Custom Shop Metal Flake Rootbeer 4oz Pack (16oz Total) - Metal Flake

In this review the Custom Shop Metal Flake in Rootbeer is evaluated for painters and hobbyists who want a medium.008' metal flake for automotive and custom finishes; the bottom line is that it delivers a strong metallic effect and versatile use across paints and resins. The kit arrives as four 4oz pouches (16oz total), making it easy to measure by weight and blend into clear coats or epoxy systems, and the UV-coated polyester flakes resist fading and solvents better than uncoated glitter.

Key Features

• Quantity and packaging: Four 4oz pouches provide a measured 16oz total so users can accurately dose flakes by weight for repeatable coverage.
• Flake size and shape: Hexagon-cut medium.008' (approximately 200 micron) flakes create a reflective metallic appearance while remaining thin enough to lie flat in clear coats.
• UV and solvent resistance: The UV-coated polyester construction improves fade resistance and holds up to solvent exposure better than uncoated glitter.
• Versatile application: Compatible with spray guns, brushing, and epoxy resin pours, allowing use on cars, motorcycles, boats, floors, and crafts.
• Mixing and finish control: Fine silver-rootbeer flakes disperse into clear coats to produce custom metallic depth and can be layered for stronger coverage.

Who It's For

This metal flake set is best for automotive body painters, custom finishers, and serious hobbyists who want to add a medium hexagon metal flake to clear coats or epoxy pours. It suits projects that need measured amounts of flakes for consistent results, such as hoods, panels, instrument cases, or resin art pieces.

Casual crafters who prefer no-mess, volume-measured glitters or projects that require ultra-fine shimmer might look elsewhere, but anyone working with spray or epoxy who needs a durable, reflective medium flake will find this product appropriate.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Strong reflective metallic effect that enhances depth when suspended in clear coat or epoxy.
• UV-coated polyester construction increases resistance to fading and solvents compared with untreated flakes.
• Convenient 4-pack pouches measured by weight for predictable mixing and coverage.
• Works with spray guns, brushes, and epoxy systems for cross-application versatility.

Cons

• Some users report occasional clumping or uneven distribution if not thoroughly dispersed, so careful mixing and thinning are needed.
• Coverage can vary; achieving fully even coverage may require multiple layers or heavier dosing.

Specifications

Brand	Custom Shop
Color	Rootbeer
Pack size	4 pouches, 4oz each (16oz total)
Flake size	Medium.008' (approximately 200 micron)
Material	UV-coated polyester hexagon-cut flakes
Compatible with	Clear coats, spray guns, brushes, epoxy resin systems
Measured by	Weight

Our Verdict

The Custom Shop Rootbeer metal flake pack is a solid choice for automotive and custom finish work where a medium reflective flake and measured dosing matter. It offers good value for painters and resin artists who need durable, UV-coated flakes that integrate with clear coats and epoxy; users should plan mixing technique and layering to avoid occasional clumping and to achieve uniform coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this be mixed into epoxy resin?
Yes, the flakes disperse into epoxy resin systems and are suitable for pours and encapsulation when mixed and leveled properly.

Will the flake fade outdoors?
The UV-coated polyester construction improves fading resistance compared with uncoated glitter, but long-term outdoor exposure will still benefit from proper clear coat protection.

How is coverage measured?
Coverage is best controlled by weight; the product is sold in four 4oz pouches (16oz total) so users can measure flakes to achieve desired density and layer accordingly.