LiME LiNE Sprayable Sizing Glue for Gold & Silver Leaf — Automotive Grade, 2–5 min Fast-Tack

LiME LiNE Sprayable Sizing Glue is a water-based, spray-ready adhesive engineered to tack gold, silver, and other metal leaf in 2–5 minutes for mirror-smooth, burnishable finishes.

Designed for automotive and decorative metal-leaf applications, this sizing glue replaces slow oil-based adhesives with a sprayable formula that mixes 1:1 with water and performs through airbrushes or automotive guns. It lays down light, even coats that dry to a consistent tack suitable for delicate gold and silver leafing, plus it supports advanced effects such as 3D spin and burnish finishes used on metalwork and engines.

How quickly will the adhesive set so I can apply leaf?

The LiME LiNE sizing glue reaches working tack in about 2–5 minutes, eliminating long waiting periods common with traditional oil sizes. That fast tack time speeds workflow on parts and panels while still allowing careful placement of delicate sheets.

• Typical working tack: 2–5 minutes
• No 30+ minute cure wait like oil-based sizing
• Consistent dry-tack across light, even coats

Can I spray this in my airbrush or automotive gun, and how should I prepare it?

Yes — the formula is water-based and sprayable when mixed 1:1 with water. Thin to the recommended ratio, strain for particle-free flow, and use low-pressure settings to lay down thin, uniform coats that dry evenly for leaf application.

• Mix ratio: 1 part glue to 1 part water
• Compatible with airbrushes and automotive spray guns
• Strain before spraying and use low pressure for even coverage

What types of metal leaf and finishes does this sizing support?

LiME LiNE works with traditional gold and silver leaf plus copper and specialty leaves, delivering a smooth base for both flat and highly burnished mirror effects. It is formulated to accept delicate sheets without tearing and enables dimensional techniques like engine-turning and 3D spin-and-burnish finishes.

• Compatible with gold, silver, copper, and specialty leaf
• Produces a mirror-ready surface for high-sheen burnishing
• Supports 3D spin, burnish, and engine-turn techniques

How does the surface finish behave after application and burnishing?

Applied in light, even layers, the sizing cures to a smooth foundation that accepts burnishing tools and promotes an even metallic appearance. The surface remains workable long enough for careful manipulation yet secure once the leaf is set, allowing high-sheen polishing or subtle antiquing techniques.

• Creates a smooth, mirror-ready base for leaf
• Holds delicate leaf during burnish without lifting
• Permits both high-polish and textured finishes

Who is this for: LiME LiNE Sprayable Sizing Glue is built for automotive customizers, metal-leaf artisans, restorers, and makers who need a fast-tacking, sprayable adhesive that performs on panels, trim, and three-dimensional components. If you work with delicate metal leaf and want consistent, repeatable results with the option for burnish and specialty effects, this adhesive streamlines prep and expands creative technique without the slow cure times of oil-based sizes.