So from what I am reading is I paint it Candy Apple Red, then put Raven Black stripes on it. For clear I put a heavy coat of pearl on the stripes and a lighter coat on the rest of the car.

 

Back when I was painting I was partial to PPG Deltron. Things have changed over the years however all of the major brands have a premium quality base/clear system available. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. If you are looking for a three stage paint as in pearl, candy then clear you might look at some of the Cadillac colors or motorcycle colors that are available in the brand of your choice however I would caution against anything that will be hard to match in the future. You can find plenty of B/C colors that will give you a look that you will like and be easier to match later.

KennyG: What brand are you using now?

 

What I would do is paint the car candy apple red. You mentioned painting the hood and rear taillight panel black. I would put a coat of clear with little bit of red pearl in it on the hood and tailight panel. Then for the stripes put a coat of clear with a lil bit more red pearl in it to bring them out. The candy apple red will look good already and the red pearl will bring everything together real nice IMO

 

I've used a number of products. My 66 emberglo car is done in PPG Omni Base and PPG Concept Clear. Let me know if you are looking for someone to paint it for you. I may be available later this winter.

 

I'm using Wanda base, and HP clear. That's the same base I used on your MPV. It matches OE colors good, hides in 2-3 coats, lays down nicely, and tacks quickly. Preparation is the number one element in painting, technique is also number 1. kennyg

 

Wanda: From Akzo-Nobel the makers of Sikkens

Equipment is also #1. You don't want to use an oil spitting compressor! That makes three important number 1's!

The MPV does match very well for being panel painted with no blending. The orange peel also matches the factory clear incredibly well.

 

Well I'm going to go a color of red with ghost stripes. I'm going to try and find a picture of this Ford GT that has the paint job I want.

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Since I will be doing this paint style I also need new wheels. Anyone recommend some that would look good with this? Thinking chrome or polished.

 

I am more particuler to polished over chrome. IMO I think they look better and will last longer.

 

SCREW the paint,i want the car.

 

He has 2 Ford GTs, I believe 2 68 GT500s, that Z28 camaro, and some other car I believe.


Paint color is Candy Chrome Red. Closest color I can find to it is Candy Blood Red.

 

Looking at gunmetal, polished, or chrome TT2s. Think those would look pretty good.

 

Polished or chrome 5 spokes would look great!

 

How much would you charge? If you could paint it, would you be able to paint a 3 stage?

 

I might be interested in that too in a couple of months

 

If I was to have a base coat of black instead of silver it would darken the paint a good bit right?


This is the color I want, but just a little darker. The kit uses a base coat of Nevada Silver and I was wondering how much darker it would be with a black base coat.

 

It would turn it to almost a dark cherry red I believe. But it would darken it up a bit. If you want to darken it up a lil bit but not that much I wouldnt go with such a dark color.

 

Around a 1995-1996 Mustang had a 3 stage red that looked like that. FYI, the paint will not change the body style to a Ford GT and thankfully not a Honda! kennyg

 

I can probably paint it for half of what any professional shop would charge, and you can ask around for references. Most people in the club are familiar with my work. Email me and I'll come look at it and we can talk.

dorner_mail at yahoo dot com

 

You live on Welton right?
I live on Windmill off of Cheswick. could i bring my 68 by for you to look at and give me a rough estimate?