Pearl Mist Question

[Seeking 56]

So, I bought a new rattle can color called Pearl Mist.  It's seems semi transparent as it comes out of the can. 

 

I have no experience with this color.

 

Assuming you guys were using a similar color with an airbrush,would you apply it over an existing color / pattern scheme or use it as a base and spray over it? 

Also, what colors would you guys use it with?

 

Much appreciated.

s56

[Tater Hog]

I would use it last... to give the bait highlights.. You could spary white first than pearl mist.   I will just add flash to your pearless colors.  That is how I would use it.

 

Hope this helps

 

Tater

[Matt Moreau]

Let me start by saying i have no experience with this product.

 

Generally speaking in an automotive application "Pearl Powder" is mixed in with clear and applied over an existing color in a few coats. Then they apply a few more coats of straight clear. This process gives it depth and makes it "Pop". You can also mix Pearl powder into a similar color but this dilutes the effect. I prefer the later method.

 

Generally pearls are very small. They are much smaller than "Flake" which people do make a base from. It takes many MANY coats to get a base of pearl. I have tried it and didn't really like it. It took me 10+ coats to be "almost" decent. That much clear has a lot of buildup and actually gets weaker the more you put. Go Figure!

 

You probably bought a holographic pearl if it doesn't say white pearl or anything like that. I would probably use this as a final accent over a pattern.

[BobP]

I'd try it as a final effect over the basic pattern.  I use an airbrush acrylic called chrome pearl for the same thing - it gives the bait a "baitfish sheen" and mutes the underlying color scheme into a more naturalistic whole.  As with any different brand, "your mileage may vary".  

[RayburnGuy]

 I've not used the product your talking about, but like the other guys have said I use pearl paints over preceding coats of paint to accent them. Sometimes multiple coats of a pearl can change the color of the paint below it. It really doesn't change the color, but it changes the way we see it. If that makes sense. I just posted a picture in the gallery a couple days ago that has pearl white sprayed over a black back and head. It made the black take on a dark bluish tint. I'm no expert on color by any means. Sometimes you just have to experiment to see what happens.

 

Ben