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Step 5Applying the glass beads
Here I put the fender in the paint tray and went to work sprinkling.
I went with a thick coat, let it set for 10 seconds or so, then tilted the fender over the paint tray to let any loose glass beads fall off, many will. You only need a single layer coat of the beads, not a thick coat.
Allow the piece to dry fully.
Do NOT clearcoat over the beads, for best reflectivity they should remain uncoated.
When finished and dried the surface will look as if it has a winter morning frost on it, it's not particularly attractive but when safety is concerned I will take function over form.
I went with a thick coat, let it set for 10 seconds or so, then tilted the fender over the paint tray to let any loose glass beads fall off, many will. You only need a single layer coat of the beads, not a thick coat.
Allow the piece to dry fully.
Do NOT clearcoat over the beads, for best reflectivity they should remain uncoated.
When finished and dried the surface will look as if it has a winter morning frost on it, it's not particularly attractive but when safety is concerned I will take function over form.
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