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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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What color is that

Hello I was wondering what is the blue color called that came on the 91 birds. I'm geting my car repainted here soon and I'm trying to find a paint I like. Also any tips on picking out a good body shop to do the work.
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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I know the blue for the Camaros was code 98 Ultra Blue Metallic.
I'm sure it was the same for the birds. I don't have a WA number,
I'll try to get one at work tomorrow.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
THe light blue like in the above pic was called Maui Blue, or Silver Blue Metallic

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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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K thx. I looked at that pic it is not that blue I have seen on the firebirds I like. Its the same color as in the pic I attached.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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Don't forget about Medium Quasar Blue Metallic... very nice blue with almost a color change effect under certain lights.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Car: 1984 TRANS AM AERO (PAINT SO DEEP
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Where you at in MI?
If anywhere near the thumb, PM me and we can talk...
How bad is the car?
We only take on maybe 1 restoration every two years, but my guys do a top notch job.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by FireBirdNut
K thx. I looked at that pic it is not that blue I have seen on the firebirds I like. Its the same color as in the pic I attached.
house of kolor 3 stage cobalt candy blue, not an easy paint job.

hok does have a line called KBC or kandy base coat that mimiks candy and would give you a 2 stage base clear that would come out as nice.

i think the quasar blue is close also
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
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heres more color for ya
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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Do you mean this color?



I don't remember th name, but its damn cool.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
THis is "Maui Blue" Or silver blue metallic

Medium Maui Blue Metallic WA-9537 RPO: 23U
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
THis is Richard Palmers 1991 Formula darker blue

Bright Blue Metallic WA-9591 RPO: 98U
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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Quasar Blue:


Teal Metallic:
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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Car: 1984 TRANS AM AERO (PAINT SO DEEP
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house of kolor 3 stage cobalt candy blue, not an easy paint job.
I thought that was your showpiece Jeff,
Firebirdnut, Yer gonna wanna research Jeff's thread to appreciate what went into that color....
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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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K thx every on the one I was looking for was the bright blue metallic that okfoz posted. thx again for all the help now I have a few blues to look at but I think I will probly do the bright blue.
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