Any ideas how acheive this color?

[lahatte]

Any ideas how achieve this color?

The car in this image is actually yellow (Plymouth's Curious Yellow), which I tinted to this green hue in Photoshop. I really like the way this looks, and I wonder how to obtain this look with real paint. The color looks interesting because it isn't just one hue. Plymouth's Lime Light color I find to be somewhat drab, but this look seems nice.

I don't want a metalic look, so I am uncertain about using a pearl, but I don't know if a straight tint in the clear would do it without being boring and/or dull. Someone had suggested a yellow base coat with a satin lime pearl in the clear.

Regardless, I need to figure this out. So I'm open to ideas. I would like it to look pretty much exactly like the image.

Thanks very much for the assistance.
Clay

 

[zedxten]

take a sample of the colour into a local automotive paint supplier, they will point you in the right direction

 

[Osh]

Mopar Sublime would be a starting point.

 

[lahatte]

The color in the image looks bright and interesting. Sublime (Plymouth Lime Light) I find to be pretty drab in comparison. Just look for some images of that color on Google. Kinda dull, right?

Thanks.
Clay

 

[Osh]

The color in the image looks bright and interesting. Sublime (Plymouth Lime Light) I find to be pretty drab in comparison. Just look for some images of that color on Google. Kinda dull, right?

Thanks.
Clay

Like I said, a starting point. I mixed up a bit of Sublime, added more white and green pearl plus some green xyrillic pearl. Looks kickass on my mini fride and toolbox.

 

[lahatte]

Interesting. Can you post some pictures?

Thanks.
Clay

 

[Osh]

I'll drag the mini fridge outside tomorrow if it's sunny and get some pics.

 

[lahatte]

Thanks. That would be great to see.

 

[jmunch82]

ya post some more pics. looks interesting

 

[TAZ]

I did a guitar about 6 months ago in a nice bright lime green. You do not have to use this lime green. You can use the Sublime green or mix your own lime green. Then add the crystals over it.

If you want a brighter lime green, you could go neon, but these do not last long
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[lahatte]

With what paint color did you paint the guitar? Was it a standard color or a special mix?

Thanks.

 

[TAZ]

I believe it was called "Key Lime".
It has crystals on it, so the price is pretty hefty. I know the guy bought his own materials for it and mentioned he paid about $400 just for the materials for the quitar.

 

[lahatte]

Interesting. I certainly wouldn't want the crystals. Do you know the paint manufacturer? Was it an automotive paint?

 

[TAZ]

That was a PPG paint

 

[lahatte]

Ok. Thanks.

 

[gggavo]

Id say a green solid colour basecoat with a gold pearl dusted over the top

 

[TAZ]

Id say a green solid colour basecoat with a gold pearl dusted over the top

That's a possibility to! Good suggestion