Orion Silver over ? Color primer

[Davezz28]

Hello all

I am getting ready to paint a 73 RS Orion silver and need to make a primer color decision. In the past I have always used a color of primer that is close to the final paint color. Following this procedure, I would normally shoot silver over grey primer.

I got to thinking, which usually get me in trouble, that if I used a black primer the silver may have a little black component to it. I am considering painting black stripes and thought that might help tie the colors together a little better.

How much does the color of primer or sealer have on the final color?

Whats peoples opion on 2nd gen with stripes on a RS, do like the cars with stripes or solid color?

Thanks
Dave