Paint question

[Custom Hearse]

I found some paint that I like at Auto Zone. It's a silver pearl color called radiant silver metallic, made by Dupli-Color. My question is what color would be a good base coat, White, or silver (since the paint is translucent?

Thanks for any help.

[old low&slo]

I think and I could be wrong that with pearls you use a white base.

but you could try the spoon test and experiment maybe try other colors like black too

hope this is some help . never seen a silver pearl sounds cool.

Edited June 17, 2009 by old low&slo

[Harry P.]

The actual color you get with pearls (and all translucent paints) depends on the base color. ANY base color will work, and give you a different final color. For example, shooting silver pearl over white will give you a much different color than shooting it over black. Neither is "right" or "wrong"... it's a matter of what you want the final result to be.

And the best way to see what the final result will be is to do the "spoon test". Get a box of white plastic spoons at the grocery store, spray various base colors on the spoons, cover each of them with the pearl silver and see which you like the best.

[Custom Hearse]

Thanks everyone. Your answers helped out a lot.

[MikeMc]

Marshall,start a spoon test collection and you won't be sorry,I know I'm not.

But remember to mark the spoons with color info.......

[B_rad88]

i would use as a base: bright silver or chrome silver! but that is just me!