What is candy paint slang for?

What is candy paint slang for?

The title of this song is actually a reference to Post Malone’s pimped-out 1992 Ford Explorer which has, amongst other features, “candy custom body paint”, a special type of metallic auto finish. And in all we are treated to a song which, subject-wise, is about money, women and violence.

How do you make candy apple red paint?

Spray paint, get some “X-metal” paint in red, you can paint it really thin and it will darken to your liking. Heck, Id almost do a light coat of purple as the initial layer to get your maroon color you want. Silver is a great base for candy. White, Silver, Gold, bright yellow, etc are great bases.

How much is a candy paint job?

Typical costs are about $400 for base and candy paint and activators, plus $100-150 for your clear coat and activator, if you are doing it yourself. To have a professional do it you can pay from $2500 up to $10,000 depending on how complicated the paint job is.

How long does candy paint last?

Depending on the level of outdoor exposure candy paints can last anywhere from one to 5 years and in some cases more before the candy layer begins to fade to a washed out look.

What are the different colors of Candy Paint?

Nevertheless, if you focus on the candy layer itself, the common options include wine red, apple red, cobalt blue and other blues, tangerine, green, purple, golds, coppers/browns, pink, and teal. In addition to varying the base coat color the amount of candy applied over the base coat can also greatly effect the final color.

Why are candy colors good for car paint?

Candy paint colors create that unique look that makes a car stand out or helps it sell. When you think about how much the base color can be altered to create final candy colors, you will realize that there are actually thousands of possibilities when it comes to candy finishes.

What happens when you put candy on paint?

In addition to varying the base coat color the amount of candy applied over the base coat can also greatly effect the final color. Applying more candy over the base will reduce the effect of the base itself. In mot cases the results in the final color being darker the more candy that is applied over it.

Are there any other stores that sell candy paint?

UreChem is currently the only store that offers all four of these types of candy paint colors from the factory. We make them available at an unbeatable price. Generally speaking, expectations for the final color are what leads automobile owners to purchase their vehicles or have them custom painted.