FINGERPRINT Paint Technique (Psychedelic, Wave & Modern) | Full Tutorial

Learn three full fingerprint paint styles step-by-step: 70s psychedelic, traditional wave, and modern point-style layouts. Manny and Javi break down everything from taping techniques to gün control, panel prep, candy fades, and metal flake applications—all using Tropical Glitz basecoats, flakes, pearls, and ready-to-spray candies. This tutorial covers: How to prep panels with 400-grit DA, wax & grease remover Using adhesion promoter (Hornet) for PVC/Drip panels Laying 3/4" and 1/8" tape for clean borders Paper tape vs vinyl tape (curves, memory, tension, flat-spot avoidance) How to build clean curves, avoid flat spots, and maintain flow Building flake bases: Galactic Silver + .004 / .006 / .015 mixes How to layer candies over pearls for depth Creating proper candy fades, fan control, and low-pressure shading Troubleshooting: tape lifting, fish-eyes, overspray, hidden tape corners How to build multi-layer graphics for lowriders, hoods, trunks & panels Using Drip Panels for practice & sellable artwork This is a full lowrider custom paint how-to for anyone learning fingerprint effects, tape layout, candy shading, or flake-based graphics. Products available on www.tropicalglitz.net Drop any questions in the comments — and let us know what effect you want next. #tropicalglitz #custompaint #howtopaint