Flat paint trend???

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I am well aware of the trend in flat black. I did my first one about 12-14 years ago. I am starting to see more colors being used...mostly basic colors like blue. What I am predicting is that metallics will become somewhat popular, using a flat clear on top.

Even with the flat finish hiding some of the radiance, it is still the sort of thing that grabs your attention. If you have ever color sanded a high metallic job, like gold, that is the appearance it has. I am sure it will increase, but the question is when? When I think about these things, I am sometimes 10-15 ahead of the trends. I don't think this will take that long, but....

I have seen one or two "flat metallic" jobs over the last 3 years, but none here in Tucson yet. Has anyone else seen a car done this way? I'm just curious whether it's increasing.

If not, then it may be a while, until one good example comes to national attention.