CANDY PAINT - MOTO PAINTING KIT

The Candy technique uses translucent inks to create luminous and deep colour effects.

The application method is explained in detail in our PDF documents, and on our CANDY Stardust®  product page.

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

The key points:

Final Candy aspect = Type and colour of the undercoat + Colour and thickness of the coloured Candy clearcoat

The kit comes with:  

•  1 L Black or White for the background colour

•  1 L Pearl or metallic Candy undercoat + 1L thinner (Aluminium Coarse by default)

•  1 L UHS UHS Candy clearcoat + 330 ml H432 hardener + 150 ml thinner

Composition : solvent-based paints

Selection of Candy undercoats and clearcoats Stardust® :

See our PDF colour chart

The choice of the Candy undercoat and clearcoat must be specified in the comments when placing your order or by email. We are always at your service for further information, preferably by email.

Application Method

Use a spray gun with a 1.0–1.4 mm nozzle

1 - Apply the black basecoat. One-component, ready-to-use pre-diluted paint. Apply a few thin coats, leaving two minutes’ drying interval between each. Within 10 to 30 minutes maximum, follow with step 2.

2 - Apply the metallic or pearlescent paint in a few very thin coats until the black or white background is covered. One-component, ready-to-use pre-diluted paint. A drying interval of one to two minutes is sufficient between each coat. Within 10 to 30 minutes maximum, follow with step 3.

3 - Prepare the Candy clearcoat: 100 parts clearcoat + 33 parts hardener (volume or weight) + 5 to 10 parts thinner. Apply the Candy clearcoat in two to three coats, respecting a drying time of 7 to 10 minutes between each. If more coats are required, apply them the next day after complete drying and sanding with P500 and water.

Tips for painting motorcycle fairings:

It is not necessary to apply a primer when painting motorcycle parts: each plastic or steel fairing has already been factory-painted. The substrate is not plastic or steel, but an existing paint/topcoat. Therefore, no primer is required to create adhesion on the surface. A simple light sanding with P800 or P1200 and water is enough.

If the surface is very damaged, or if stickers remain under the clearcoat, our filler can be applied in a few layers to achieve a perfectly level surface after sanding.

If the "1K basecoat" version is chosen, the clearcoat is not included in the offer and must be purchased separately.

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Find here our different complete CANDY paint kits:
► Spray Scooter Kit
► Car Kit

► Bike Kit