Quote Originally Posted by 35fordcoupe View Post
All of those cars look so amazing! . The PPG car is a little lighter than I like, but all of them look really really nice. Further proof that I think I want to try the HOK candy basecoat system w/ black/candy. HRP- how does that differ from what you did aside from the flake? What was it that was hard to find, the ceramic flake?
I think if you just put candy over black, it will be a muddy redish brown. You will need some kind of pearl, metallic or flake in between them. The trick is to find one that goes dark when it isn't reflecting direct light. That is what makes the red highlights seem so strong. If you try different combinations, then you can compare them to see what gives the effect you like.

Yes... the ceramic flake. HOK had both plants shut down, and they haven't been able to find anyone to make it for them.