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Steve,
Thanks for the complement on the site and board. I have seen the site and hits pick up within the past couple of months, so I thought it was time to redo the site to even include more content, pics, tips...
Looking forward to all the participation (both posts and replies) on the Flames Board!
To answer your question, I haven't used Centari for quite some time now. I am sure you could do the flame job with the enamal, but I would *highly* recommend using today's BC/CC type paints. A couple of reasons (right off the top of my head) are--
1)The basecoat in most BC/CC systems dry very quick, thus speeding up the flames process.
2)The thickness in paint. Most enamels will give you a thicker edge than a true basecoat.
You will also have to keep in mind that even if you use an enamel, you should clear the flames anyway since you are doing a fade. If you don't, the fade (from one color to the other) will eventually go away since there isn't any clear to protect the bends (fade).
Like I said though, you can use the Centari, it would just be a little easier and beneficial if you used a true BC/CC.
Right now I am using the PPG Global system, which seems to work great for doing custom work.
You color scheme sounds like it should look great! A pint of each color should do the trick. Don't forget to "over-reduce" your paint no matter if you use Centari or a BC/CC system. This will make a much nicer blend.
To answer your question metallics or solids, my personal opinion would be go with all solid colors except the tips and the "ovals". Do these in metallic.
Truck looks like it's coming right along, let us know when you get it painted
Enjoy!
Scott
Thanks for the complement on the site and board. I have seen the site and hits pick up within the past couple of months, so I thought it was time to redo the site to even include more content, pics, tips...
Looking forward to all the participation (both posts and replies) on the Flames Board!
To answer your question, I haven't used Centari for quite some time now. I am sure you could do the flame job with the enamal, but I would *highly* recommend using today's BC/CC type paints. A couple of reasons (right off the top of my head) are--
1)The basecoat in most BC/CC systems dry very quick, thus speeding up the flames process.
2)The thickness in paint. Most enamels will give you a thicker edge than a true basecoat.
You will also have to keep in mind that even if you use an enamel, you should clear the flames anyway since you are doing a fade. If you don't, the fade (from one color to the other) will eventually go away since there isn't any clear to protect the bends (fade).
Like I said though, you can use the Centari, it would just be a little easier and beneficial if you used a true BC/CC.
Right now I am using the PPG Global system, which seems to work great for doing custom work.
You color scheme sounds like it should look great! A pint of each color should do the trick. Don't forget to "over-reduce" your paint no matter if you use Centari or a BC/CC system. This will make a much nicer blend.
To answer your question metallics or solids, my personal opinion would be go with all solid colors except the tips and the "ovals". Do these in metallic.
Truck looks like it's coming right along, let us know when you get it painted
Enjoy!
Scott
