So, a true candy, is basically impossible to repair and touch up? By the sounds of it, the answer is yes. A factory "candy" isn't really a candy, is what it sounds like. Am I getting this right? I'm afraid of a scratch or ding down the road on my car, so unfortunately, repairs are out? thanks guys!
Dan,
Imagine that each pass of candy color is one sheet of color transparancy, as shown above. Those sheets are on white base in this example, and different colors, but as can be seen, as one sheet (representing a layer of candy) is placed over previous sheet, color deepens/changes. With candy, though spraying same color, with each pass with the gun, the color will change. Assuming one can get the initial candy sprayed evenly over the entire car, it can look great.
Later, a dent happens and a repair is needed.... Spot repair is made, base painted, and then...., Even assuming you can mix the exact same proportions of candy dye and remember how many passes at what pressure and at from what distance the original was sprayed, the REPAIR may come out just as it was before, but at the same time, additional layers of candy stain are being added on top of the surrounding areas, and these will now be darker.
It's not impossible to repair candy, if one does an entire panel, has excellent lighting and experience doing so, but candy isn't really practical on a street car, where damage is likely to happen. It's your car, and if determined to do candy, have at it. It may come out great and I hope it does, just know going in that repairs will present a greater than normal challenge.
Lance