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rictus01 · 24-05-06, 02:29 PM

I'm planning to respray the bodywork again this summer, haven't finilised the colour yet but have started the prep work.

I've got the decals already, gone a bit wild here, As i've got them cut from real gold leaf, I fairly sure it won't react with the laquer top coat, but as it was quite expensive I'd like a second opinion.

also, thinking of doing some graphics in Dutch metal (foil) was wondering the same of that?

anyone?

Cheers Mark.

Speedy · 24-05-06, 08:18 PM

Gold wont react. It doesnt oxidise,change colour nothing. Thats why its used in so many applications these days.(wiring etc)

Must say,very 70's 'Hot-Rodder' of you to use that! My Dad had some to put on his Ford Model T 'Rod,as pin-striping.

What design have you done?

This has been said a Gazillion times before,but when it comes to customising,its all down to personal preference!

So,as long as you like what you do/done then thats all that matters.

As for Paint colours,get in touch with a paint supplier who supplies 'House Of Kolor' paint and get yourself a paint catalog/chart.

They do some amazing colours. Dear but quality paint.

Good Luck!

Post some pics when its done!?

Speedy

24-05-06, 02:29 PM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	splashed out a bit. I'm planning to respray the bodywork again this summer, haven't finilised the colour yet but have started the prep work. I've got the decals already, gone a bit wild here, As i've got them cut from real gold leaf, I fairly sure it won't react with the laquer top coat, but as it was quite expensive I'd like a second opinion. also, thinking of doing some graphics in Dutch metal (foil) was wondering the same of that? anyone? Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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24-05-06, 08:18 PM	#2
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Gold wont react. It doesnt oxidise,change colour nothing. Thats why its used in so many applications these days.(wiring etc) Must say,very 70's 'Hot-Rodder' of you to use that! My Dad had some to put on his Ford Model T 'Rod,as pin-striping. What design have you done? This has been said a Gazillion times before,but when it comes to customising,its all down to personal preference! So,as long as you like what you do/done then thats all that matters. As for Paint colours,get in touch with a paint supplier who supplies 'House Of Kolor' paint and get yourself a paint catalog/chart. They do some amazing colours. Dear but quality paint. Good Luck! Post some pics when its done!? Speedy