In a message dated 1/26/07 1:53:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA writes:

> So, after 15 intense days of work on my van, today, i was ready to order my
> famous "Tornado Red" paint to start the engine bay (sadly, i will have to
> stop my project for 3 days as i have to do another engine)... EXPENSIVE!!!!
> 248$ per gallon + cat + diluent + (product that help base coat stick to
> primer and make a smooth finish(long story)... sorry, the name in French
> give me no result in English, it is called: adh�rent) + clear coat +
> catalyst + diluent = you don't want to know the total price!!! here is the
> cool picture, as i had no idea what Tornado Red was exactly:
> http://www.benplace.com/85rouge/rouge144.jpg
> 
> 

red is always the most expensive color...  something about the pigments in 
the paint, cost more to make than any other color.

chris