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Old 01-21-2019, 03:06 PM
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Default Finally getting some paint

OK. I like the color on the 3M Wicked 1080 automotive wrap but I want to paint instead of wrap the car. I have not seen any factory colors and the body shop guy used a guy from his paint supplier for all his custom colors because he could look at something and know how to mix it. That guy has just passed away. Let me lay out what I am looking for and you guys point me the right way.

As mentioned, I like the 3M Wicked as it is a very dark blueish purple/black depending on the light. It isn't a significant color changer like some, but it can get somewhat like the Mclaren Amethyst Black or the Viper Stryker Purple (but darker) in the sunlight. Any clues as to how to match that color? I also want ghost stripes where the normal ones would go. The reason I started looking at the wrap is I was told by several "experts" that candy colors do not hold up well over the years. I actually had some samples and applied them to the car and that is how I found I really like the Wicked color. I don't want much red to the color, I guess more of a purplish blue or blueish purple.

So, color code ideas? Candy, pearl? Does candy last if we go that route? Different pearl for ghost stripes, correct?

Thanks.

(The color I am looking for.)

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