“GLOSSY / FROSTY” INITIAL TOPCOAT
The Spectra Chrome metal spray layer is pure silver metal – once applied, it is vulnerable to humidity and environmental contamination; and will start to oxidize and degrade if left unprotected. Even inside the warm space, the “raw” unprotected silver should not be left overnight.
We will use our freshly mixed Topcoat 311 (no color) to apply an initial protective “glossy/frosty” coating, to seal in the “raw” silver layer and preserve the perfect mirror reflection.
“Glossy/frosty” describes the appearance of this initial coating – some areas will look glossy, and some areas will look frosty. This is perfectly normal in the process. The full shine will return when the final layer of Topcoat 311 (no color) is applied later.
By applying the glossy/frosty coating, you have protected the silver. After spraying, immediately return parts to the warm space to air dry (with the heater turned off). Parts can be left in the warm space with the glossy/frosty finish for several days if needed; giving you plenty of time to decide what topcoat colors you want to apply.
The video illustrates applying this glossy/frosty layer immediately after silvering and blowing the part dry.