours available here

Ghost paints: transparent pearlescent paints that create a shimmering effect, available in nine 125ml colours here

Matt and satin varnishes are available in various sizes with five levels of gloss in the matt finishes category