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Cognac Candy Pearl Basecoat
is an epic Alpha Custom Color with an amazingly deep finish without the headache of traditional candy. This is a deep copper color with gold metallic pearl in it.
This color is best over a black sealer as shown on the speedshape.
*Compared To Cherrywood, This is more coppery orange vs red*
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.
Basecoat Recommendation :Black Sealer for full coverage
Shipping information
-Free Ground Shipping in the lower 48 USA on orders over $150 (Not free to Alaska, Hawaii, & US territories)
-We ship both domestic (USA) as well as internationally. There are a few limitations for international orders. We cannot ship hazardous materials via air, so when it comes to paint, body filler, or other hazmat items we cannot ship it internationally or to places that require air shipping (Alazka, Hawaii, etc) .
-Multiple shipping options on non hazardous materials ( UPS, USPS, Overnight etc)
-Qualifying international orders are shipped via UPS or DHL. Most countries there are 3 day options.
-During sales or other high volume days, expect 2-5 days to process the order.
-Normal conditions, we ship same or next day. Mixed paint can take 1-3 days depending on the backlog.
We sell complete paint kits for any size vehicle here: https://thespraysource.com/collections/all-car-kits. Just choose the color and answer 4 questions and we add all the products needed to complete the project!
What is this basecoat made out of?
This is an Acrylic Urethane Basecoat.
Does this paint need a clearcoat on top?
Yes, this is a basecoat paint which needs a high quality clearcoat sprayed over top of it for durability and shine. We recommend AC-4521 or any of the other Alpha Automotive Clearcoats on our website.
Can you paint your calipers with this paint?
Yes - our paints work great on calipers, engine blocks, and valve covers!
What is the recoat & topcoat window for Alpha Automotive Basecoats?
You have an 8hr recoat window. If its over 8hrs - scuff with a gray scuff pad , spray another coat of base, then continue as normal with the project.
How can I add a Pearl effect of another color while not changing the end result color much?
We would recommend you either adding Diamond pearls into the base coat or ideally spray our Diamond pearl midcoats over top. Over top will give you the most effect while also not changing the color as much as mixing it. Also mixing it in you will need quite a bit of pearl to be able to see it.
Is this ready to spray out of an airbrush or would it have to be thinned?
Flows out of a .5 or larger. Any smaller it MIGHT have to be further reduced
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Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 35 reviews.
I love the color Im not done with my car (1973 T Top Monti carlo) but we did the fire wall and frame we also added some gold flake. I cant wait to get the rest of the car done. Thank you guys everything showed up great and on time.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Williejoe! We’re glad to hear the Cognac paint turned out beautifully on your 1973 T-Top Monte Carlo, and the gold flake addition sounds amazing. It’s great to know everything arrived on time and in good condition, and that the project is coming along nicely. Amazing work!
This COGNAC! I mean C'mon what a color!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Tommy! The Spray Source for the WIN!!! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Mike! Cognac really is a showstopper! We’re so glad you’re loving the color, and the video you shared looks absolutely amazing! It’s awesome seeing the finish come to life on your project. Thanks again for the love and support, and for giving The Spray Source a shot. We truly appreciate it!
I honestly couldn't be more satisfied with this color! Easy application and coverage was great! Shipping time was quick also....
The color was better than I anticipated even tho I had purchased a speed shape sample prior...
Keep up the great product and customer service !!!!!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Chris! We’re glad to hear you’re so happy with the Cognac Basecoat and that the application, coverage, and color exceeded your expectations. And thank you for sharing the photos of your progress—the project is looking absolutely amazing! We really appreciate your support and kind words about our products and customer service. Keep up the great work!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Jacob! Your project looks absolutely amazing, and we’re so glad to see how beautifully the Cognac paint complements your build. We’re excited to see the finished project come together. Thanks again for choosing TSS!
I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I had a problem with the post office and they came right in to help me get it fixed and on top of all that I love the paint. Iv only done my fire wall so far but about to get the whole car going soon
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Williejoe! We're glad we could help resolve the shipping issue and that you're loving the Cognac Paint Basecoat. Your firewall looks fantastic, and we can't wait to see the rest of the car come together. We truly appreciate your support and wish you the best with the rest of your build!
I love this color and the company is so great. I had something happen with the post office and they helped me out alot thanks guys cant wait ta send a pic of the car done
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Williejoe! We're glad we could help get everything sorted out with the post office, and we're even happier to hear you're loving the Cognac Basecoat. The color is looking incredible already! We can't wait to see the finished build. Be sure to send us photos once it's complete. Thanks again for your support!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Gary! We’re really happy to hear you’re loving the results. The Cognac finish looks fantastic on your motorcycle. Great work on the build! We truly appreciate your support. 🤝
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Jordan! We’re glad to hear the Cognac spray was easy to use and that you’re happy with the color. Your motorcycle looks amazing in Cognac. The finish really stands out and came out beautifully. We appreciate you sharing the photo, and we’d love to see more of your projects in the future! 🤝
Store owner replied:
Thank you for sharing your project, James! It looks amazing! The Cognac really makes it pop, and we can only imagine how impressive it will look once it’s outside. We’d love to see your project come together and share it with our community. Join our Facebook page, The Spray Source – Paint Community, and post your before and after photos, as well as any highlight videos like you shared. We’d be excited to feature your work and tag you in our posts. Don’t forget to tag us too—we’re always happy to repost and celebrate your work! 🤝🙌
Store owner replied:
Thank you for sharing your project, James! It looks amazing! The Cognac really makes it pop, and we can only imagine how impressive it will look once it’s outside. We’d love to see your project come together and share it with our community. Join our Facebook page, The Spray Source – Paint Community, and post your before and after photos, as well as any highlight videos like you shared. We’d be excited to feature your work and tag you in our posts. Don’t forget to tag us too—we’re always happy to repost and celebrate your work! 🤝🙌
This is a badass color! I sprayed it over black primer and loved the rich, midnighty result. (I also sprayed it over gray primer. The result was too light for my taste.) Have decided to use Cognac (over black) as part of my two-tone project.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback, Victor. The result looks amazing! That Cognac over black really brings out the deep, rich tones, and we’re glad it worked perfectly. Spraying it over black is exactly what we recommend for the best, most dramatic finish, and your panel shows that beautifully. We’re excited to hear it’s making its way into your two-tone build. 🤝
I purchased the aerosol can to test on a couple pieces. I love it. This is the color I have chosen for my 83 Chevrolet C10. The pictures do not do it any justice.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Farrell! We’re glad to hear you love the Cognac color. It’s great to see it on the helmet. We can only imagine how incredible it will look on your ’83 Chevrolet C10. Thank you for sharing your progress and the photos! 🙌🙌🙌
Love the color. Took some practice to learn how to spray it. And a couple extra coats to get the color right. But it’s amazing.
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Store owner replied:
Thank you for the great feedback, Rick! We’re glad to hear you love the Cognac paint! It can take a little practice, but the results are definitely worth it. Thank you for sharing the video of your project. It looks fantastic! 🙌🙌
Love the color!! It’s also very easy to spray especially for a candy pearl!! I’ll absolutely be buying some more.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback, Paul! We’re glad you loved the color and found it easy to spray, especially for a candy pearl. The photos you sent look incredible—you really brought it to life! 🙌
Man I been looking for a brown that was different from anything else and TSS has it . Cognac is a awesome color and I can't wait to purchase a gallon of it to paint my wagon to match the wheels I just did. Y'all are super awesome keep it up 👍
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback, Mac! We’re thrilled to hear you love the Cognac basecoat and that it’s exactly what you’ve been looking for. We can’t wait to see how your wagon turns out with the new color to match your wheels. Thansk again for supporting TSS! :)
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Jason! We’re glad to hear you’re loving the Cognac undertones. It sounds like it’s going to look amazing on your Malibu. We can’t wait to hear how your project turns out next season. Thank you for your support!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Clarence! We're so glad to hear your order arrived quickly and that you love the Cognac spray can color. We truly appreciate your support!
Paint is awesome..very helpful and easy to work with no pics yet but will send some when done
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Walt! We're glad to hear you found the Cognac Basecoat easy to work with. We can't wait to see your finished project - be sure to send us some photos when it's done. We'd love to see the final result!
Just sprayed a speed shape and love how it turned out! I am very seriously considering painting my coupe that color!!
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Mike! We're glad to hear you love how the Cognac Basecoat turned out on your speedshape. It sounds like it's making a strong case for your coupe! We appreciate your support and can't wait to see the finished project if you decide to go for it.
Bought 2 4 oz. to get a good basis of what the color would look like on different color primers. Really liked the Cognac on black. So I ordered the kit for the actual job. Will update you with pic as I complete my 53 Studebaker.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Jeff! We’re glad to hear the Cognac Paint Basecoat helped you evaluate the color on different primers and that you liked how it looked on black. It’s great that you’ve moved forward with the full kit for your 1953 Studebaker! That sounds like an amazing project. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing the finished results! 🤝
All the colors look amazing and give me a wonderful example of colors I intend to use for now and also future projects…
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Yancey! We're really glad the painted samples were helpful and gave you a great idea of the colors for your current project and even future ones. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping with your upcoming projects! Thanks for supporting TSS! 🤝
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Roger! We hope you’re able to get the rest of the materials soon so you can finish painting your block. If you have any questions while working with the Cognac spray, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to help. 🤝
Store owner replied:
That’s wonderful feedback — thank you for sharing!
Will be test spraying the product this weekend. Will update you results. Thanks for your professionalism concerning the hiccup. I will be most definitely patronizing your company in the near future. Thanks again.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the update and for your kind words. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to hearing your results. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the meantime.
The cognac we think will be great on our Dodge COE.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Cheryl! We’re excited to hear you think Cognac will be a great fit for your Dodge COE. I’s a beautiful color and we can’t wait for you to see it on your truck. 🤝
Just ordered the sample so far, beautiful color. I'm still aways from paint but wanted to see the cognac in person. I believe this will set my 65 Chevrolet C 10 apart
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Michael! We’re glad to hear you love the Cognac color. Can’t wait to see how it transforms your ’65 Chevrolet C10. It’s definitely going to stand out! We appreciate your support. 🤝
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback, Travis! We’re glad to hear you’re happy with both the Cognac Basecoat and our customer service. We really appreciate your support! 🤝
The paint was good it was exactly the color I wanted Thank you
Store owner replied:
Thank you for the feedback, Dan! We’re glad to hear the Cognac Paint Basecoat was exactly the color you wanted. We truly appreciate your support and we can’t wait to see how your project turned out! 🤝
I really like the color I will be ordering a gallon in the near future and a gallon of clear coat for my 65 VW bug Thanks for a great product
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for the feedback, Dan! We're glad you love the color, and we can't wait to see it on your ’65 VW Bug—that's going to look amazing. Whenever you're ready to order the gallon and clear, we’ll be here to help. 🤝
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback, David! We’re glad to hear the sample looks great, even if it’s not quite the color you had in mind. Hopefully, one of the other samples you picked up will be the perfect match for your project. 🤝
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback, Derek! We're happy to hear you love the Cognac color. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. Thank you for supporting TSS! :)
Some fantastic colors, Building a 56 Ford F500 and looking for something in the Reddish browns and chose 3, and Cognac was one of them, Great customer service, and shipped on time
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Mike! We're glad you found some fantastic colors, especially Cognac, for your 1956 Ford F500. It’s great to hear that our customer service and shipping were just what you needed. :)
I bought a few speed shape samples and so far this is my favorite. It really sparkles in the sun.
Store owner replied:
Hi Ken! We're glad that you like it. Thank you for supporting our small business :)
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