Looking for new paint ideas!!!

Jay - I think first you have to decide if you want POP or SUBTLE

Ghost flames are SUBTLE ~ Lime Green is POP Not many colors would work with lime green for a ghost flame and be subtle!

IMHO black is the perfect color for ghost flames done with pearl

I did a custom color for a guy with a 67 Chevelle SS once - it was a dark Cherry red metallic, nearly black but not so much you would confuse it for black - that would be cool color on a Hudson.

Darker colors will make the car seem less bulky - lighter colors will bring out the Hudson Girth a little more.

But darker colors are harder to keep looking clean so, maintenance is something to think about also.

I know what color mine is going to be - I feel sorry for you still trying to decide!

Black is not always the best color for ghost flames (IMHO) - my daily driver ('00 Trans Am) is white, and I had pearl flames laid out on it. The main flame color is green, but the blue and purple that was added give the flames an iridescent quality that really pop out under direct sun or flourescent lights. I can locate some pics if you like, but the flames are real subtle - almost can't see 'em at 10 feet away.



For my Hudson ('36 Terry truck), I was originally thinking about painting it in GM's Electron Blue that was on the C06 Corvette's. Somewhere I also have pics of a different T/A painted this color with flames outlined in an ice-blue fade - *beautiful* combination. Here's a different example of the Electron Blue, but without the flames: http://www.iroczone.com/Carlisle2005/P6250002.JPG



But now I'm thinking about "updating" the original color of my '36 . . . The paint still left on the firewall reminded me of a royal blue type of color (haven't seen the paint chips for '36, so I don't know what it was called), so I was thinking about doing that in a BC/CC combo with a Topaz or sky blue pearl to give it a bit of sparkle.



If you're more into reds, though - then may I suggest the metallic red that Stacey David designed for his '34 International pickup: The Hairy Hauler



(Where's the Doh! smiley when you need one? ) Well, I just noticed your other post, and here I am sugesting colors that are already out of the question, lol. In that case, may I present Stacey's Copperhead: Copperhead. Out of all my suggestions, this would match your dash the best (metallic copper). I'll leave my previous suggestions since they might give other people some different ideas.

better than green anyway

I am online this morning with the TV going in the background and heard it's going to be around 110 down there today - I'd never want to live in that heat but I'll certainly come visit sometime!

Here's another idea - GM code 11 bright white with silver pearl edged flames with blue pearl tips.

It's a good subtle look if done correctly - the pearls actually look good over a white base and white will not absorb the heat and is easier to keep looking clean.

Also other than the pearl flame ends the white is a good color for touch-ups as opposed to the lighter colored metallics being floated around - yet another consideration for a daily driver - ease of matching paint!

White also foots the bill for keeping the car cooler than a darker color.

Jay,
Here's one you may not have thought of!
Chaz

Mike (WA) wrote:

Nothing subtle about that front end, is there? Must be the "Pamela Anderson" option.

I know I'm in the minority but I say if you want a custom grille - build your own! Don't bolt parts on from other cars and call it "Custom" :mad:

If you want a Buick grille - buy a Buick!

If you want a Desoto grille - buy a Desoto!

Or just buy a big ol' cow-catcher from a steam train and bolt it on - you'd get the same effect :eek:

And so on and so on...may the flogging begin