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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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please give me your advise/opinion on a paint choice! i have a 79 in for a repaint and have been going back and forth on a paint choice. its between dodge PATRIOT BLUE PB7 and LEXUS INDIGO INK PEARL 8P4. im worried the lexus may be too violet and the patriot may not pop enough. ANY THOUGHTS OR ANY OTHER COLOR CHOICES I SHOULD LOOK AT? THANK YOU, THE CARS BEING SPRAYED THIS WEEK
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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That's a very personal choice. It is your car. See if you can see each of the colors on a car to possibly help you make the choice. Good luck!
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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thanks i know but havent seen a color yet that really makes me say YES THATS IT.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Go to a dealership and look at a car in that color. Paint chips in a catalog are not the same, you need to see a car outdoors to really know if it's the color for you.

Also, at the same time, walk the lot and maybe you'll see a car in a color you really love.
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