Precision Red
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
I'm not one that thinks they should bring back Torch Red either. Torch Red was to orange. But Precision Red is just BORING.
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Re: Precision Red (Corvette Junkie)
You are making me feel bad, I have ordered the Precision red, and I will stick to it because it looks great in the magazines. I hope it is just a matter of personal taste. I read in one of your posts that you didn't like the torch red either?
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
Have either of you guys seen the Precision Red in person?
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
Not trying to make you feel bad just being honest but at the Birthday Bash I did not hear many positive comments about Precision Red. Yes I was glad to see Torch Red go but I think they made a mistake with Precision Red. I would just like to see a nice bright pure red.
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Re: Precision Red (Corvette Junkie)
Well I hope it is not boring in my eyes, and if the magazines are any indication (at least they have good photos) I should be happy. I mean mag red looks ok in a magazine and looks great in person. Maybe just because I have it ordered and I want a red corvette this time I have convinced myself I will like it.
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
TedG, keep that same order don't listen to Bmadden he just stays in these precision red posts and talks all negative about P red because he has torch orange which was ugly enough for gm to ditch it and he's inferior.....go with what you like I perfer P red over torch orange anyday I also like mag/dark red.
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Re: Precision Red (wildman378)
TedG, keep that same order don't listen to Bmadden he just stays in these precision red posts and talks all negative about P red because he has torch orange which was ugly enough for gm to ditch it and he's inferior.
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Re: Precision Red (BMadden)
I try to refrain from saying bad things about others choice of stuff on their Vettes, lest I have that exact same thing. Especially in the personal taste department. In reality I am really liking the Precision red. If the car came in torch red I would have been happy. If they were both offered I would have to lean toward the Precision Red. I really didn't notice it being too dark until someone said something.
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
"Wow, I didn't know they let 10 year olds post on this forum. If you want to get into personal attacks, wildman, be sure to ask for your mommy's permission before you play with the big boys. You've been warned!"
thats all I have to say
thats all I have to say
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Re: Precision Red (wildman378)
"Wow, I didn't know they let 10 year olds post on this forum. If you want to get into personal attacks, wildman, be sure to ask for your mommy's permission before you play with the big boys. You've been warned!"
thats all I have to say
thats all I have to say
I know it is. Buh-bye.
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
Ted:
FWIW. I had a Mil Yellow on order. But I called my dealer and changed it to Precision Red after reading this thread.
I think it looks way better than the orange/red color of the C5. It's a worldclass color worthy which wouldn't look out of place running among the Ferraris, Porsches, Lambos.
BTW, I am hoping the GM paint is not as soft as German. I have 3 996 in the last 5 years, all Artic Silver. The german paint is so soft that you have to use lamb wool mint and rinse with TWO bucket of waters after every wipe. Otherwise, the tiniest particles in the mint will cause noticable swirl marks. It's really difficult not to have noticable swirl marks in dark german paint.
FWIW. I had a Mil Yellow on order. But I called my dealer and changed it to Precision Red after reading this thread.
I think it looks way better than the orange/red color of the C5. It's a worldclass color worthy which wouldn't look out of place running among the Ferraris, Porsches, Lambos.
BTW, I am hoping the GM paint is not as soft as German. I have 3 996 in the last 5 years, all Artic Silver. The german paint is so soft that you have to use lamb wool mint and rinse with TWO bucket of waters after every wipe. Otherwise, the tiniest particles in the mint will cause noticable swirl marks. It's really difficult not to have noticable swirl marks in dark german paint.
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Re: Precision Red (Paul_SF)
Paul, I have a new Black Silverado SS, and the paint on that is not bad. I wash the crap out of it. A lot of times I just rinse it off and wipe it with a chamois. The swirl marks are there but nothing a good coat of Zaino doesn't seem to fix. And thanks for the words of encouragement, I truly believe the precision red was a good choice. Now I am looking at every red car or truck and try to do a mental comparison.
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
I was just looking at the February Road and Track and if that is any indication of what the precision red looks like I am completely sold. That red is really red. Just beautiful. The pictures in there have a great view of the rear with a C5 sitting next to it. I had forgotten I had that magazine and really hadn't had much of a chance to look at it. Side by side the C6 really shows it's stuff. I can't wait till mine comes in.
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Re: Precision Red (TedG)
I think the red C6 in all of the early magazines is the same one used for the unveiling in Detroit. Sorry that C6 was not Precision Red.
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Re: Precision Red (Kevin93)
"What they should do is replace the metalic red with the precision RED while keeping the TORCH RED also. That way everyone will be happy. "
Not everyone infact more would be upset theres a lot os mag red and 90-95 dark red lovers these 2 colors are basicly the same check my sig which that pic wasn't out in the sunlight.
Not everyone infact more would be upset theres a lot os mag red and 90-95 dark red lovers these 2 colors are basicly the same check my sig which that pic wasn't out in the sunlight.