I am getting ready for a repaint and I'm not sure if I want to go with the original dark red metallic or use something else. I would like to see a clean version of this color because mine was too faded to make a decision.

I have a 1989 Iroc/L98/4 wheel discs/t-tops/84,000 original miles

My painter would like to see me stay in the red family, any pics or paint color suggestions would be helpful and appreciated ... PEACE!

 

I have more but they are on another PC

 

ment to post this also

 

That color is too sweet on that TA, It's amazing how it looks, thank's for the pics..

 

I agree that is awesome did 91-92 ta's/gta's even come with that color? either way looks awesome

 

my 91 was dark metallic red... sounds like your painter either doesn't want to do the work a color change requires or they are trying to save you money. i have some older shots of what mine looked like on my car domain page you can see in my signature..

personally it's a nice factory color but dull in comparison to what one can do with aftermarket paint. i would have no doubt owning a low mileage original one but i would never do a complete repaint in the color as there are way to many other nicer reds out there.

 

I am not much of a body guy, but from what I understand this is PPG's take on the factory color, with some pearl and couple layers of clear. Also the entire car was epoxy coated before it was sprayed. I am a big fan of blacks and grays, but after my painter showed me this sample, I was sold. I just added black accents. I miss the ZX12 I traded along with a couple grand, but good paint makes a car, and it doesn't chip as easy.

Thanks for the compliments!

 

So that is a true factory color. I believe it was WA9535 forthe paint code. I hope so because that car sure does look seeexy!!

 

Just wanted to say, holy ****, hope mine turns out that clean!

 

Sorry the only pic i have avail. right now.

 

Here's some pictures of my buddy Mike's old car.

 

It's amazing that you see the old faded cars of 18 years all day. They are either advertised as light maroon, dark maroon, etc., etc., .. People generalyy do not appreciate the color, obviously they don't know what the true color is.
I appreciate the true restored examples of what the color is supposed to look like. If more people would actualyy see what the color is supposed to look like, there would more than likely be more fans for this color. An 18 year old representation of a faded clear coat does not do this color justice.

Kudos for all the pics guys. My car just came out of the booth a few days ago and my painter has already started color coating and buffing, polishing, ect. and the finish is absolutely amazing..

Keep on keepin on with the sexy pics, I will be posting some in the next few days. BTW. I beilieve the color code is WA9535...

 

 

finally got some more pis loaded online

 

If I dont mind saying so myself this is a great color but tends to change shades depending on the amount of light.

 

Iroc,

This is my bird. Its deer blood red. Got it pained 4 years ago from the sheib.

Plasma sword,

Is that 40th street in newport? Im there quiet often. Hope you've been catching the south thats in right now!! Drop me a line its nice to know fellow 3rd geners in the area.


Rabi C.

 

That's a picture of my old car he posted, that was taken in front of the 56th street pier actually. Good eye!

 

Yep, mine was just actually painted.

 

That's a sweet a$$ car.

 

Not exactly sure if you are talking about mine, but I asume so.

If so, thanks alot.

I love the color, would def. recomend you painting it as well.

 

Here is flame red..Just got it painted last week! Theres a few more on my link below..You can see before and after

 

wow, all your cars put my "viper red" to shame...

 

Not F-bodies but the colors are Flame Red and Medium Garnett Red Metallic. Both are original paint with over 150k on them after a Meguiars 3 step polish.

 

Is this flame red metaliic? If so which brand paint? It looks a little different

 

is yours flame red, what brand paint