I am thinkin of painting my muddin truck with it. Does anyone know how it will hold up and if it is quality paint?

Also is candy apple red a metallic color or do i have to put flake in it myself? How much more difficult is it to spray the metallic?

 

The ford candy apple red used for years is a non metallic bright red, it is also not a candy paint. I haven't ever used kirker, but wouldn't expect it to be a high quality paint, and would think it would be like other lower priced line where coverage isn't the best, specially when dealing with a color like red. Some people seem to use it though and like it allright. But if its a urethane, would be better by that fact alone then using something like lacquer or rustoleum, and be more durable then those. I would probably prime the whole thing or seal it before you spray your color. White would probably be a good choice underneath and lead to a brighter final color. Metallics are tougher then a solid, especially for someone new without much gun time, because if you vary the way sprayed or conditions sprayed in, it could effect the color and have a mismatch. And you need to be consistant, have good gun setup so the metallic stays even without tiger stripes or mottling. Metallic sprayed heaver will be darker then one sprayed lighter as well can be effected by reducer and the temps and humidity sprayed in. Also a single stage metallic would be tougher, because you have to keep both the metallic even and maintain a good gloss. Also a single stage metallic would not be able to be buffed, would need a clear applied on top to do that. Also metallics can be tricker in a lower quality line that is not as user friendly and may not have good metallic control and coverage. Metallic besides being added to the color, could also be added to the clear and then followed by straight clear and would probably have a bit more effect then if added to the color. Whatever you do, if you add metallic, you should keep track of what you did-how much added in the event of future repaint of something.