After reading the above variables which I agree with there is also another which can affect the outcome.
When I worked with a Rod shop some years back they would paint a car somewhat disassembled like doors, hood and trunk off to be able to spray the jam areas.
To achieve the same look they would paint the hood and trunk laying flat but do the doors standing vertical as it would be if on the car.
Laying out metallic paint is so dependent on mix and the painters technique, along with temp. and the other stuff.
Ya, a solid color would be much easier
Dan
