When using metal flake should i stick with a metal flake that is the same color as the paint? painting w/ red and was thinking either a black or silver flake but wasn't sure.

 

It depends on the look you are going for. I painted my vw dunebuggy using HOK red flake. I went over a red base and loaded on the flake. You can't see anything but flake in it. I did a nova the same way, red base then red flake, except I went lighter on the flake. It wasn't noticable until the light hit it right. Then the flake came alive. If you use a contrasting color flake, it might look spotty until the light hits the flake just right to make it pop.

 

Tony,

Which did you think looked better, more or less flake? On a truck with a lot of curves which will "pop" more?

Ron

 

Personally I like more flake. The curves will definately make it pop.

 

Do a different color flake than the paint. Depending on the size of flake of course, but I like more flake. If the flake is large, too much is a bad thing, won't look as good. Pretty much goes for all sizes, but especially with the really big flakes.