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Old 10-21-11, 11:36 PM
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Help me choose a paint color?

I plan on getting my FC painted soon and I was hoping I could get some help or recommendations on choosing a color. I was thinking a a brighter silver or a candy red. I won't have the most money so I will be doing this myself with the assistance of a professional. Right now I am thinking House of Kolor paint and I am aware of the price.
Again I am open for any recommendations, because it is a hard decision. I have even considered a flat black just for the price. It would be a higher quality flat black.
For people who have painted these before I would also like to know how much material you used. I want it to really shine and look good like a show car.
Thanks in advance,
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Originally Posted by ImpartialMouse
I want it to really shine and look good like a show car.
Then flat black would probably be a poor choice.

I've always been a big fan of deep and/or glossy red FC's, but my personal preference for regular driving is 'black as sin'.
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Haha yeah thats definately what I was thinking, but I have seen good looking flat black FCs. Im kinda leanin towards a bright blue but the brakes would need to be changed. Other than that everything would pretty much match.
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With those rims, a deep crimson red would be really tasteful.

And I am NOT talking "maroon".
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I would say metalic blue or perl blue.. But if you can't make up your mind you can do what this dude in bellevue did.. he got a jetta that had every door and hood painted a different color
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I definately like the idea of blue. Here are the three colors I have in mind.
http://www.houseofkolor.com/images/s...apes/PBC42.jpg
http://www.houseofkolor.com/images/s...KBC04_BC25.jpg (could be lighter)
http://www.houseofkolor.com/images/s...KBC20_BC25.jpg
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High gloss white FTW
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I love white FCs but I want something that stands out. Thank you for the recommendation!
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Originally Posted by ImpartialMouse
These three colors are pretty cool... So many people have silver and blue FC's. That blue could be a bit lighter. It looks great, though.

If that red were a bit darker... That would be unique.
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If you wana stand out hit it with either a deep blue and then add purple pearl, or just go with a chameleon color
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Originally Posted by dwb87
These three colors are pretty cool... So many people have silver and blue FC's. That blue could be a bit lighter. It looks great, though.

If that red were a bit darker... That would be unique.
The darker red is a candy apple red. So many people use that color on other cars.
I am still open for any other suggestions.
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Here is a lighter blue. http://www.houseofkolor.com/images/s...apes/PBC36.jpg

Never expected this much response! I want to thank all of you.
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