Shanks Blue Midcoat is pearl midcoat that reflects a sparkly and vibrant silver & blue pearl hue in the sun and when used at a low load, is hardly noticeable in the shade. This color is great to accent the base coat whether it be a solid base or a pearl base, but can also create many amazing finishes when mixing or layering with other pearls. Pictured on the Lexus by Evan Shanks is over Iris Smoke Basecoat All of our Alpha Custom Color Basecoats are bound in a specifically formulated binder that has pigment control (to avoid striping or mottling), great UV Resistance, crystal clear, and great pearl suspension. This color is also available in vehicle paint kits, painted samples, and more! EFFECT OPTIONS: 2) Medium: Best over base colors that you want more pop of color and sparkle. Over black this is what would be used to get more of a full coverage look. Over other colors this is ideal for effect and sparkle. Type of paint: 1 color pearl paint basecoat (Translucent) Micron Size: 20-200μm Mixing Ratio: Mix Ratio: 1:1 (Basecoat :AR-30xx Reducer) Coverage : Best as effect Basecoat Recommendation : Gray Sealer for full coverage or ANY BASECOLOR FOR A " GHOST" EFFECT