Paint/Body Corvette Materials, Techniques, and How To

Looking for Orange. :)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:18 PM
  #1  
SHAKERATTLEROLL's Avatar
SHAKERATTLEROLL
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,362
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio TX
Default Looking for Orange. :)

Would anyone on the forum know of a good Orange that really looks good? And a picture if possible would be great. . I just think Orange is not something you see all of the time.

Thank You everyone in advance.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:25 PM
  #2  
MakoShark72's Avatar
MakoShark72
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,993
Likes: 9
From: Gig Harbor WA
Default

I like the 06 (?) color Atomic Orange, and plan to paint my 72 that color this summer. Sorry no pix handy.
Reply
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:57 PM
  #3  
Scott Marzahl's Avatar
Scott Marzahl
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,349
Likes: 419
From: Seattle Area WA
Default

For a bright orange I prefer Chevy Hugger Orange.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:43 AM
  #4  
porchdog's Avatar
porchdog
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,442
Likes: 87
From: bluff dale tx
Default

spi has a brite orange.
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:49 PM
  #5  
Tintin's Avatar
Tintin
Cartoon Character
Supporting Lifetime Gold
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,440
Likes: 0
From: Can't be more than 114... Arizona
Default

There is a C2 coupe here in AZ that is hugger orange, I will take a pic next time I see it..

In the meantime, you want Orange? These guys have ORANGE baby

http://www.houseofkolor.com/hok/gallery/PPA/PP2005.jsp

Check out that F150 and see only blue for the rest of the day mortal!

I wanted to paint my C2 that colour but my asthetics supervisor won't allow it. She won't wear practical shoes either

Here is a C3 in carosel red/ hugger orange:


Last edited by Tintin; Apr 16, 2007 at 12:56 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:02 PM
  #6  
Plastic Pig's Avatar
Plastic Pig
Live Free or Die
Supporting Lifetime Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,943
Likes: 27
From: One thing is for sure this kind of discourse and BS would not be tolerated on the NCRS forum. Ohio
Default



2003 Lamborghini orange pearl.

Last edited by Plastic Pig; Apr 18, 2007 at 08:16 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:54 PM
  #7  
SHAKERATTLEROLL's Avatar
SHAKERATTLEROLL
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,362
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio TX
Default

Originally Posted by Duntov-097


2003 Lamborghini orange pearl.
Well I must say that I have been seriously looking at that Lamborghini Orange Pearl. Lars here on the forum painted his Nova with the same color. But I have not seen it in person. And well the pictures just do not show it very well. If you have seen this in person please give some feed back on it?
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:58 PM
  #8  
Plastic Pig's Avatar
Plastic Pig
Live Free or Die
Supporting Lifetime Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,943
Likes: 27
From: One thing is for sure this kind of discourse and BS would not be tolerated on the NCRS forum. Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Well I must say that I have been seriously looking at that Lamborghini Orange Pearl. Lars here on the forum painted his Nova with the same color. But I have not seen it in person. And well the pictures just do not show it very well. If you have seen this in person please give some feed back on it?


That's my car so I have seen it in person.

Being a pearl the color presents itself in many different shades and colors. It can look anything from pearl gold to a solid burnt orange depending on the light conditions.

Here are some more pics in different light to show you the spectrum of colors you will get with this color.


Sunny day, sun not shining directly on the car.



Part sun part shade.



In the garage under fluorescent lights.



From above in the sun.



In the dark wit a flash.



Part sun part shade.



Cloudy day with no sun.



In the booth.

Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-7

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:09 PM
  #9  
Plastic Pig's Avatar
Plastic Pig
Live Free or Die
Supporting Lifetime Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,943
Likes: 27
From: One thing is for sure this kind of discourse and BS would not be tolerated on the NCRS forum. Ohio
Default

There are 2 Lamborghini orange pearls.

Arancio Atlas mica. Color code 0058 is what I used.


Arancio Borealis color code LOE2 is shown below


Reply
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:30 AM
  #10  
SHAKERATTLEROLL's Avatar
SHAKERATTLEROLL
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,362
Likes: 1
From: San Antonio TX
Default

Originally Posted by Duntov-097
There are 2 Lamborghini orange pearls.

Arancio Atlas mica. Color code 0058 is what I used.


Arancio Borealis color code LOE2 is shown below


Can you tell me what you think between the two colors that you have mentioned? I have a feeling that the pictures do not due the paint justice?
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 10:39 AM
  #11  
lars's Avatar
lars
Tech Contributor
Supporting Lifetime Gold
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
Photogenic
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 14,375
Likes: 6,374
From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
Default

Shake -
I shot the 0058 color on the Nova that you've seen pictures of. It's pretty impressive, and draws a crowd every time it comes out of the trailer at the track. The other big bonus with that color is that it's really easy to shoot, and it lays down very nice - easiest tri-coat I've ever shot.
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:11 AM
  #12  
Plastic Pig's Avatar
Plastic Pig
Live Free or Die
Supporting Lifetime Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,943
Likes: 27
From: One thing is for sure this kind of discourse and BS would not be tolerated on the NCRS forum. Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Can you tell me what you think between the two colors that you have mentioned? I have a feeling that the pictures do not due the paint justice?
You're right that the pictures don't realy do the car justice. My only real complaint with the color would be that, in the shade or on a cloudy day the color is somewhat subdued. Like you can see in the snow pic, sometimes the color looks like a solid non pearl burnt orange almost rust. My friends says I'm nuts so I guess it's just a personal preference thing.

The Arancio Borealis addresses this and is more orange and less gold. It stays a brighter orange in the shade.


I agree with Lars that the color always draws a crowd. Matching the paint after repair is not easy.
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 01:28 PM
  #13  
Scott Marzahl's Avatar
Scott Marzahl
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,349
Likes: 419
From: Seattle Area WA
Default

This was the first color (LOE2) my son wanted me to shoot on his '76 and after hearing it was tri-color I kind of shied away from it not to mention the fact that it would be a bear to match when it got nicked plus the $1,200 bill for materials that I was quoted.

Now he is after a HOK candy job however I'm kind of leaning towards the SPI orange since this is a street car. If it was a show car then I think the Lambo L0E2 would be a no brainer.

How hard would you guys rate this paint job to touch up, I'm assuming one would need to re-shoot the whole panel.

Also as an alternative, has anyone used the ALSA base pearls, if so, what did you think of them.

Thanks.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:39 PM
  #14  
nd4speed's Avatar
nd4speed
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Altoona pa
Default

spitfire orange. I had a 79 roadrunner that color. Planning on doing vette that color. 1 can't find a pic though
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:50 AM
  #15  
mredi1's Avatar
mredi1
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 628
Likes: 1
From: Charlotte area NC
Default

Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Would anyone on the forum know of a good Orange that really looks good? And a picture if possible would be great. . I just think Orange is not something you see all of the time.

Thank You everyone in advance.
69/70 Hugger Orange gets my vote. Here is the thread of mine being worked on http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1590723 to see some pictures. Good Luck
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Looking for Orange. :)





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:11 PM.

story-0
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-2
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE