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This slammer (my one and only slammer) was meant only to be an experiment with Krylon's Mystique color-changing rattle can paint.

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I quickly whipped out this Black Force kit by filling the hood holes, converting the roof from sedan to hardtop, and sectioning the body by removing the lower skirts and rockers. I used parts box wheels and tires because the BF's neat steelies went to another project.

At any rate, once I had cleaned up the Black Force, I shot some DupliColor metallic charcoal on it. Then I masked off the flames and laid out the Mystique blue/purple paint. After removing the mask, I cleared it with Krylon.

Because it was merely a paint experiment, I didn't bother with constructing an interior or a chassis.

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This was the result, without polishing.

Even though it is labeled "Blue/Purple" this has green tones in it as well. It's pretty dramatic in sunlight as you change viewing angles.

I've always intended to go back and paint the lower center of the grille. I don't think that mass of chrome looks as good as the car would with that center section toned down by either the charcoal or the Mystique.

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Hope you enjoy!

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Interesting take on that. I believe that's the first time I have ever seen anyone use the color changing paint for a flame job. I do like the way it came out.

It looks good and smooth showing no transition between colors. Did you have to sand at all, or did the paint go on thin enough?

Bottom line is it turned out great, the style of the flames and the colors used suit that car well.

G

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Thanks, Rob! I got at an auto parts store. Comes in a two-part kit: one can of black base coat, one can of color-flipping paint. There were three or four combinations like the blue/purple combo I used.

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Wow, G! What can I say? Thanks for that review! Way too kind.

See? I can build something without red lights or sirens!

I tried to keep the paint thin around the edges of the mask. It's subtle, but it helped. Then I laid on several coats of clear before polish-sanding the clear to knock down what ridges there were.

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I too got a BF for the 20" steelies.

Put them to work on a '53 Ford pickemup truck.

Filled them big fenders nicely.

Wish they were available by the aftermarket.

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