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Paint color
Anyone have any pictures of maroon GL/ Euro bugs? I was gonna go with Polar Silver but I decided to do something a little more reddish, but still dark. I was thinking like a coagulated blood color (not to sound "Goth" or anything, but that's the best way I can describe it...) So does anyone have any pics or color codes/names I can check out?
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Hmmm, here's mine photoshopped to be maroon.
Cya, Sam C
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That looks pretty good. Any other ideas out there? Mainly I just want a name for the color, so when I walk into the paint place I can tell them the color I want straight out instead of saying "maroonish, blackish, blood color..." i.e., I don't want to sound like an idiot
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How about the red vert that Superman posted in the "What's your definition......." thread (2nd page)? I think that's a cool color.
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I really like those shades of maroon, but I'm thinking of something darker, still. Almost black at one angle, but maroonish in the light and reflections. It'd probably have to be a metallic with pearl, but I can't paint with metallics... CRAP!!
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As has been said find something which is the color you want. Paint shops can mix a sample up for you, and you can say 'a bit darker' or 'more red' or 'add some metallic please'. It happens all the time
![]() Keep your eyes open on modern cars too, if you see one in a color you like then remember the make and model and you should be able to get a paint code very easily. Cya, Sam C
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I saw a color that I actually wanted as my inserts for my seats. Its called "black cherry". Its in the TMI catalog. I'm sure someone makes a color similar in paint.
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I was just gonna suggest candy black cherry....its gorgeous!
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Thanks, guys, I think I found my car's new paint scheme! That black cherry would look sweet on my car with tinted windows and silver 17s!! I'll keep you all posted on the paintjob and the car. I should be able to get some pics of it in the current condition this weekend, so I'll try to post those ASAP! I'll DEFINITELY get some pics to you all after I paint it! Thanks again!!
DAVID MANN PS. My Ahnendorp header is on its way, I can't wait to slap it onto my T-4!! |
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Always liked that color. Good luck!!
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