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experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26985

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these are pics of an old beat up fridge in my garage,i painted part of it with colorshift paint,it turns differnt colors depending on the angle of the light,pretty cool but expensive,lol,i didnt do any body work on the fridge i just sanded and painted,just to see what it looks like,it goes from blue to a purple color,there are a total of 3 pics coming up,john

you can see by the pics,that looking straight on,it just looks like metal flake blue,but then changes as you change the angle of your view,i have used this on some car parts once,but now you can buy it in a spray can,rustoleum color shift.it works best on a black background base.

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26987

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NICE! That is some neat paint. Leave it to you to have the hottest fridge on the block

I've seen it in the store, and wondered how well it worked.

I saw a car that was done with paint like that, it was a mustang that faded from red to yellow... VERY cool. It was pricey paint, though- If I recall, it cost more than the car did!

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26988

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26989

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	ok,heres the big question,lol,whos going to let me paint a boat part like this,im just itching to see howit comes out,lol,free of course,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26991

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I'm thinking of using Dupli-Color's Effex that gives this same effect on my 115 Merc stack.It comes in a clear or black and is sprayed over your base coat color.We called it flip-flop paint in the custom car builders. It would look trick on the right go-fast boat. What product line did you use John?

Hmmmmmm, the Stiletto with ghost fire using this product for the flames.

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26992

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	he he,i just got this today from ebay ,it looks like a wheel to do,lol,but ill still try it out someones boat part too,i already said i would,john Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26993

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oceans yeah i painted some with flip flop,but this is in a rattle can,rustolium color shift,as for the metal cast paint i use it was dupli color,i like it,but some of dupli color paints arent so good,but i do recomend the metal cast,i havent tried the dupli color effex yet,but im sure im ging to now,lol.john

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26995

joenawlins Offline Contributing Member Posts: 554 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	Hey John, I'm wanting to paint my invader with a cream sikel orange but in looking at awl grip and imron paint chips the closest thing is international orange. Any ideas?? Thx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26996

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andrew and bob yeah it is cool that now you dont have to use a paint gun,im going to try it on this wheel,i think,its just a cheap plastic wheel,i thought it was a better wheel then this,but it was only 20 bucks,this is another wheel i got cheap on ebay,a faux burled walnut,its brand new and i got it for about 15 bucks including shipping,i was going to send it to starcraft if his was too bad to fix,but it worked out and his came out ok,so i might use this on one of my boats,i was thinking with the wood that neil is sending i can get it to match this wood styled wheel,so andrew it looks like i might need 2 center caps,lol.i will pay you of course,john

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26997

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you can buy flip flop pearl in the powder form in various colors to be mixed in what ever high quality brand clear coat you choose to use, & is to be sprayed over the color coat. this way you dont have to use inferior rattle can paints

check with your local automotive paint supplier its also available on ebay in various colors, fun stuff, I started using this on Harleys in the 70's, I still use it, but the trends have changed so its used mostly for Ghosting flames

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26998

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joe,if its going back on the trailer when your done boating,and not leaving it in the water all summer long,then i use ppg automotive base coat clear coat,you have a whole lot more choices,so far its worked out good,on older boats i have done,it also lets me get more creative with the way i want to paint.
i used it all the time when i used to airbrush scenes on cars ,trucks and bikes.it gives you a longer time between coats,then the omni brand does.
ill tell you one thing though i will never again airbrush the grim reaper on anything especially a motorcycle,i did that for a guy,and the next summer he was killed riding bike,i know its just a coincidense but i still felt bad,he was a good guy.

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #26999

john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	mad props,i definatly agree i used pearl all the time its beautiful,i was just throwing this out for small parts,not doing a whole boat,of course you want the right stuff and equipment for painting a whole boat,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	john-gibson wrote: ok,heres the big question,lol,whos going to let me paint a boat part like this,im just itching to see howit comes out,lol,free of course,john Me! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	ok frank,send whatever you want and ill paint it,no problem,i owe ya big anyhow,lol.john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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haynesfiberglass Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 129 Karma: 7 Thank you received: 0	John: I painted a '97 Camaro for my daughter back in '97 and used the Chromolusion paint. It was Dupont. It works best if you use a black underbase. It worked out really good. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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cc1000 Offline Moderator Posts: 633 Karma: 34 Thank you received: 0	I painted this with "metal effect" Imron knock off. Only problem is you only get one shot at it...no sanding this one smooth... The other thing is you only really get the effect in the sun or if it's wet... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #27011

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	john-gibson wrote: ok frank,send whatever you want and ill paint it,no problem,i owe ya big anyhow,lol.john How about a small trailer... Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #27013

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haynes yes its the same with this paint ,black base is best with this paint,thats why i tryed it on the black fridge.i tryed it on white just out of curiosity and not so good,lol.

dave and jerry those are great,and i saw daves in person.

lol,todd,np,lol

yep frank i did say anything buddy,seriously,ill paint whatever you want,i owe you for going for my boat,same goes for todd and tim,john

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Re:experimenting with color shift paint 13 years 6 months ago #27026

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Well, probably not the trailer, but I'll think of sumpin! You're doing good John! Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john-gibson Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	no problem frank,and thanks,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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john, GM has used alot of that kind of color switching paint. looks good , our body men at the dealership were i work says it is a very hard job to match up when repairing a body panel. oh yes i can not seem to get the boat / pic,s to turn out good enought to send you. if i,am not happy with it you will not be. i will keep trying , tho.e-mail me your address so i can send you it if it ever turns out. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. thanks frog

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frog,my email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and my address is
john gibson
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indiana,pa 15701,john,but go ahead and send what you have,you and the other fellows that need something done,
i would appreciate it if you guys would send some stuff to do,im getting cabin fever,lol,of course the price is the same fre to members of fg,especially you guys,john [img/]

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vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	john, i remember i couldn't just remove my steering wheel. i had to disaassemble the back that goes thru the dash also. i couldn't re-assemble it, so i guess its going to stay on there till it breaks off. don't remember who fixed it.. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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