# advice paint people **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 29, 2008, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-paint-people/198293 "2008-06-29T12:05:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![imported\_SINISTER](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_sinister/32/5970_2.png) [@imported\_SINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_SINISTER)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2008, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-paint-people/198293/2 "2008-06-29T13:59:55Z")
> [@Nyspeed Hoodie?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-hoodie/36811/189): > > i finally found the paint for my car well i think lol > > i am going to go with HOK APPLE RED KANDY B/C SHIMRIN KANDY BASECOAT. heard its a candy apple red base clear not try coat > > with a silver metalic sealer HOK > > i tried light grey on a test panel and it was a little dark for my taste > > silver was a little light.i think i can put one extra coat of red on since its transparent to darken it up. :dunno: but trying to keep it simple incase i have to touch up the car later. and if i use white then i think it will be lighter than silver. > > i want to use ppg 2042 clear on top and was wondering what you think of that…i know they say not to mix house of kolors with other brands but was told bye body shops its OK they just want to boost there sales on everything > > also my car is a lt1 style car and was wondering what black would look good for stripes roof and engine bay > > I know that whatever paint and clear thats on the orange car is fanominal. JJ’s automotive and there painter did a awesome job when they did that car. everyone always comments on how good the paint job is :bigthumb: rear end first then paint later! --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-paint-people/198293)._