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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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