Ghost Flames

Donny Carlson

Donny Carlson

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I saw a Toyota Matrix today with ghost flames similar to this Chevy SSR

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I didn't have my camera, but, man, they looked great! So, whatcha think
of these on an MM?

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Donny, I was thinking of something like a very dary grey or black cherry, almost black ghost flame. One that really could not be seen until you get right up on it.
 
Donny Carlson said:
at the very subtle ghost flames along the side of this white CTS
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The white on white is way too subtle IMO .... I would say barely noticeable (maybe it shows more in person). Silver on Black like the SSR gives a nice contrast. Personally, I like the monochrome style statement of the Marauder the way it came out of the box. That was part of the eye-catcher for me.
 
I had to stare at this, for far too long to see. Either this picture didn't capture it well, or they're too subtle, for my liking.

Donny Carlson said:
at the very subtle ghost flames along the side of this white CTS

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I like the second pic, very subdued.

A guy at work has a light blue 60's Mustang coupe that has ghost flames that are just a shade darker than the rest of the body. The car has to be spotless and in just the right light to see the flames, but it is beautiful.

What would be a good match with the black? What about aluminum / white pearl on black:

http://www.customflamepainting.com/noncgi_parts/upload/samples.400.5.jpg

http://www.customflamepainting.com/noncgi_parts/upload/samples.302.3.jpg

EDIT: Eh, maybe it would just look dirty...

- JD
 
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Patrick said:
Intresting!! But still prefer the ALL Black look. Sinister!!!!
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My late Ski coach used to paint show cars. He was the 'go to' guy for western Canada if you wanted something special.

I always wanted him to do a flame job on my old 79 Vette. What he wanted to do, in addition to a colour changinf paint scheme, was the ultimate 'ghost' flames. The same colour as the car, but the addition of glass beads. These reflect light.

So, use the standard MM black, throw in some beads, and paint away! The flames will only show up at night, and then only when someone's headlights are pointed at you.

Subtle, no?
 
Dr Caleb said:
My late Ski coach used to paint show cars. He was the 'go to' guy for western Canada if you wanted something special.

I always wanted him to do a flame job on my old 79 Vette. What he wanted to do, in addition to a colour changinf paint scheme, was the ultimate 'ghost' flames. The same colour as the car, but the addition of glass beads. These reflect light.

So, use the standard MM black, throw in some beads, and paint away! The flames will only show up at night, and then only when someone's headlights are pointed at you.

Subtle, no?
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Well now we may have sumtin!!
 
HwyCruiser said:
Check these pics out on color shifting flames:

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I like...

- JD
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If I could get these guys to go to Georgia, I might consider something like this on my car.
 
martyo said:
If I could get these guys to go to Georgia, I might consider something like this on my car.
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www.customflamepainting.com

Located in Pinellas Park, FL. Site says they aren't taking car/trucks/sportsbikes at this time. I'm sure they are good capitalists though.

Let's see, 1200 miles to DR's shop, another 200 to Pinellas Park... I need to win the lottery soon.

- JD
 
HwyCruiser said:
I need to win the lottery soon.
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I just need to find a shop capable of doing work like this in the ATL or NYC area at a reasonable rate and I will be a happy guy.
 
martyo said:
I just need to find a shop capable of doing work like this in the ATL or NYC area at a reasonable rate and I will be a happy guy.
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Now, now Marty...we've been lettin' the best in the world do things first for now...we've got painters of the same caliber here...just had not been on the "To Do" list yet.
 
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