An email comment

A user in New York State sent this note:  "Excellent product.  Looks like real gold when applied over white hi-gloss enamel."

Tips of applying clearcoat

Users of gold-leaf liquid paint are strongely encouraged to apply clearcoat to preserve the initial luster of the bronze alloy flakes mixed in the coating material.

Tip #1:  Test the gold liquid paint to insure the coating is entirely cured.
             Press thumb against paint and twist.  Any sign of your thumb's imprint...wait some more
             Reason for waiting:  Clearcoat will "suck up" any drying paint,  causing a cloudy look.

Tip #2:  Apply clearcoat as you would nail polish to your nails (or, if you are a guy, imagine this scenario)--once quickly.  Do not work the brush into the coating, and if you see any gold, STOP.   Refer to Tip #1 above.

Tip #3:  Apply second clearcoat application as above in order to cover the spots missed by the first coat.  If you overlook any exposed gold paint, that area will age.....blocking the aging is why you are applying clearcoat in most cases.

Tip #4:  If you do not like what you have done, just recoat with the gold-leaf (or copper) paint.

The role of clearcoat

 The role of clearcoat in the application of the gold liquid paint needs to be emphasized.
The luster of the gold liquid paint is due to bronze alloy flakes....that age with the impact of air pollutants and moisture.  The shore with its proximity to the salty sea air is a good example.
The clearcoat that is available through us works.  Other clearcoats also work......but some don't. 
This sign maker elected to use his own clearcoat with a fading that occurred within three months.

If you elect to use your own clearcoat, and the protection for the bronze alloy flakes fails, then simply topcoat with more gold liquid paint and a better clearcoat....like the one that is available through us.

NYC contractor that uses this product

A New York City renovator that uses gold liquid paint

Shelving with gold liquid paint

Inquiry:  Does this material work well on shelves and table tops?

Yes, with a recommendation.  The feedback from gold paint users is to apply two coats of clearcoat.  Clearcoat will protect the gold liquid paint from harsh detergents.  And clearcoat makes the surface more slippery.

Golden boots

A truly strange use of gold liquid paint

--for a special pair of boots:    At a super hero convention, these boots were first sprayed with a gold paint, resulting in cracking and chips.  Not a respectable attire for a super hero.  With this gold liquid paint, the coating moves and bends with the super rubber boot.  So, if you are a super hero, dress with the best gold paint available!!

Seven years old and still looking fresh

First application of gold liquid paint and clearcoat dating to 2003--seven years ago.

Flaking question

If any flaking occurs, usually there are two reasons:

1. The metal, asphalt or other surface under an application of the gold liquid paint contained some "organic debris".   A simple dry cleaning  removes most non-organic debris, but if there is mildew, moss, etc, then using clorox is recommended.  The clorox kills any organic debris and allows a strong adhesion of the gold liquid paint to a surface.
2. Product was not stirred before application. The streaks of gold that you see inside the pail need to stirred thoroughly into the product before coating.

If flaking occurs, the solution is reclean the area, mix the coating and reapply the gold liquid paint.

Address sign with gold paint

If details on your home need freshening, gold liquid paint can add a special touch.

Gold painted garden tray

Gold liquid paint is an attractive addition to garden or outdoor accents.  The material will survive weather conditions with ease, even winter time.  Bird droppings are easily wiped off.  Check out the  outdoor gold paint page for how to convert this previous rusty table to an eye-catching garden decor piece

Annual Old House Fair; visit our booth

Visit our booth at the annual Old House Fair located at the Germantown Friends School on Saturday April 3rd 9AM to 5PM    For details check the Old House Fair website at http://www.preservationalliance.com/

Gold leaf paint for church

Gold liquid paint was designed for maintaining church steeples.  The coating is flexible, weatherproof and maintains a gold leaf finish.   Now available for those individuals who fail to own a boom. 

Free cured gold paint sample

Before buying gold liquid paint, do you want to flex, twist, taste, smell and stretch the material.

Just email or call 610-941-1051 for a free sample to be sent to you. 

As a bonus, note that one side has been coated with clearcoat 

How to apply outdoor gold paint

Applying gold liquid paint is easy.....and you do not need a primer. 

Copper liquid paint, a sister product

For gold leaf alternative paint, you are at the "right" blog.

For a copper paint alternative, as shown to the left, check this blog

Large distinctive sign with gold liquid paint

Sewer pipes with gold liquid paint and clearcoat for an inexpensive, distinctive sign

Five years later

Five year old pipe with gold liquid paint, used to frame a sign. Only $169 per gallon, which includes the shipping and surcharge for hazardous material item.

Gold Liquid Paint

Introducing gold liquid paint, packaged in
one gallon pails
trial size cans
and combo of one gallon gold paint plus clearcoat