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Painting

The finish on a product can have the greatest impact and will be a determinant in appearance and cost. There are several types of paints and techniques available. We use top quality paints for automotive refinishing. The high gloss, durable finish comes in a nearly infinite number of colors and can match a corporate color based on a sample, brochure color, PMS number or a manufacturer's industrial specifications. For a more dramatic effect, contact CalCo about its sparkle series of paints such as pearl coats, metallics and "Flip-Flops" as well as other light interactive paints.

1. Euro-Deluxe

Euro-Deluxe is our highest quality finish. This finish is used primarily for trade shows, product introductions and corporate lobby installations. All surfaces are ground and smoothed to remove imperfections from casting or welding. These surfaces are then prepped repetitively with several stages of filler and hand sanding. Finally, the display is finished with multiple automotive paint steps and a clear coat finish. Metal fasteners are carefully polished by hand then chrome plated and polished again to a mirror finish.

 

2. Deluxe Show

Deluxe Show is similar to the Euro-Deluxe with the exception that many areas are not subjected the same rigorous smoothing and polishing steps and creates a quality display with a more cost-effective appeal.

 

3. Standard Show

Standard Show is durable, very attractive high gloss finish. All parts are disassembled and prepped for finish. Cost-effective plating options are available for metal fasteners and key components and our standard automotive paint finish is administered over an etching primer. Many additional options are available including clear coat finish as well as minor grinding and smoothing of casting seams and imperfections.

 

 

4. Training

Original surfaces are prepped and painted but not treated to remove casting imperfections. The finish is attractive yet durable and is easy to maintain. For displays that are needed for working models, we may recommend electro less nickel-plating to enhance component movement.

 

 

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