i have a very dark blue extreme and i am wondering about putting a ghost flame on the front of it. one thing is what color and types of paint will i need and what all i have to do to prepare my truck for the flame. i am aslo wondering how hard it will be to tape off the flame. and the biggest question should i do it myself or have it done?
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steven michel

How much painting experiance do you have? I'm all for doing things yourself, but if this is your first time, and you want to flame over a good existing paint job, then I'd recomend going to a pro. If you want to do it yourself then I need more info. Are you talking about flaming over an existing paint job? Year and make? Is it clear coated now?(most likley) Got access to a booth? Ever laid out flames? Email me direct if you want to This can get complicated but is do-able. Eric

s-10, I manage programs at a community college in London Ontario Canada. Two of the new programs we are offering are Custom Painting techniques and Custom Pinstriping. The person delivering these courses is none other than "Yosemite" Sam Radoff. His award for Sculptural Excellance is given to a participant at the Detroit Autorama . This year's award went to the 51 Chev the M80. Sam has been doing flames, scallops panels and pinstriping since they laid the rocks down. The part that always gets to the students is "Why so much practice laying out flames". Simple according to Sam. The layout is the most important part of a great flame job. It makes the difference between a decent job and a great job. If you haven't done this before, try using some 1/8th masking tape on someone else's hood to see how good your layout looks. If you don't like it or can't "get it right" take it to a Pro. And please don't forget about the paint you'll use some of it can kill you OK.
Rochie

If you're going to go to the time and expense of doing flames,don't do ghost flames.They take the same time to layout and the overall effect isn't nearly as well appreciated by other people viewing your truck.Besides,why do something that will only be noticed when your not cruising? STAND OUT in a crowd.Have them done by a professional and look at other flame jobs they have done to see if they appeal to you.There are a multitude of styles of flames and every person has their own personal tastes.

Good to hear someone I agree with on ghost flames. In fact I have a rather rude term for them which will go unsaid. Its my opinion that there are few statements one can make with paint that says so much about the driver of the car than flames. To me its an in your face I'm a hot rodder and I want everyone to know it. Ghost flames to me are a wasted effort and says to the world you're trapped in the closet and afraid to come out and proclaim you're a rodder. Do the right thing and flame the hell out of the car after all its attention you're after. Is it not?

Have to agree with Zapato. I do like the ghost flames, but I love the the ones that stand out. My son and I do our own and enjoy laying them out. Getting ready to redo the car this winter and it will get the FLAME treatment. My flames don't scream at you, but you know they are there. From all the compliments I get about how they look, I'm happy.

Just uploaded picture of my rod. Take a look if it is up yet.