What rattle can paint...

[Mike77]

...best represents Candy Red (aka Candy Apple Red)?

[JollySipper]

I've seen some paint jobs done in DupliColor 'Metal Cast' paint that looked really good for a candy paint. The warning I've heard the most was be careful of what clear you put over it.......

[Shark]

Seen people use Taimya clear red over gold. If you want to polish it, use their clear for the top coat. Going to do this soon on a project in the works.

[ctruss53]

I use Tamiya spray paints and Mr Hobby spray can clear.  These two products are so good that I will use them instead of my airbrush if I don't need a custom color.

For candy apple red I would use Tamiya metallic gold spray, and then spray transparent red over that. I think Tamiya might also sell a metallic red. You could mist that on over a gold basecoat as well. I would test it out on some spoons.

And then the Mr Hobby clear.  Get the Super Clear Gloss UV Cut. It is amazing.

Edited February 20, 2023 by ctruss53

[Mike77]

Thanks guys! It sounds like Tamiya is the way to go.

[Dave G.]

I use Tamiya clear red over gold as well but with airbrush is all.