Kandy Concentrates

House of Kolor Kandy Concentrates for Custom Paintwork

House of Kolor Kandy Concentrates are specialist colour materials used to create deep, translucent custom finishes. One of the defining characteristics of a Kandy system is that the final colour is created through the interaction of the ground coat, translucent colour layers and complete coating system.

This makes it possible to produce exceptionally deep and saturated colours on custom cars, motorcycles, helmets and other specialist paint projects.

What Is Kandy Paint?

Kandy paint is a translucent colour system that allows the underlying ground coat to contribute to the final appearance.

This creates the characteristic optical depth associated with custom candy finishes and allows the colour to react strongly to light and vehicle contours.

Ground-Coat Colour Determines the Final Kandy Effect

The ground-coat colour is a fundamental part of a Kandy finish. The same Kandy colour can look significantly different over silver, gold, dark, light or other effect bases.

For this reason, the ground coat, Kandy colour and final clear coat should always be planned as one complete paint system.

Coat Count Controls Colour Depth

The number of Kandy coats can directly influence colour intensity and depth. Additional uniform coats generally produce a deeper and more saturated appearance.

Consistent coat count, overlap, spray distance and application technique are therefore critical across the entire painted surface.

Using Kandy Concentrates

Kandy Concentrates should always be used with the carrier and mixing system approved for the relevant House of Kolor product. The concentrate itself should not be treated as a complete standalone coating system.

Mixing ratios, reduction, application procedure and coating sequence should always follow the technical data sheet for the specific product.

Kandy Effects for Cars & Motorcycles

House of Kolor Kandy systems are widely used for custom cars, motorcycles, choppers, helmets and show vehicles. Their translucent colour layers can create particularly dramatic depth on curved surfaces.

Within suitable House of Kolor systems, Kandy colours can also be combined with metallic, pearl and other effect ground coats to produce distinctive multi-stage finishes.

Consistent Application Is Essential

Kandy finishes are particularly sensitive to variations in application. An area receiving more material or additional coats can appear darker or more saturated than the surrounding surface.

Large panels and complete vehicles therefore require consistent gun movement, overlap, distance and coat count throughout the application.

Create a Test Panel Before Painting

A test panel is strongly recommended before applying a Kandy finish. Use the same ground coat, Kandy coat count and clear coat that will be used on the final project.

This allows the required colour depth and complete appearance to be confirmed before painting the actual vehicle.

Clear Coat Over Kandy Paint

A compatible clear coat is an important part of House of Kolor Kandy systems. It provides the specified final gloss, surface appearance and protection.

Always observe the manufacturer's flash-off and recoating times between the Kandy colour layer and subsequent clear coat.

Tips for Using House of Kolor Kandy Concentrates

• select the Kandy colour together with the intended ground coat,
• use the carrier and supporting products specified for the system,
• maintain exactly the same coat count across the complete surface,
• keep spray distance and overlap consistent,
• produce a test panel before the final application,
• always follow the relevant House of Kolor technical data sheet.

When working with automotive paints and solvent-based materials, provide suitable ventilation and use the personal protective equipment specified in the relevant safety data sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kandy Concentrates