SnJ Spray Metal Application Instructions  

It’s all in the prep work! Spending extra time preparing the model to receive paint pays dividends at the end. Be sure to wash and remove any oily residue from the model. Surfaces to be painted need to be free of all blemishes and imperfections. A primer is not required; SnJ will cover putties and other fillers.

Since you’re applying real metal, any imperfections discovered can be corrected and repainted without issue.

We don’t recommend using a paint cup with your airbrush; use a siphon feed bottle instead. This permits agitation of the Spray Metal to keep contents suspended between coats. Several thin coats are better than one heavy coat. Misting in light layers, usually three to four, will provide total coverage. You may need more; just don’t over do it. Allow 8 – 14 minutes between coats. Time needed between coats will vary some due to temperature and humidity levels at the time of application.

SnJ Spray Metal dries to a natural metal semi-gloss finish. Applying more will not give the finish a gloss or wet look; it will only cause a glazed texture. We suggest that you allow an hour to air dry before handling, masking or applying other colors or decals.

If you plan to polish the finish using our SnJ Polishing Powders, simply mask the area you want to polish. We recommend you wear dust protection mask when using Polishing Powders. Polishing Powder can be applied with a cotton swab or a make-up sponge. Lightly dab either one into the powder and work the powder into the surface gently. Continue working until the desired level of sheen is reached. Dab off excess with a damp tissue, then inspect and continue polishing if needed. Work in small sections; allow four hours for the finish to cure before moving onto other areas.

Decals: Apply decals as you normally would. Popular solutions have no effect on the finish. To get a flat finish on your decals apply your favorite flat clear coat.

No sealer coat is needed or recommended. However, if your model is going to be handled and you want to avoid fingerprints, you can clear coat the model. Fingerprints can otherwise be polished away with a soft cloth. Clear coats will alter the appearance of the finish. Experiment on a spare part first before you cover your model, just to be on the safe side.

If you feel this product is defective, contact us for disposition instructions and replacement. Since we have no control over how this product is used, we assume no liability for improper use.