Dormant vs Chameleon

[Guest]

Are dormant powders the paint version of chameleon colors? The local bicycle shop is paying BIG $$ for chameleon paint jobs! I've got the chance to "ease" on into this job if I can come up with a chameleon style color that he likes! What's the going rate with/without forks in a single color $110 to $80 or so?

[WhistlerCowboy]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

I have seen a few up here,up to $300 for a paintjob in fades/metallics and the chamellion colors.The fades and metallics were not impressive as we have seen better posted on here by forum members.The chamelion looked ok,but not for $300.I'd say the flip flops or illusion colors would work well.I had 3 bikes come in after my pinstriped valve cover as most thought powder was just like plain old paint.

Its a good look for some bikes,the illusion stuff and metal flake.Lots of people are restoring 20-30 year old bikes up here and are trying to match some old school looks.Big $$ for a "Vintage bike"

[wiseguyz]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

I'd say the flip-flops are more the equal to chameleon paint. The big reason those paintjobs cost so much is that the paint is it about $100 an OUNCE! I had a guitar painted and luckily, one once of color did it. Barely.

[BeeBob]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

Yeah I believe it! He said the bike he showed me cost @ $400 just for the paint job!

[Guest]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

You may want to try this

https://shop.houseofkolor.com/hok/store/results.html?categoryId=4360&categoryLevel=0&name=Dry%20Flakes,%20Pearls%20&%20Powders&nextPage=1&recordsPerPage=12

scroll down to the Kameleon Pearls...........lol but at $353.09 for 2oz I dont think you would want to do too many trial pieces

I know their regular pearls work with powder cause I have used them alot......still waiting for the "right$" customer to let me try out the Kameleon Pearls

[BeeBob]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

Thanks, Yeah you're right...VERY pricey stuff!

[rbroker]

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At one time HOK chameleon was like 4 grand for a gallon or something ridiculous. That equals two gallons when reducer is added. $3K alone for a total auto paint job.

I'd be interested in trying true chameleon powder when ever it comes out.

[Guest]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

Rohm Haas has a chamelion. I coated a set of rims last weekend with it. Looked awesome!

[rbroker]

Re: Dormant vs Chameleon

I saw that, Looked pretty sweet. I couldn't find it on the website. Whats the # on it?

It looks like they only sell in box qty of 50+ lbs?