BLAKE

First of all, the flames are a done deal as far as going with them or not, so if you'd rather see no flame job on the car, keep that opinion to yourself.

Here's the quandry:
I want something subtle (no white-yellow-orange-red blend) accent, so I've always thought I'd go with ghost flames. While doing research, I ran into another look that is just too cool. With the ghost, the flames would only be visible under certain lighting conditions, looking like the same color (in my case black) with a pearl finish to it in the shape of the flame. With the red (I'm thinking a wine/burgandy, not orange at all), it is certainly more subtle than a traditional flame job, but stands out more than the ghost flames.

It's hard to find good pics of ghost flames, so these harley parts will have to do:


Pic of the red flames is on it's way...

BLAKE

Red...

jpony645

Ghost, most definitely.

Mberglo

Might also consider black with some pearl added. Makes a nice ghost appearance.

BLAKE

Yeah, I think that is the method I'm leaning toward for the ghost so far. I think there is a bit of white/silver in the pic I posted. I've seen some great ghost paint in person, but it is a bear finding good pics online.

Thanks for the input fellas. Keep 'em coming.

Mberglo

The picture shown looks like an airbrush outline job. Not really what I consider to be ghost flames.

CantedValve

Yeah I'm with cajun boy... those relaly arent ghosted flames. Ghosted flames take some effort to see, and typically dont vary from the color of the car by much at all. White or red on black isnt ghosted.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...41183701uzPhYi

THAT is ghosted. THe flames are there, but they dont stand out.

Mberglo

Cajunboy? Hmm, I don't even have a good comeback for that.

How about....

Oh yea? That's about as funny as a tank with a kickstand....no that one's weak.

I know....Oh yea? Yo momma wears combat boots....nah....

Ah geez, can I get back to you?

BLAKE

That is a great point, and definately more like what I'm looking for. It's just so hard to find a good pic of real ghost flames. That blue is a great example. You know in person that job is outstanding and really knocks you over once you notice it and walk around it. Too bad you can barely see it in the pic.

Nathan_H

Hey, as previously said, those are not ghost flames, but yes, ghost flames are the more preferable choice. Now, I know that this is a neon, but it does represent a half decent job, Nathan

Greywolf

I like ghost also once saw a real flame ghost job that was soo sweet.

Nathan_H

Here's another good example.

BLAKE

Ooooh, now that is a good example. Thanks!

jpony645

You could always contact Mike Lavalee at www.killerpaint.com for one of his outstanding flame jobs.

BLAKE

Hah! That guy is so out of my price range I can't even afford to quote his whole name.

jpony645

Me too, Blake.