Paint Help: pearl question

[chubble]

I have it in my head that I am going to paint my truck in the next month or so (as soon as the forecast looks good). I am going to attempt the $50 rustoleum paint job. With this said, I don't want to kick off a debate about whether or not I should do rusto or single stage, I really want to try this method.

My question is:

I am planning on buying pearl flakes for the paint to give the color some depth (https://www.paintwithpearl.com/candy/pwpPewterGrey/pwpPewterGray.htm). I want to know if the pearl will tint the paint that I choose? I am going to attempt the go for a dark pearly grey color. If I add dark grey pearl will it tint a lighter paint (white or smoke grey) closer to the color I am looking for or not. (what does colored pearl do to normal paint?)

 

[robert8096]

The stuff in the link you provided is to be put in the clear of a base/clear paint job. I doubt it will work with a Rust-Oleum paint job. I assume you are going to use the quart or gallon Rust-Oleum paint. If you are spraying that then it will need to be thinned to spray correctly.

Here is a good site about painting with Rust-Oleum paint either brush on or spray.
Good luck and give us updates.

http://rolledon.forummotion.com/

 

[chubble]

I got the idea from this thread I found, although I plan on polishing my paint out at the end to get a mirror shine

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/271586-DIY-50-paint-job-In-my-back-yard-in-a-tent

Thanks for the link

 

[robert8096]

There are some impressive rolled on pant jobs in that link above. You know we are pic ****** so post up your progress.