09-10-2010, 02:11 PM | #11 |
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Re: Candy paint questions
So if you want to do true ghost flames then I would do them as Rifter said. A true ghost flame you can only see when the sun hits it that is why they are called ghost, that is done by clearing, letting it dry then scuff mask out you're flames then when you mix you're clear again you put some pearl in the clear for the flames. Some people missundrstand the meaning of ghost flames.
If you would just like some subtely different colored flames then scuff the body really good, lay down some adhesion promoter, seal it then spray you're base coat. You can then lay out you're flames and spray a different color of base. Remove the tape carefully " and this part is where you will find out if you scuffed it really well or not". Then apply you're clear. |
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09-10-2010, 02:36 PM | #12 | |
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09-10-2010, 02:44 PM | #13 |
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Re: Candy paint questions
Are you asking about a sealer on top of the base or under it?
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09-10-2010, 02:49 PM | #14 |
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09-10-2010, 03:05 PM | #15 |
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That is what they call an intercoat clear but you can do the same thing with the clear that you will be using for the final coats instead of buying the intercoat clear "and yes I would do this". Remember the good scuffing and adhesion promoter because that is always key whenever you are applying tape to fresh paint.
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09-10-2010, 03:16 PM | #16 | |
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09-10-2010, 03:43 PM | #17 |
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Don't worry about being a pain, that is what this great site is all about getting you're questions answered.
The only reason I said seal it because I thought that was something you wanted to do under the base coat, but apparantly you were talking about sealing the base with clear then applying flames. In my opinion sealing the cart before the base is not needed unless there is already a couple coats of paint on it. |
09-10-2010, 03:44 PM | #18 |
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Re: Candy paint questions
Here is a picture of a test board I did. This is painted on wood with spray paint and the flames are just thinned white paint not pearl like I want and they are much darker than I want. This was mainly to see if I could tape the flames and make them look good. What do you think? This was my first attempt. I will be looking at more pictures and practicing more.
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09-17-2010, 07:59 PM | #19 |
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Re: Candy paint questions
My plans have changed a bit and I may be painting sooner than I thought. On a youtube video I seen the guy paints ghost flames by paintng his base coat then thins a pearl paint real thin and then paint the flames. Is this a good way to do it or is it better to change the base color a little and then spray the flames?
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09-18-2010, 07:10 AM | #20 |
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Re: Candy paint questions
did you see some flames that you are trying to duplicate or do you just want the ghost flames ,ghost flames are what they are and are not seen until the light and angle are correct,and only then will you see a hint of the flames,the right colors are important to get the correct result.
when it comes to custom,you should have the picture in your head first,try different methods and colors on test panels until you get the right look,this will help with technique too. |
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