Paint type.
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7th Gear
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Paint type.
Hello all from Australia.i have a 69 vette that is almost ready for paint.i like burgundy.i just want people’s opinions.should I go the original non mettalic,or go a mettalic.just want people’s thoughts,thanks in advance.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rotonda FL
As a general rule:
1) lighter colors will tend to conceal more of the flaws in the substrate, and
2) metallic will tend to emphasize flaws in the substrate more than a solid version of the same color.
3) metallic's usually require more experience to lay down without noticeable variation than do solid colors
If you are confident that your prep work has given you a flawless substrate and you (or your painter) has the experience, go with the maroon metallic. Otherwise locate someone with experience and go back to your prep work. See Easy Mike's advice above.
1) lighter colors will tend to conceal more of the flaws in the substrate, and
2) metallic will tend to emphasize flaws in the substrate more than a solid version of the same color.
3) metallic's usually require more experience to lay down without noticeable variation than do solid colors
If you are confident that your prep work has given you a flawless substrate and you (or your painter) has the experience, go with the maroon metallic. Otherwise locate someone with experience and go back to your prep work. See Easy Mike's advice above.
Last edited by Rotonda; Apr 8, 2019 at 07:06 AM.
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If you want people to actually look at your car and you're going to paint it burgundy, put metallic in it. Maybe a really fine gold or red....or both. 'Flat' burgundy might be the original color, but the 'Earth color' days of the 1970's are over! The paint needs to 'pop' to get someone's attention.
Now, if your idea of "success" is to have an NCRS judge say to you, "Nice paint", have at the non-metallic burgundy.
Now, if your idea of "success" is to have an NCRS judge say to you, "Nice paint", have at the non-metallic burgundy.
Last edited by 7T1vette; Apr 8, 2019 at 09:51 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '05
^^Metallic really makes the body lines pop, C3 definitely has that going for it. Up to you how ""big" your metallic looks.
Dont listen to any voice but your own when it comes to choosing paint, you have to love it we dont
Dont listen to any voice but your own when it comes to choosing paint, you have to love it we dont
Last edited by cv67; Apr 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
Safety Car
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If you decide to go with the 69 Corvette original Burgundy 988, then it is a metallic, see link
http://corvettepaintcodes.com/
I believe the amount of metallic in the original 988 is not a whole lot compared to modern views on metallic. You can also check out 69 Burgundy paint jobs on the internet to view some photos. And last, you could talk to your local PPG rep who might mix you a sample to view.
Hope this helps and good luck. I have a 69 that is originally Cortez Silver, that I believe I going to paint the original 988 Burgundy as well.
http://corvettepaintcodes.com/
I believe the amount of metallic in the original 988 is not a whole lot compared to modern views on metallic. You can also check out 69 Burgundy paint jobs on the internet to view some photos. And last, you could talk to your local PPG rep who might mix you a sample to view.
Hope this helps and good luck. I have a 69 that is originally Cortez Silver, that I believe I going to paint the original 988 Burgundy as well.
Last edited by 20mercury; Apr 8, 2019 at 08:01 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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One of things I've done to pick out a paint color is spend some time driving around new/used car lots looking at paint colors. I find it easier to see it on a car not just a paint chip. Also if you choose a current car color it's easier to match if something happens and you need to match the paint
Safety Car
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From: los altos hills california
The one thing about metallics I will caution you about is to orient the objects to be painted as they would appear on the car. It's tempting to lay the doors flat ... don't. The metallic "settles" in a different orientation and that drastically changes the color, especially with darker colors. Also, a final light 'drop coat' really brings out the sparkle.
