I don't think anyone has done enough experimenting with metallics. I've tried using "aluminum" color which is metallic, but after sanding it looks horrible, probably due to uneven moving of the metallic flakes.

Some people have asked what would happen with a light coat of metallic paint, covered by a coat or two of regular paint, so that the metallic paint itself isn't sanded. That might work, don't know if anyone's tried it yet.

The color you see on the dart is "safety red" professional rustoleum.

"regal" red in regular rustoleum is closer to candy apple red. here's some put on thick with penetrol:


Last edited by Exit1965; 06/20/06 09:01 AM.