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ChasnotRobert
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It's a combination of standard metallics, candy products and 'candy basecoat' products.
Blacks and silvers are used first, then the candy and candy basecoats are layered over the top.
The candy and candy basecoats have some translucency so they present their own hue and act as a coloured lens to view the colour beneath. These product choices make blending and layering add up to a wider range of colours than the number of products used... I hope that makes sense!
Its a great way of offering a dynamic design with a minimal amount of masking.
It relies heavily on the skill of the application and because of the freehand nature of the painting, each one is a little different.
Its quite impactful as far as paint goes and doesn't need any technical insight for a casual observer to appreciate it.
It has limitations but many paint finishes do for what it's worth.
I wouldn't wish to be disparaging with this comment but I wouldn't say it was unique in any real way. Fades are well established in refinishing, candy and candy basecoats are off-the-peg, and pairing black and silver with these types of product is how it's been done since the dawn of time. Then obviously it makes the cromovelato reference that many of us recognise.
Its a good effect and they use it well.
You can ask any refinisher to do tat sort of finish for you if you're keen.