Thanks for sharing this, looks really good! I just starting learning about leaf gilding and totally taken by it. I will definitely attempt to do this on my project bike's gas tank when it is time to paint it! Could you be kind enough to share the details on the material you used (brand, where you bought it from), like the leaf and the glue or whatever you used to get the leaf to adhere to the tank prior to doing the clear coat?
Well DUX is oil based so I use a tiny bit of 1shot. Not even a drop, I usually dab my brush and pallet in the size then from a drop of color on the side I barely dab the tip into the color and work that in. Reflex blue on lighter colors. Imitation gold, not metallic, on the darker colors. But you'll see the shiney size on a wet sanded or scuffed surface anyway.
Hey Man, how do you get the outline done? Is it gold leaf too? I really would like to see/know how you get those swirls or „pattern“ on the outline. :)
@@elroypinstriping8022 thank you for the quick answer and sorry for bother you again, but how you make the spin effect? With a self-made tool or something? Really would like to do it on my bike :)
There are other videos out there but yes special tools. For real gold you need velvet. For imitiation gold or silver you need something more abrasive. Some guys use blue Scotts shop paper towels wrapped around cotton, or even their thumb, there are a couple other ways. Look at Z Rods channel here on UA-cam. Or search gold leaf spinning tool
None of the rattle can clears except Spray Max will perform and last like an automotive clear coat. They don't truly harden and eventually crack in my experience. Spray Max does have a rattle can 2k clear that is solid and I use it often. It has a plunger to activate the hardener inside the can.
Do you seal the gold leaf under a clear coat once your done? I’ve been wanting to do gold leafing on a boat name but want to seal it under a clear topcoat with the rest of the paint so it’s protected and just wondered if this was something you do on the gold leaf you do?
yes you first paint whatever you are painting, then apply sizing and gold leaf. After you finish gilding, you then spray the whole thing, gold leaf included, with your clear coat. Without the clear coat the gold will oxidize if it doesn't fall off first.
Did you ever have the leaf bubble after a few days? Would you know the cause? I have the same project, doing 6 of them and so far 4 started to bubble and two did not.
Yes you can use stencils or tape for a clean edge. I have another video showing that process. But on this one it was just hand painted, no stencil. If you are not getting a clean edge you may not be pushing the leaf on hard enough, the size is too wet or dry, or you don't have a clean edge on the size.
Nice,clean work Brudda.
I'm thinking of having a go at this soon, there's a lot of different techniques out there!
Clean classic styling
Thanks man!!!
Nice vid , good explanation
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Thanks for sharing this, looks really good!
I just starting learning about leaf gilding and totally taken by it. I will definitely attempt to do this on my project bike's gas tank when it is time to paint it! Could you be kind enough to share the details on the material you used (brand, where you bought it from), like the leaf and the glue or whatever you used to get the leaf to adhere to the tank prior to doing the clear coat?
Dux fast size for the glue. I like imitation leaf from Luco or L.A. Gold.
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Thanks for sharing this video. Do you go straight over this with 2k clear? Are you buffing the tank before gold to prep it for the clear later on?
It was cleared after this. 2k. And the tank was cleared before I started and wet sanded smooth.
Awesome! What kind of paint do you use for making the gold size visible? Is it enamel or does regular solvent paint works too?
Well DUX is oil based so I use a tiny bit of 1shot. Not even a drop, I usually dab my brush and pallet in the size then from a drop of color on the side I barely dab the tip into the color and work that in. Reflex blue on lighter colors. Imitation gold, not metallic, on the darker colors. But you'll see the shiney size on a wet sanded or scuffed surface anyway.
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Hey Man, how do you get the outline done? Is it gold leaf too? I really would like to see/know how you get those swirls or „pattern“ on the outline. :)
It's just gold leaf with a spin effect.
@@elroypinstriping8022 thank you for the quick answer and sorry for bother you again, but how you make the spin effect? With a self-made tool or something? Really would like to do it on my bike :)
There are other videos out there but yes special tools. For real gold you need velvet. For imitiation gold or silver you need something more abrasive. Some guys use blue Scotts shop paper towels wrapped around cotton, or even their thumb, there are a couple other ways. Look at Z Rods channel here on UA-cam. Or search gold leaf spinning tool
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Could you do this to a gun? Like on the upper slide and handdle the heat?
Can u make a vid on have u do the swirls i like how urs came out
Soon
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When clear coating, must you use 2k clear or will rust oleum in a spray can from the auto store work? Acrylic or enamel?
None of the rattle can clears except Spray Max will perform and last like an automotive clear coat. They don't truly harden and eventually crack in my experience. Spray Max does have a rattle can 2k clear that is solid and I use it often. It has a plunger to activate the hardener inside the can.
Do you seal the gold leaf under a clear coat once your done? I’ve been wanting to do gold leafing on a boat name but want to seal it under a clear topcoat with the rest of the paint so it’s protected and just wondered if this was something you do on the gold leaf you do?
Did you ever figure out a waterproof clear coat? Trying to do my kitchen counter.
yes you first paint whatever you are painting, then apply sizing and gold leaf. After you finish gilding, you then spray the whole thing, gold leaf included, with your clear coat. Without the clear coat the gold will oxidize if it doesn't fall off first.
@@Jbaaaaak what do you use as your topcoat?
@@floatingohmltd9438 just your normal clear coat. I use aerosols as I don’t have a compressor but just use a 2 part clear
Did you ever have the leaf bubble after a few days? Would you know the cause? I have the same project, doing 6 of them and so far 4 started to bubble and two did not.
Only once. But I put it to close to heat so it would cure faster.
What size/adhesive are you using? Any additives that would cause gassing?
Do you use stencil to apply the glue and the remove the stencil on what stage? Im trying to do thin lines with crisp edges
Yes you can use stencils or tape for a clean edge. I have another video showing that process. But on this one it was just hand painted, no stencil. If you are not getting a clean edge you may not be pushing the leaf on hard enough, the size is too wet or dry, or you don't have a clean edge on the size.
Just started leafing do you use a water base sizing when you spray clear over it worried about it reacting any help would be appreciated
I do not use water based anything, ever.
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Do you use a gold size or what do you use to make stick
Tito boom one yes. I mention in the very beginning. DUX quick size
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Does gold leaf scratch off easily?
Yes. But we generally clear it.
How did you doing the gold leaf
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