Ready for paint
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
Ready for paint
Getting ready for paint.
I spent about 8 hours stripping my 75 with a razor blade.
I was surprised on how well it worked to tell you the truth.
Sending it over to a friend to take care of the body work and then we'll lay down some color.
The problem is I haven't found the right color yet.
I know about what the out come will be but I'm looking for just the right
shade of Dark Blue. The picture below is close but not quite there.
http://s1027.photobucket.com/albums/...t=BluVette.jpg
I need help finding just the right blue for my baby.
If you have a picture please share it.
If you only have a web site that will work also.
Guys I really need your help on this one.
Thanks in Advance
Ralph
I spent about 8 hours stripping my 75 with a razor blade.
I was surprised on how well it worked to tell you the truth.
Sending it over to a friend to take care of the body work and then we'll lay down some color.
The problem is I haven't found the right color yet.
I know about what the out come will be but I'm looking for just the right
shade of Dark Blue. The picture below is close but not quite there.
http://s1027.photobucket.com/albums/...t=BluVette.jpg
I need help finding just the right blue for my baby.
If you have a picture please share it.
If you only have a web site that will work also.
Guys I really need your help on this one.
Thanks in Advance
Ralph
Last edited by Ralphbf; Sep 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM.
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I think I'm leaning this way for my 73!
They call it "Deep Water Blue"! BMW has one close to it that is called "Deep Sea Blue".
PS: I have seen the picture that you linked to and like it also!
They call it "Deep Water Blue"! BMW has one close to it that is called "Deep Sea Blue".
PS: I have seen the picture that you linked to and like it also!
Last edited by Vette Rookie; Sep 29, 2011 at 07:08 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Ditzler 13346.
The Deep Sea Blue is simply awesome. I'm going to Sacramento to see them both on a car.
I also like the wheels on the charger SLP makes them for a c3 they are about $250 a wheel delivered.
What I don't like about the Vette I poster is the color looks a little purple to me.
Ralph
Last edited by Ralphbf; Sep 29, 2011 at 09:35 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Nice looking mustang and it is a nice blue also
Has anyone else seen the dark metallic blue on the newer mustangs?
I've only seen 2 since March but it's nice.
I've tried to find it on line with no luck.
Have you guys seen the 2009 Deep Water Blue Pearl Dodge has out?
It's nice also.
I guess if I'm going to spend upwards of a couple grand on a paint job I just want something special.
Ralph
Has anyone else seen the dark metallic blue on the newer mustangs?
I've only seen 2 since March but it's nice.
I've tried to find it on line with no luck.
Have you guys seen the 2009 Deep Water Blue Pearl Dodge has out?
It's nice also.
I guess if I'm going to spend upwards of a couple grand on a paint job I just want something special.
Ralph
Last edited by Ralphbf; Sep 29, 2011 at 08:55 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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This should keep you busy for a while. Plenty of options. I actually like the blue on the new Jaguar.
http://www.google.com/search?pws=0&q...w=1366&bih=664
http://www.google.com/search?pws=0&q...w=1366&bih=664
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i think the car you posted a picture of is really close to this
its a chevrolet color also they used it in 2005 only its names laser blue metalic.
it does change colors depending on the day cloudy days it was darker then sunny days
thats my last daily driver
had to get a new one recently this is the new one
its a chevrolet color also they used it in 2005 only its names laser blue metalic.
it does change colors depending on the day cloudy days it was darker then sunny days
thats my last daily driver
had to get a new one recently this is the new one
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The 2nd owner of my car painted the car in '86 or '87 I think, he liked the blue on that years Toyota Supra, paint code 8E3 I believe.
Here is the result:
Here is the result:
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If you want a few more pictures of the vette I can post them. I never saw shades of purple in it. It looks different (darker) under cloud cover than it does in direct sunlight, but again, I never saw purple.
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Maybe somewhat lighter than your sample, this is an electric blue pearl 2008 Dodge ram color.
Color was used from 2001 - up on a variety of vehicles
Code B5.
Color was used from 2001 - up on a variety of vehicles
Code B5.
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Ralph,
good luck pickin a blue after all the swatch support supplied.
I was unaware there were so many choices in blue.
I always thought the BB coupes looked amazing in the Bridgehampton Blue offered in 71.
427 basketcase that blue on your car looks amazing the car is very photogenic
It grabbed my eye right away.
I like it the best for a blue.
No offense to anyone else.
That's why there's vanilla ,chocolate, strawberry.
Choice wisely Ralph cause it aint cheap to paint.
Marshal
good luck pickin a blue after all the swatch support supplied.
I was unaware there were so many choices in blue.
I always thought the BB coupes looked amazing in the Bridgehampton Blue offered in 71.
427 basketcase that blue on your car looks amazing the car is very photogenic
It grabbed my eye right away.
I like it the best for a blue.
No offense to anyone else.
That's why there's vanilla ,chocolate, strawberry.
Choice wisely Ralph cause it aint cheap to paint.
Marshal