[962porsche]

it does not matter how the panel is oriented for soild colors but because of some variables with matallics yes it does matter at times . because matallic flakes are pieces of metals it has to do with the shape of the matallic flake its self and the way it lays down on a panel . there are round flakes , square flakes and triangles and so on . with a round and ovel flake it does not matter how the panel is orieated when you spray it . that type of flake will still refract light in the same way on its face and pitch . if its a square type of flake with a flat side it will refract the light in a deferent way if the panel is layed on its side when sprayed . most course iridescent matallic flakes are square shaped . a square flake is used in most cases to give a darker pitch to a color . the pitch is looking at a color at its side view . the other would be its face thats looking at a color straight on . so is it ok to paint your car with it all apart yes ! but like i stated before do every thing the same way with the same materials . with the photo of the car in this post only the person that painted it knows just what they did wrong . whos to say they used the same mix of color the same number coats of clear . ( they could have had 2 qts of color mixed in 2 qt cans and did not mix them together in a gal can before they sprayed the car ?) and again it comes right back to the user and the lack of knowladge . could they have sprayed the silver base wetter than on the rest of the car ? did they use the same spray gun ? did they spray heavier coats of clear ? people tend to spray thicker mill of material when a panel is layed flat .