Difference in 99spec vintage red and 93?
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Difference in 99spec vintage red and 93?
From my hyper-rev and other magazines it seems as if the 99 spec vintage red is darker than the 93-95 models. Is it just my eyes or is the paint code different?
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afaik it's exactly the same. However, the red, at least as it came from the factory, hasn't held up well - it's possible that the fact that almost every old FD is starting to go pinkish = your perception
also, afaik, the only colors to change were silver (silverstone -> highlight), white (chaste -> pure) and yellow (comp yellow mica -> whatever color they used for the rs-r and last bathurst-r)
also, afaik, the only colors to change were silver (silverstone -> highlight), white (chaste -> pure) and yellow (comp yellow mica -> whatever color they used for the rs-r and last bathurst-r)
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Some people yes some say no. I believe it is a different color, but is still called vintage red. If you've read the Import Speed South article the guy purchases a 99 spoiler and it comes painted a darker red then VR.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...red+paint+code
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...red+paint+code
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Originally Posted by DaiOni
it would be very unlikely for a manufacturer to change the paint and keep the same name.
paint fade.
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Definitely. when I had my MB 94 FD I got rear-ended and had to get the back end replaced and repainted. The new paint, still Montego Blue, looked SO much darker than the stuff that was on there before. I think you can just attribute it to 12 years of sun, smog, rain, salt, dirt, etc.
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You guys also have to remember that base FD colors were NOT clear coated from the factory which attributed to these paint issues we're talking about here. Red is the most oxidizing color add to that not having a clearcoat you can imagine what will happen over the years. Maybe Mazda at some point started clear coating the base colors at some point and therefore may explain why some of the newer model Vintage Red FD's look different.
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Originally Posted by BlueRex
Agreed, but that's the most likely possibility in this case.
Doubtful. If the South Import Speed link was still up you would see the obvious color difference. The thread I linked mentions that the 99 spec spoiler that MichaelB145 recieved was a different red and, as I mentioned above, the South Import Speed article mentions the same thing. I can also remember, yet can't seem to find with the search function, several threads asking for the paint code.
Doubtful. If the South Import Speed link was still up you would see the obvious color difference. The thread I linked mentions that the 99 spec spoiler that MichaelB145 recieved was a different red and, as I mentioned above, the South Import Speed article mentions the same thing. I can also remember, yet can't seem to find with the search function, several threads asking for the paint code.
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Would you guys think it would be stupid to repaint a 94 FD that only has 21k original miles? I just want the perfect finish, plus I have extra cash laying around. In the long end would you think a repainted FD would increase the value vs. one with original paint?
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The mileage has nothing to do whether it needs to be repainted or not. Usually age and how it was cared for is what matters. If it's faded from the sun then sure, go ahead and paint it. Personally, I think a new paint job adds value to the car, but if the original paint is still in good condition, it wouldn't matter.
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My FD was repainted the factory 3 stage VR about 9k miles ago and definitely has a darker sheen to it than many other VR cars I come upon. If you'd like to see more pics, do a search under my s/n and the keyword 'pics.'
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Originally Posted by X-Ped
I love your car, definatly looks a bit darker. Maybe its because of the clear coat? Anyways is the paint code for the 3 stage nu?
If you can believe it, I only had to pay material costs for the paint job---$1200. I did all the removal and reinstall labor myself, which was simulaneouly a pain the *** and a big learning experience. This paint job would have run me at least $4000 elsewhere, given the care and amount of detail that went into the process.
Needless to say, I am one lucky bastard
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Originally Posted by SiKoPaThX
I personally know the owner of the car you are referring to and have seen it in person. Despite what he says in the article, I do not think the 99spec is a different color. As others have mentioned, the type of paint used back in 93 was of a horrible quality. Years late the problem was fixed. Perhaps the car looks a deeper red in pictures, but I assure you in person it is the the same VR. It may only look different because it is a different type of paint, but overall the color is unchanged.
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dudes, all fd's were clear coated. single stage paint is a base and clear coat combined. the other code is a for a 3 stage process in which a orangeish red base is laid on, followed by a toner(not pearl) and then clearcoated. you can also tint the clearcoat to get a custom effect
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