Torch Red vs Bright Red Paint
05-11-2013, 05:59 PM
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Torch Red vs Bright Red Paint
Does anybody have the paint chips or can tell me how much difference there is between the Mid C4 Bright Red and the later Torch Red? Thought it may be the same with just a change of the name. Thanks
05-11-2013, 06:26 PM
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Definately different shades of red. I believe the Torch Red has a slight orange tint to it - it is brighter IMO than the Bright Red. The Bright Red is a deeper Red sort of like the Porsche Guards Red.
I have both reds and when my cars are next two each other there is mistaking the two as the same hue. [IMG]
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Check out pictures of my cars and see if you can tell the diff -> http://s183.photobucket.com/user/2LT...ns%20Am?sort=2
I have both reds and when my cars are next two each other there is mistaking the two as the same hue. [IMG]
[/IMG]Check out pictures of my cars and see if you can tell the diff -> http://s183.photobucket.com/user/2LT...ns%20Am?sort=2
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05-11-2013, 06:27 PM
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Unless they are side by side, you probably wouldn't notice the difference, Bright red is a little darker than the torch red. Torch red is 93-04, so if you see a C5, it's torch red.
05-11-2013, 07:24 PM
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There is definitely a difference between the two.
Bright Red is more like fire engine red.
Torch Red has a orange hue to it.
Attached are some pics of my 93 next to a friends 89.
Rik
http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Riks4...small.jpg.html
Bright Red is more like fire engine red.
Torch Red has a orange hue to it.
Attached are some pics of my 93 next to a friends 89.
Rik
http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Riks4...small.jpg.html
05-11-2013, 08:25 PM
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My '89 was painted "Bright Red" when I bought it. Since it needed some body work and repainting, I had it done "Torch Red". I love the new color. People may scare you by saying that there's an orange hue to it, but all you notice is that it's really a super-bright red.
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05-11-2013, 10:45 PM
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The reason I was wondering is I'm looking for a Bright Red fiberglass top. I found one like new in Torch Red. I was hoping it would match. Thanks Guys.
05-12-2013, 06:48 AM
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I have the bright red Z in front, and a friends torch red is behind mine. Oh, there is a distinct difference, tho this is not the best photo to show it properly. But, 
with everyone so far that the torch red ... just POPS, especially in the sun!
with everyone so far that the torch red ... just POPS, especially in the sun!
05-12-2013, 09:19 AM
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Wow! C4's are still really great looking cars!
05-12-2013, 09:21 AM
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05-12-2013, 10:20 AM
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