ghost stripes?

[Bartster]

We all know about ghost flames. l have a "phantom" SS 396 project that l REALLY want to paint black to show off some P.E trim bits & badges. Problem is l can only come up with black stripes. Since it's a phantom anyway, l'm thinking it might add to the allure of it. So, has anyone seen or used "ghost stripes" successfully? Thanks, Bart.

[Guest]

I've done ghost scallops,but no stripes yet. If you're painting it black,I would suggest painting your stripes with either a pearl or metallic black or spray just a pearl clearcoat over the black where you want your stripes.

[Scale-Master]

Or use a different color stripe, then overcoat with a tinted clear (possibly peal) the same color as the base color:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50289&hl=turbine

[Bartster]

l went with decals to avoid the masking on the pinstripes that accompany the wide SS stripes. But l do like your thinking on this. Let me wrap my brain around that for a while! Thanks.

[Bartster]

l went with decals to avoid the masking on the pinstripes that accompany the wide SS stripes. But l do like both of your thoughts on this. Let me wrap my brain around that for a while! Thanks.

[Jantrix]

Or how about doing the stripes with just a little bit of matte clear? I've seen a few 1:1 rides done this way and they really do pop is good light.

[Cato]

...then ther's carbon fiber stripes...

[Bartster]

...then ther's carbon fiber stripes...

....That would look cool, but l'm building a phantom factory stock that Chevrolet might (should) have done in 1969. Maybe another build down the road.

[Bartster]

Or how about doing the stripes with just a little bit of matte clear? I've seen a few 1:1 rides done this way and they really do pop is good light.

...If l lay down the black good enough, the stripe decals may appear a bit duller anyway. So there's a chance l could pull this off with out trying!

[crazyjim]

Go for it, Bart.

[Bartster]

l think that's what l'm gonna do, Jim. The paint & decals ought to be different shades. What are the odds they'd be the exact same shade & sheen of black?

Edited June 22, 2012 by Bartster

[Cato]

You can alter the stripe a bit with a drop or two of Dullcote...

[Shardik]

Spray the decal with a matte or semi-gloss clear before applying, then trim carefully.

Edited June 23, 2012 by Shardik