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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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i finally found the paint for my car well i think lol

i am going to go with HOK APPLE RED KANDY B/C SHIMRIN KANDY BASECOAT. heard its a candy apple red base clear not try coat

with a silver metalic sealer HOK

i tried light grey on a test panel and it was a little dark for my taste

silver was a little light.i think i can put one extra coat of red on since its transparent to darken it up. but trying to keep it simple incase i have to touch up the car later. and if i use white then i think it will be lighter than silver.


i want to use ppg 2042 clear on top and was wondering what you think of that..i know they say not to mix house of kolors with other brands but was told bye body shops its OK they just want to boost there sales on everything



also my car is a lt1 style car and was wondering what black would look good for stripes roof and engine bay
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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You will be fine. I would just use PPG catalyst etc. as well. I am PPG biased anyway. I like their products. Nothing against HOK because they have great products as well!
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Yeah, you'll have no problems. Clear coat is basically universal. Unless your using water base basecoat.
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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