Gost flames
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Either way is acceptable. though I incorporate them with a full repaint if possible, (you won't feel the flames). You can prep the old finish to accept the new artwork, then clear the refinished area, preferabaly the complete panel. 
Racer
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From: Ellicott City MD
With 3 stage paint the metallic base coat(s) are sprayed, followed by the ghost flames. The candy coat(s) are applied, followed by several coats of clear. On mine, the ghost flames are done in a color that is very similar to the candy coats. I also have shaded flames that are several different colors, predominately blue, orange, and dark silver. These colors show up alot more under the red candy. The ghost flames are hardly visable unless you come up to the paint or see it from an angle. Here is a couple of pics. Hope this helps.
Racer
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From: Ellicott City MD
Originally Posted by comp
i like them so you bearly see them
Racer
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From: Ellicott City MD
Originally Posted by algleason
How do you get the images on the post? I haven't been able to get it to work yet.
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by torqvette
I'm under the impression that Ghost Flames are faint and part of the original paint job, under the clear coat. That's what makes them Ghost like.