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MuRCieLaGo 06-21-11 11:25 PM

Which red color should I choose?
 
Hi,

We're actually painting the car. Tomorrow, I have to choose the color.

Do you have any idea?

I told him Mazdaspeed 3 2007 red-orange would be nice.

What do you guys think?

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...856138201.jpeg

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MR_Rick 06-21-11 11:36 PM

I like the RX-8 red, velocity red mica.

MuRCieLaGo 06-21-11 11:37 PM


Originally Posted by hondasr4kids (Post 10675513)
I like the RX-8 red, velocity red mica.

For sure it won't be the RX-8's red metallic, I really don't like it.

zeroG 06-22-11 02:29 AM

I don't like the red-orange of the mazda 3, imo makes it look too much like a plastic toy.

MuRCieLaGo 06-22-11 05:26 AM


Originally Posted by zeroG (Post 10675678)
I don't like the red-orange of the mazda 3, imo makes it look too much like a plastic toy.

But FDs ARE toys! :)

NVMYRX-7 06-22-11 07:27 AM

Factory red

ZE Power MX6 06-22-11 08:17 AM


Originally Posted by nvmyrx-7 (Post 10675808)
factory red

+1

GodSquadMandrake 06-22-11 08:48 AM

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Sunrise red, the old FB and FC color. I love it.

Sorry the picture is just the engine bay but it shows how it can change from red to orange depending on the lighting.

MR_Rick 06-22-11 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo (Post 10675514)
For sure it won't be the RX-8's red metallic, I really don't like it.

So much for giving you a suggestion.

Originally Posted by zeroG (Post 10675678)
I don't like the red-orange of the mazda 3, imo makes it look too much like a plastic toy.

+1

Originally Posted by NVMYRX-7 (Post 10675808)
Factory red

Then this would be my other suggestion but a better quality paint job with a deep clear coat.

rotarymaz 06-22-11 02:27 PM

Candy apple red!

chiefboon 06-22-11 02:38 PM

I struggled with this same topic as I'm having my VR FD repainted. Kicked around the idea of a Porsche Guards Red or Dodge Viper Red (as lighter options) and the Honda S2000 red (darker option)... In the end I am simply redoing the factory VR. Benefits are that (a) the door jams and engine bay will match very closely without needing to be repainted (assuming they are not faded) and (B) the same shop can easily match the color again in the future as needed.

I think the VR, when applied by a quality paint job, will be a very nice, deep red shade. I wouldn't let yourself get talked out of doing VR just because your car does not look nice (paint faded, pinkish, etc.)... A fresh VR is hard to beat.

purerx7 06-22-11 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by rotarymaz (Post 10676346)
Candy apple red!

+1, but guess I am a bit biased...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...rx7/file-7.jpg

KumoKyu 06-22-11 06:48 PM

^candy +1

dblboinger 06-24-11 12:40 AM

Definitely NOT a fan of red, but I gotta say purerx7's car looks great. I always thought brandy wine would look good too.

SayNoToPistons 06-24-11 12:49 AM


Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo (Post 10675514)
For sure it won't be the RX-8's red metallic, I really don't like it.

It isn't even a metallic, it is mica.

dblboinger 06-24-11 01:03 AM

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A couple of examples of brandywine. This is a Candy color also, so base coat has a great effect on the end result. The Chevelle has a silver base I think, not sure about the Camaro.

masonholmes 06-24-11 06:24 AM

I'm gonna vote for stock as well.

EDIT - oops, I guess "tomorrow" came & went.. what'd ya go with?

EUROX 06-24-11 07:22 PM

I'll be in the minority and go with the Mazdaspeed red as a nice choice. It reminds me of Ferrari red for some reason and really stands out among other red cars.


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