What Color to Paint!
05-02-2005, 01:10 PM
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Car: 87 IROC-Z
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Orange 88- do you have any other view of your car? I'm having mine painted Monarch Orange (essentially the same as Hugger) in a month and I'm still struggling on my striping details....
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05-02-2005, 06:11 PM
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Car: 1988 camaro coupe
Engine: 350 tpi
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he's a link to a site with picks of my car sorry the sites a temp. if you want better pics youll have to wiat a few days to are new site is up and running http://www.teamsho-n-off.com/mike.html
05-09-2005, 02:53 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 88 Formula
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Torch Red, pic was taken the day after it was painted,
Had a friend paint it, took a weekend to prep, fix the body and paint the car.
base/clear
Had a friend paint it, took a weekend to prep, fix the body and paint the car.
base/clear
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06-15-2005, 06:46 PM
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Car: Red on Red 89 RS
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Originally posted by JeffW
the more coats of the cobalt candy the more purple it gets. mine had 4 coats so maybe 6 would get a purple hue and the base makes a difference also i have a blue base coat on the car before the candy. Purple pearl could also be added to get a more purple look. Hok paints are great to play with and mix n match. they all work together for the most part as long as you follow the tech manual. silver base on right blue base on left
Jeff
the more coats of the cobalt candy the more purple it gets. mine had 4 coats so maybe 6 would get a purple hue and the base makes a difference also i have a blue base coat on the car before the candy. Purple pearl could also be added to get a more purple look. Hok paints are great to play with and mix n match. they all work together for the most part as long as you follow the tech manual. silver base on right blue base on left
Jeff
House of Kolor Cobaly Kandy Blue Mid Coat (7)
House of Kolor Clear Coat (4)
I did it myself, lots of wetsanding to get that paint flat after 14 coats of paint. The tricky thing is you cant let the mid coat dry in between coats or it'll look weird.
The attachment is right after I painted the car. I then had to paint my GFX silver to throw off the police for a few weeks until I could get my license straightened out, lol
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07-09-2005, 01:06 AM
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Hey only took four months for me to find this post
That one guy was sure right there is at least one camaro with a Corvette Le Mans Blue Paint code U 933L with SEM Thunder Blue metal flake
All my own work in three weeks worth of late nights and weekends and my first ever complete Paint and flame job. (of course I had been painting collision repair for about a year and half by then
All my own work in three weeks worth of late nights and weekends and my first ever complete Paint and flame job. (of course I had been painting collision repair for about a year and half by then
07-13-2005, 03:02 PM
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Car: 87 trans am
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cherry red metallic, gm paint code B9018 (comes on trucks and suvs, i loved the depth of the color). Painted at a local shop, took 4 weeks. the pictures don't show the flakes very well but the color is very deep. 
07-13-2005, 03:02 PM
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Car: 87 trans am
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cherry red metallic, gm paint code B9018 (comes on trucks and suvs, i loved the depth of the color). Painted at a local shop, took 4 weeks. the pictures don't show the flakes very well but the color is very deep.
07-19-2005, 03:56 PM
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Car: 84 Firebird SE
Engine: 305 4bbl
Transmission: Borg Warner T-5 (on my 3rd one)
I painted my car myself (first paint job/body work ever) about 5 years ago with the help of the book "How to Paint Your Car". It took me about 2 months doing it after work and on weekends when I could.
basecoat/clearcoat
Color: Viper GTS Blue (blue with blue pearl) - would have to look the color code up.
Brand: Whatever NAPA Gives out
I had it down to the metal on the entire car. Grabbed a spoiler off a friends junker and put that on. The first 2 photos are of the new paint, the 3rd photo illustrates why I needed to paint my car.
basecoat/clearcoat
Color: Viper GTS Blue (blue with blue pearl) - would have to look the color code up.
Brand: Whatever NAPA Gives out
I had it down to the metal on the entire car. Grabbed a spoiler off a friends junker and put that on. The first 2 photos are of the new paint, the 3rd photo illustrates why I needed to paint my car.
08-17-2005, 08:31 AM
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Car: 88 sc. convert
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: Formerly 700-Now T5
Here's a sweet color. The camera doesn't show the color all the well in my garage. Its sunset orange (01 camaro). I almost have her done finally!! I hope to drive her this weekend.
08-17-2005, 09:56 AM
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Car: Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L TPI
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your pic doesnt do that car justice show another
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08-17-2005, 06:22 PM
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Car: 1985 Camaro
Engine: 350 bored 40 over
Transmission: 700-R4 Race prepped
Chrysler 1997 Viper Yellow Dupont Base/Clear. 3 coats color, 2 coats clear. Two weeks prep but that was 8 hour days, sprayed in Boulder, colorado at European Auto body.
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08-18-2005, 07:14 AM
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Wow, two days prep!! I spend all summer working on mine. Its better than new though. I haven't got any pictures of the car outside yet. Maybe this weekend I can get some good pics.
08-25-2005, 09:21 AM
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Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
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Originally posted by crnsuperduty
Here's a sweet color. The camera doesn't show the color all the well in my garage. Its sunset orange (01 camaro). I almost have her done finally!! I hope to drive her this weekend.
Here's a sweet color. The camera doesn't show the color all the well in my garage. Its sunset orange (01 camaro). I almost have her done finally!! I hope to drive her this weekend.
Nice color!!! I just sold my 85 Z28 and it was sunset orange as well. It is one of the best looking colors and I did get a lot of compliments on it as well!
09-12-2005, 09:53 PM
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Car: 1988 IROC-Z camaro
Engine: 355 TPI
Transmission: tko 500
Axle/Gears: Dana 44 3.31 posi pbr brakes
Here is my 86 IROC. It just came out of the body shop having been repainted in the original shade of Dark red. Code 74 GM. You can see more pics of it at
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2101811
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2101811
09-21-2005, 06:17 PM
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Car: 87 iroc 89 pearl white' black 06gto
Engine: 350 Procharged AFR, T76 383 miniram
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, LS2 t56
Axle/Gears: 3.73
my 89 camaro, with pearl white, still on the bodyshop
09-27-2005, 10:42 AM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
factory color, some peices were redone by a local shop owner for $400...included front/rear bumpers, around the windshield, covertible U-shape boot, and passenger quarter panel b/c there was a dent in the corner and the paint was cracked... all for $400
not sure on the paint code but i will find out and edit this post. i know it's the lighter of the 2 blue colors available in '91...and it IS metallic
not sure on the paint code but i will find out and edit this post. i know it's the lighter of the 2 blue colors available in '91...and it IS metallic
10-07-2005, 05:25 PM
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Car: 87 iroc 89 pearl white' black 06gto
Engine: 350 Procharged AFR, T76 383 miniram
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, LS2 t56
Axle/Gears: 3.73
finally go it back yesterday from the bodyshop
10-10-2005, 10:09 PM
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10-11-2005, 06:11 PM
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Car: 1988 Iroc-Z
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Man there are some nice cars here. I just finished painting mine. the photos don't do it justtice. there is a ton pearl in the paint. The sunlight really make sit stand out.
10-12-2005, 12:11 AM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
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that's a NICE color i like it!!!
and those ZR1's! ohhh i can't wait till i get my set...
and those ZR1's! ohhh i can't wait till i get my set...
10-12-2005, 04:13 PM
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Car: 87 iroc 89 pearl white' black 06gto
Engine: 350 Procharged AFR, T76 383 miniram
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wow that is nice. i got a 87 iroc and is red. im liking that color.
10-13-2005, 02:23 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
what is "reasonable".....as soon as the spring comes i'm gonna have me a set, unless i come upon a great sum of money between now and then (most of my money is going towards the EZ top)
10-14-2005, 04:17 AM
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Car: too many ...
'02 Sunset Orange Metallic - Previous owner had it painted, I talked to the painter but didnt get any specs on the paintjob. This paintjob was kind of an "extra", I was looking for a rust free car I planned to re-paint, ended up finding this. I still plan to re-paint it and I've decided on the color but I'm keeping it secret...
Custom PPG Mix - We were trying to replicate the GM color "Fairway Green Metallic" without the metallic but the shade was off by a bit. Painted this with the help of my girlfriends dad. Car was originally white. 3 days of prep and paint. Car was painted in an open garage at 9pm with a track event the next morning. LOL! Drove it home semi-wet and only picked up about 5 bugs. This is a single stage enamel job with only 2 coats and no clear. We named it "Gangreen"...
Custom PPG Mix - We were trying to replicate the GM color "Fairway Green Metallic" without the metallic but the shade was off by a bit. Painted this with the help of my girlfriends dad. Car was originally white. 3 days of prep and paint. Car was painted in an open garage at 9pm with a track event the next morning. LOL! Drove it home semi-wet and only picked up about 5 bugs. This is a single stage enamel job with only 2 coats and no clear. We named it "Gangreen"...
10-14-2005, 08:20 PM
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Car: 1988 Iroc-Z
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Check out SLP's web site and see if it fits into your budget. I think that have some silver painted ones on special or something.
10-18-2005, 02:24 PM
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I am having the same problem with this too! but because veiwing colors over the internet can be misleading I recomend going to cars shows or even car dealerships
10-25-2005, 05:16 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990
Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears
Originally posted by High Geared
Check out SLP's web site and see if it fits into your budget. I think that have some silver painted ones on special or something.
Check out SLP's web site and see if it fits into your budget. I think that have some silver painted ones on special or something.
i have a feeling that the painted silver ones' would look a lil 'odd on my blue camaro
i'm looking at polished and hyper black now....can't seem to tell the difference between polished and chrome, except the price
10-25-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by BlueZee28
i have a feeling that the painted silver ones' would look a lil 'odd on my blue camaro
i'm looking at polished and hyper black now....can't seem to tell the difference between polished and chrome, except the price
i have a feeling that the painted silver ones' would look a lil 'odd on my blue camaro
i'm looking at polished and hyper black now....can't seem to tell the difference between polished and chrome, except the price
11-02-2005, 10:43 AM
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are those the wheels where you dont have to buy adapters to fit 3rd gen backspacing???
to stay on topic heres pics of the new black paint on the firebird!! gatta love black!
to stay on topic heres pics of the new black paint on the firebird!! gatta love black!
11-06-2005, 05:15 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC Z-28
Engine: Rebuilt Vortec Headded 358SB 9.5:1
Transmission: 700r4, corvette servo, Transgo kit
Axle/Gears: 3.23 POSI
Originally posted by orange88
69 hugger orange
69 hugger orange