There are LOTS of candy "red" colors. We do the basic red w/silver base or gold base as mentioned quite abit. There are also "brandywine" colors that are a darker red. If you look at the House Of Kolor charts, you can put candies over ANY color to achieve different colors with one top color. I did a job awhile back that had me put candy red over a green base, made a "brick red" (real dark) color. I have used candy red over a blue base to make a purple... see where this is going?? Best bet...find what you like and use it! Unless like where I think Hotrod was going...if you are going to drive it alot, plan on living with chips or don't go candy!