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Old 08-27-2007 | 02:00 PM
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I'd love Imola Orange, can't understand why they never brought that color to the U.S.
Old 08-27-2007 | 02:12 PM
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dark purple.

i saw it on an S once and did a double take.

Works for lambos, too.

Old 08-27-2007 | 03:04 PM
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i would paint from GPW to Championship White
Old 08-27-2007 | 03:16 PM
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That Royal Navy Blue looks fantastic. I've always thought a British Racing Green on tan S2000 would look great as well.
Old 08-27-2007 | 03:23 PM
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I'd say imola orange, Royal Sapphire Purple or Mercedes Blue.
Old 08-27-2007 | 03:26 PM
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OEM - Monte Carlo Blue
Other - The Lexus White that has that fleck in it and is more creamish colored.
Wild - Flat Black FTMFW
Old 08-27-2007 | 08:49 PM
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Primary Color Green.

I want a green that can sit next to Ferrari Red and look as if they're from the same set of crayons.

Not metallic.
Not metal flake.
Not neon.
Not lime.
Not forest green.
Not minivan/suv green.
Not British Racing Green.

The green with no name... Just "Green".

No cars on the road are primary color green. For some reason, car manufacturers can't even understand the concept.

Of course, you'd have to make sure there was no trace of yellow on the car anywhere or it'd look like John Deere Green.
Old 08-27-2007 | 09:25 PM
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I would go with something Non OEM. The paint will flake either way if the quality sucks. Do something different, otherwise just find an OEM color car you like and buy it.
Old 08-27-2007 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Krenath,Aug 27 2007, 09:49 PM
Primary Color Green.

I want a green that can sit next to Ferrari Red and look as if they're from the same set of crayons.

Not metallic.
Not metal flake.
Not neon.
Not lime.
Not forest green.
Not minivan/suv green.
Not British Racing Green.

The green with no name... Just "Green".

No cars on the road are primary color green. For some reason, car manufacturers can't even understand the concept.

Of course, you'd have to make sure there was no trace of yellow on the car anywhere or it'd look like John Deere Green.
Yes... the... four primary colors.

Now in all seriousness, I know what you meant. I'm just not a big green fan. I would definitely go with an orange (preferably imola) or perhaps a dark blue would be interesting.
Old 08-27-2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mxt_77,Aug 27 2007, 12:57 PM
Just because someone has room in their budget for a car payment doesn't mean that they have excess cash flow for a spontaneous paint job (especially one of decent quality). I think it's >$2K for a decent re-spray. That's not chump change for most people on here.

Edit: And don't forget the depreciation associated with re-painting a car from it's original color... for those that intend to sell or trade-in their car at some point.
I have heard closer to 5k to actually do it right(proper prep work, engine bay, doors jams, quality clear coat and paint).



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