Candy Red

[Guest]

What powder should i use for the base coat for Candy Red? The customer is looking for a Candy Apple Red. Is there anything close to this beside the Candy Red?

Thanks

[wiseguyz]

Re: Candy Red

The Ultimate Chrome or any of the reflective chrome powders that are not single-stage will make a nice base for the Candy or Deep Transparent Red.

[wrp]

Re: Candy Red

The Ultimate Chrome or any of the reflective chrome powders that are not single-stage will make a nice base for the Candy or Deep Transparent Red.

Anything special when doing the chrome and Candy Red?

[wiseguyz]

Re: Candy Red

Don't apply too heavy a coat of chrome or you'll get orange peel. Just a nice even layer. Be sure it is fully cured before shooting the red.

[Streetwerkz]

Re: Candy Red

chrome is nice, but I prefer to do transparent over silvers with a heavy flake like TD sparkle silver

[ATL Powder]

Re: Candy Red

chrome is nice, but I prefer to do transparent over silvers with a heavy flake like TD sparkle silver

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[wrp]

Re: Candy Red

chrome is nice, but I prefer to do transparent over silvers with a heavy flake like TD sparkle silver

how would that effect if i shoot it with candy red? Customer is looking for a candy apple red (not sure what the differance is). is there a color differance in the candy red vs the transparent? I will be shoot over chrome moly tubing that has been sandblasted. His idea is to shoot it with a white color as the base but, i am not to sure on this method or results.

Never done this process but i am looking forward to do this project.

Thanks

[Streetwerkz]

Re: Candy Red

candy/transparent= same thing
over non reflective colors usually does not have great results.
to get the glow, and depth you need a reflective base coat

[JW450R1]

Re: Candy Red

you should find out if the cust. wants metalli poping out or just silver as a base coat

[Guest]

Re: Candy Red

Transparent Red is a polyurethane and is a deep red...multipule coats will also deepen the finish. Candy Red is a polyester with pearl, I think more of Candy Apple Red between the two.

[wrp]

Re: Candy Red

Thanks guys. From the conversation i had we are leaning toward the chrome then candy red. Now i hope to get it work right.

Hope to see you guys in early april with more questions

Mike