How much flake for a frame, fender & tank?

i'd say 1Ltr would be more than enough.
the thing is covering the frame, you have to be real methodical to get even / total coverage and despite that most of the material gets shot into the atmos'. also if not familiar with flake stick a couple of ball bearings / marbles inthe pot to keep the flake aggitated and in suspension.

'59 said:

also if not familiar with flake stick a couple of ball bearings / marbles inthe pot to keep the flake aggitated and in suspension.

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Only if you are using a siphon gun. If you have a top feed HVLP type gun, empty the cup out between coats to prevent the flake from settling to the bottom.

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That depends on the base color. If you're using silver flake, do yourself a favor and lay down a regular metallic silver base coat first. Otherwise the answer is way, way too much.

and take the filter out of the bottom of the cup.

I should have asked: what quantity should I purchase? In ounces?

Try TPCglobal they will walk you through an order and amounts and products needed, they have everything. great customer service...

wizza, i bought 4oz from tcp not knowing how much i would need.....i painted/flaked most of a stock triumph tank,front fender,rear fender, headlight nacelle, oil tank,battery bx cover and the bodywerk that covers from the seatpost back to the axle plates [you`ll have to see it to understand] about 75/85% coverage and only used about 1 1/2oz of the flake! i shot mine a pearl/candy blue on a silver base and flake w/fuschia flake....the amount of flake you`ll use is in direct accordance with the base color..........i didnt go with "bass boat" style flake as i didnt want a purple motorcycle.......theres a website out there that states "flake a car with one jar" and they only sell in 4oz jars..........your results may vary, but i would say 4oz is plenty!

kllrjo said:

your results may vary, but i would say 4oz is plenty!

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Good info, all. Thanks!