<VV> Red Color options

bob mccrum bmccrum@comcast.net
Sun, 19 Dec 2004 00:34:42 -0600


no, it seems to work with any red, not just candies. don't know the physics,
just it looks nice. bob mc
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RKAT" <edbaloo@verizon.net>
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Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 1:41 PM
Subject: <VV> Red Color options


> Would you be talking about a 'candy red'? Candy colors, such as Candy
> apple red, are usually sprayed with a silver base, a semi transparent
> red than the clear. It gives a very cool look. I've done it before, like
> mentioned, very easy as all you are doing is applying a couple extra
> coats.
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> Ron Tinkham
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> one more comment on your choice of reds, kind of--when you pick a red,
> may I
> suggest doing a base coat of silver or bright white (I prefer the
> silver)
> before laying down the red.  The silver makes the red really "pop" and
> seem
> much richer.  try some on a junk panel and see.  very little extra
> effort
> and a discernable difference in the result, IMHO. bob mc
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