"Custom paint jobs are more popular than ever, and no form of custom painting is "hotter" than the flame job. The newest styles, tools, and techniques are described and shown in this newest edition of the best-selling How to Paint Flames. This book explains how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, how to transfer that design to the vehicle, and how to apply the paint. The process of flame painting is broken into major steps so that the reader can go as far as they feel their skillsand confidence will allow"--
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Custom paint jobs are more popular than ever, and no form of custom painting is “hotter” than the flame job. The newest styles, tools, and techniques are described and shown in this newest edition of the best-selling How to Paint Flames. This book explains how to design the best-looking flames for a particular vehicle, how to transfer that design to the vehicle, and how to apply the paint. The process of flame painting is broken into major steps so that the reader can go as far as they feel their skills and confidence will allow.
| Introduction |
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4 | (2) |
| Chapter 1 Hot Ideas |
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6 | (10) |
| Chapter 2 Color and Contrast |
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16 | (10) |
| Chapter 3 Taping Techniques |
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26 | (8) |
| Chapter 4 Surface Prep |
|
34 | (4) |
| Chapter 5 Tools and Tool Techniques |
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38 | (10) |
| Chapter 6 Paint Products |
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48 | (4) |
| Chapter 7 Flame Painting Basics |
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52 | (12) |
| Chapter 8 Realistic Flames |
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64 | (14) |
| Chapter 9 Easy and Inexpensive No-Spray Flames |
|
78 | (8) |
| Chapter 10 Primer and Flames |
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86 | (10) |
| Chapter 11 Ghost Flames |
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96 | (14) |
| Chapter 12 Pinstripe Flames |
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110 | (8) |
| Chapter 13 Tribal Flames |
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118 | (4) |
| Chapter 14 Scallops |
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122 | (8) |
| Chapter 15 Special Effects |
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130 | (14) |
| Chapter 16 Finishing Touches |
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144 | (6) |
| Chapter 17 Flame Idea Showcase |
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150 | |
Bruce Caldwell has been an automotive journalist and photographer since 1975 when he became an associate editor for Car Craft magazine. He was feature editor at Hot Rod and editor of Chevy High Performance, Mustangs & Fords, Muscle Car Review, Chevy Action, and Street Rod Quarterly. His work appears regularly in major truck, street rod, and performance car magazines. He has authored several automotive how-to books.
