The only problem w/ true candy is no touch ups. maybe some dont know so I'll explain, candy paint is transparant, so you stack it 5-10 layers to get the desired depth/color. Because of this, its EASY to do it wrong and see "strokes" or uneven patches in the paint when done.
Hopefully, all this is in vein, and you are doing a single base/clear that is "candy red" in color, and not application.
Either way I say yes, Candy red, whether it be real candy coats, or single base/clear is my fave!