Guest gzaerojon Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 well the weather's getting crap and my cars comming off the road for a respray. im going for a custom colour but still in red (no red comments please ) its just got to be candy apple red!! the only only thing is i need a paint code or official colour/vehicle name for my paint guy to make the paint up, i've searched around for a bit but cant really find much, so i just thought you guys could help out. Anything close to this would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 do it do it do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 good man:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Matt Harwood used to have a Candy Apple Red Supe i think, not sure if he'll know though (might of bought it like that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 It's a "house of Kolor" colour mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 House of Kolor mate. Thats the best to go with. Not sure if this link takes you to the right company but they are definately called house of kolor. Its going to look the nutz. http://www.houseofkolor.com/hok/index.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Nice one, thats one sexy car in the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Try this. You can see what the colours look like before painting the car. http://www.hokdigitalpaintbooth.com/site/index.html edit: I think looking at it again you might have to buy the software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 i've emailed House of Kolor so just waiting for a reply, anymore sugestions please feel free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 What colour is Suprachargedtt's car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 u having the engine out for it???? lovely colour btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 tell u what guys this is one supra to watch out for me and jon are also completly blinging out the engine bay and there are rumors he might put on some M5s:OK: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 2 guys on the 300zx.co.uk club have that colour russ & cj Will pm them both to ask if they know the colour code etc Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I had the same story when i tried to find someone to spray mine candy with the car colour code. Candy isn't your normal spray one colour paint, so try your hardest to find someone who knows exactly what candy paints are and has sprayed them before. You can't patch a candy for scratches etc. A mark means a full respray just like flip although i 'heard' you can get away with just a side sometimes. Expect a decent hike in your insurance in other words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Matt Harwood used to have a Candy Apple Red Supe i think, not sure if he'll know though (might of bought it like that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 That colour looks very tasty indeed. Good choice. I know a chap from IMOC who got his MR2 tubby done in that colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I can't wait to see it done. You definately need to have someone do it that has painted candy before as its not easy. You first have to paint the car silver then the red over the top but when you paint it you have to "walk the car" so you get an even coverage. Candy is actually see through which is what gives it its uniqueness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 2 guys on the 300zx.co.uk club have that colour russ & cj Will pm them both to ask if they know the colour code etc Mike nice one, that would help.. cheers mike:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 tell u what guys this is one supra to watch out for me and jon are also completly blinging out the engine bay and there are rumors he might put on some M5s:OK: cheers wayne, i just hope it all goes ok, spot on job with the bling so far by the way. m5's!! i just think it would be rude not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprachargedtt Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 What colour is Suprachargedtt's car? Candy Red!! I had mine sprayed over a year ago and still loving the colour! It looks fantastic even when dirty! I would bear in mind about some of the things people have said as regards getting the right company todo it. Its not a "normal" Paint as the car is sprayed silver then gold then the Candy red is actually the laquer, the more coats of the laquer the darker it gets. The only downfall is that it cant be matched/blown over like a normal paint. I had my car keyed on the rear quater only about 10inches but there is nothing the bodyshop can do apart from respray the whole lot!!! Its a bloody expensive scratch but it cant stay there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Candy Red!! I had mine sprayed over a year ago and still loving the colour! It looks fantastic even when dirty! I would bear in mind about some of the things people have said as regards getting the right company todo it. Its not a "normal" Paint as the car is sprayed silver then gold then the Candy red is actually the laquer, the more coats of the laquer the darker it gets. The only downfall is that it cant be matched/blown over like a normal paint. I had my car keyed on the rear quater only about 10inches but there is nothing the bodyshop can do apart from respray the whole lot!!! Its a bloody expensive scratch but it cant stay there... i might have to look around for someone to do it then, i dont wanna take any risks as its gotta be perfect. so is that all the method is then? silver/gold and colour laquer? any other details on what paints/codes? what red is best to use to mix into the laquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 i might have to look around for someone to do it then, i dont wanna take any risks as its gotta be perfect. so is that all the method is then? silver/gold and colour laquer? any other details on what paints/codes? what red is best to use to mix into the laquer? I don't think they just mix any old paint into the laquer. I think candy paint is a little bit more involved than just stiring in some colour. Same sort of principle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprachargedtt Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Its not a case of mixing "a red" into the laquer, you have to use the "Candy red" as it is a laquer (as far as i understand it). Also dont use any other Candys apart from House of Kolor as other types are known to "fade/Bleach" after a few months. Im lucky as my local bodyshop specialises in candy/flip paints call Dave 02380 667992 and he will tell you all you need to know. They have painted several Candy cars now (a couple of 300zx, 200zx and a FTO in blue + others i dont know of) Also they have resprayed a few supras inc The Pink Ladys Pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Definately stick with House of Kolor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLC Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 The candy topcoat is only one shade of red... apple red. There is however a good 30 different bases, the most common being silver/gold as it's the easiest basecoat to get the light reflection needed to show candy's effect but the shade change is much less as a result. Given the UK's chances of brilliant sunshine you can see why silver/gold is the most popular Now a mirra-chrome basecoat would be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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