Ghost Flames

[JamesW]

I have a project coming up and I would like to try doing ghost flames. Thought I would ask the paint Gurus here what the best technique is.

[BKcustoms]

The method I use is for candy paint only. First spray the base color (I use silver or gold for candies) and shoot a few coats of the candy ( red, blue,green......) and after the color is dry, mask the flames and spray a pearl coat over the flames. After that unmask the flames and spray a few light coats of candy over the whole car until you get the desired effect. You should end up with flames that only show up in certain light. Hope this helps.....Billy

[JamesW]

Thanks for the input Billy, (and Steve through email). I forgot to mention I use strictly rattle can (Duplicolor and Testors laquer).

[Dr. Cranky]

I'd love to see some pictures of what good examples look like.

[JamesW]

THAT'S what I'm looking for Roger, thanks. The base color for this truck is going to be (or plan to be) Testors Graphite Dust Laquer. Time to bust out the spoons and test some ghost colors.