paint question

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by 51oleblue, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. 51oleblue

    51oleblue Member

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    anybody here know of a kandy apple red 2 stage paint? not looking for excact match to 3 stage kandy apple just close enough. going to be driving my truck alot, then goes to my son when he turns 16. sure there will be some scraches and bumps- i am told that 3 stage is a pain to touch up.
    ol'chebby any thoughts?
     
  2. Root2812

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    You can get a candy like effect by stepping down your paint mix. First spray 100% red, then 90% red 10% clear, 75-25, 50-50, 25-75, and 100% clear. Anything close to that. It won't be candy but it will give you a paint job with depth like candy by allowing light to past through miltiple translucent layers.
     
  3. ol' chebby

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    Look into a factory candy like color from a modern car, but true candy is 3 stage, no shortcuts. Silver or gold base, candy coats, clear.
     
  4. 51oleblue

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    thanks guys-
    found a kandy apple red from House of Kolor their shimmerin 2 line-
    talked to them and they said it should be real close, so i ordered a sample-
     

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