Waited too long
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Algonac Michigan
Waited too long
That's right I waited too long and even though I thought I had My mind made up that I was going have my car painted black(Red interior).
Now I'm debating other colors like Gunmetal or Silver or another shade of grey.
Or I could paint it a nice shade of RED.
I know I don't like these "opinion polls" but I have found myself in this predicament I'm sure 'cause this is so expensive...and I want to get it right "the first time"
Pics would help, especially chrome bumper roadsters, which is what I have.1969
Thanks in advance fellas, it will really help get me off this "hump" I'm stuck on!
Mark
Now I'm debating other colors like Gunmetal or Silver or another shade of grey.
Or I could paint it a nice shade of RED.
I know I don't like these "opinion polls" but I have found myself in this predicament I'm sure 'cause this is so expensive...and I want to get it right "the first time"
Pics would help, especially chrome bumper roadsters, which is what I have.1969
Thanks in advance fellas, it will really help get me off this "hump" I'm stuck on!
Mark
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 51
From: Cartersville GA
My personal opinion....original color
However, I went through the same process as you. When I got it, it was yellow (mainly). I almost went with the dark green used on '69s, but finally went with the original Monza red.
I'm happy, so you just need to decide what will make you happy, whether it's the original color or not (unless your NCRS, then go original laquer etc..). Once it's done, it's expensive to change your mind.
However, I went through the same process as you. When I got it, it was yellow (mainly). I almost went with the dark green used on '69s, but finally went with the original Monza red.
I'm happy, so you just need to decide what will make you happy, whether it's the original color or not (unless your NCRS, then go original laquer etc..). Once it's done, it's expensive to change your mind.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Lincoln CA
You can get into real color clashes with a red exterior and a red interior. Consider a really pale silver with the red interior. Especially if it's a bright red and not a burgundy. That can be really striking. Besides, lighter shades of silver are really easy to maintain.
