Doing an OEM paint color story.. who here used an OEM color rather than a custom one?

[Steve1968LS2]

And what are the hot OEM colors out there right now.

I'm doing ones like the Subaru blue my '69 was painted and the new Atomic Orange.

What else is hot?

Thoughts?

Also looking for cool silvers and "earth tones"

Good high res shots might get used in the story to illustrate :)

[ViperBlue68]

mines a factory dodge color :rolleyes:

[OHCbird]

I used 1968 Pontiac April Gold, which is a gold with a slight green-hue to it. Looks great & it's different. The interior is also April Gold. Looks great when you open the doors- the accent lighting really shows the color when ya open the doors.

I used a modern two-stage formulation for it, so the sheen is actually a lot deepr than the original. Although it's not Resale red, it gets many compliments. When the car is een by the rest of the world, that is.

I have some pics- if you didn't throw up at first mention of the color. It really is a cool blend of gold & green.

Jeff
From Iraq

[onebad2]

Mines just Elcipse bizen orange....

[NOPANTS-68]

I'm going with '07 Lexus Desert Sage Green cut with a flat black Motion "T" tail stripe.

[Mark Smith]

mie is someday going to be a cadillac or any gm for that matter,smokey green mettallic.

[MuscleRodz]

VW beetle green i think is being used a lot.

Mike

[Damn True]

VW beetle green i think is being used a lot.

Mike

Really?
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[Steve1968LS2]

mines a factory dodge color :rolleyes:


Viper blue? Do you know the color?

[ProTouring442]

Mine is 2005 GTO red.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

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[Steve1968LS2]

I'm going with '07 Lexus Desert Sage Green cut with a flat black Motion "T" tail stripe.

Nice, I think light greens are the next "big thing".. or at bigger than what green used to be.

Got a picture?

[Steve1968LS2]

Mine is 2005 GTO red.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill



Nice, if you have a high res email it to [email protected] along with your name location and car basics (year, make, etc)


I would like to have some musclecar examples to go with the factory pics I have.

Thanks

[NOPANTS-68]

Nice, I think light greens are the next "big thing".. or at bigger than what green used to be.

Got a picture?

No pics yet- heading into the body shop next month after my dyno session and a little thrash. I agree though- earth tones and the use of flat / semi gloss paints are red hot, at least i hope so. lol

[SHANE 73Z]

If I ever get top paint my car, the top 2 pics at present moment are:

1. 04 Pontiac GTO Barbados Blue
2. 80s Monte Carlo SS Blue

I really like the new blues that seem to have a gray tint to them to give them a "slate" color, I think that fits with your earth tone theme.

Shane

[dannyho]

I'm almost positive I'm going Viper red, if not mercedes magma red, and then flat john deere blitz black for the trim

[DarkBuddha]

I went with an OEM color; in fact, I chose the original color of my Mach: Bright Gold Metalic. It's not exactly "gold", but I think it's classic, vintage, and after nearly 40 years almost timeless. It provides excellent contrast for both darker acccents panels and trim and with brightwork and wheels. It's subdued but punchy (especially after I get it wetsanded and polished), and it isn't a belly button color or trendy (say like silver/pewter). It ain't exactly the nicest paint job, but I like it and it was cheap cheap cheap! Here are a couple pics:

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... and when the light hits it:

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...and, no, it still isn't done... sigh.

[MuscleRodz]

Really?
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifI have seen quite a bit of stuff around here painted that color. It is not what you think would be cool until you see it in the right context. Trepanier is good at that.

Mike

[Damn True]

I have seen quite a bit of stuff around here painted that color. It is not what you think would be cool until you see it in the right context. Trepanier is good at that.

Mike

I'll take your word for it. Perhaps on the right car with the right accents it might look good but on that VW.....split pea soup.

[6'9"Witha69]

I will either go with the Arrival Blue on my Silverado
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or the Electric blue on the Nissan 350Z
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[Steve1968LS2]

Yep, Arrival blue is on my list.. as is WRX blue for some strange reason.. lol

[Cruiser]

2002 Prowler Orange here, but I think you already know what that color looks like Steve.......

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[rellim51]

These are two Chrysler wheel colors.

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[z4me69]

69 camaro here chevy 07 laser blue with black dx1 stripe

[Steve1968LS2]

Anyone with their car painted an nice OEM color should let me know.. chance for ink.

Also looking for subdued colors.. silvers, greens, browns.. so long as it's OEM...

[Hrod382]

My '69... It's Arrival Blue but that isn't the best pic to illustrate it. The color is awesome in direct sunlight. This is funny because I realized I have no current pics really and I was going to head out tomorrow to get some new ones.

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I'm about to paint my '67 Blue Streak Metallic off new Toyotas, I'll start cutting it in next week so I should have finished pics in a few weeks.

[70TWO NOVA]

Heres another one for you called Starfire White (lexus paont code: 077) it is a beautiful color in the sun. Got some pearl in it.

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[Steve1968LS2]

My '69... It's Arrival Blue but that isn't the best pic to illustrate it. The color is awesome in direct sunlight. This is funny because I realized I have no current pics really and I was going to head out tomorrow to get some new ones.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/07/100_0068-1.jpg

I'm about to paint my '67 Blue Streak Metallic off new Toyotas, I'll start cutting it in next week so I should have finished pics in a few weeks.

Email me a GOOD high res picture by tomorrow noon (CA time) and I will use it in the story. Right now that color is illustrated by a Silvarado SS :)

I would rather use old cars where I can.

[email protected]

[Steve1968LS2]

Heres another one for you called Starfire White (lexus paont code: 077) it is a beautiful color in the sun. Got some pearl in it.

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Do you have the high res of that shot? My media pass on the Toyota site is down, so I can't get good images from them tonight. Actually I just say where you linked from.. that might be high enough resolution. :)

Just email it to the above address.. I've been looking for some nice whites and earthtones.. Thanks!

[BonzoHansen]

I saw 2 1st gens at Carlisle painted sunset orange metallic (from what I've been told), like the vettes & f-bodies. I'll see if i got good pics of them.

[PARKERRS]

I used '04 Ford Mineral Grey mettalic on my '73 Camaro with black stripes.

[black68ss]

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[dhardison]

Anyone with their car painted an nice OEM color should let me know.. chance for ink.:woot: :woot:

Steve,

My '70 Nova is painted GM LeMans Blue (GM code 71). Here are a few pics.....

WARNING**: The following JPGs are 40MB-60MB/each!

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[ViperBlue68]

Viper blue? Do you know the color?

:fingersx: ummmmmm Viper GTS Blue? with the Bright White Stripes if u need a paint code I can look through my paperwork

[70TWO NOVA]

Do you have the high res of that shot? My media pass on the Toyota site is down, so I can't get good images from them tonight. Actually I just say where you linked from.. that might be high enough resolution. :)

Just email it to the above address.. I've been looking for some nice whites and earthtones.. Thanks!

It was actually from an ebay auction, I cant find the original page, but here is the link to an identical car; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-LEXUS-GS300-PEARL-WHITE-LOADED-ONLY-18k-MILES_W0QQitemZ130131809332QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6299 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I hope you can use one of these images.

[70TWO NOVA]

Oh wait here it is, a little over half way down the page: http://www.ambassadorautosales.com/inventory.htm

[jaybee]

On my '57 Chevy I'm planning to use a blue similar to those already discussed here. On the quarter panels inside the stainless trim, where the textured sheet usually goes I plan to paint Ford Ivory Parchment Metallic. I can't find a good example of it online but it's approximately the color of the old "flesh" colored Crayola crayons.

[Hrod382]

That's funny that Lexus color comes up, I was going to use that as my stripe color on my racecar but it's a tri-coat and supposedly would build up too much.

I'm the man for OEM colors, especially blues and reds. I've painted two cars in the last few years and looked at a million colors on cars in parking lots/dealerships/on the road.

[Steve1968LS2]

:woot: :woot:

Steve,

My '70 Nova is painted GM LeMans Blue (GM code 71). Here are a few pics.....

WARNING**: The following JPGs are 40MB-60MB/each!

http://www.danhardison.com/HRPT2007/10620.jpg
http://www.danhardison.com/HRPT2006-ORIG/DSC02402.JPG
http://www.danhardison.com/HRPT2006-ORIG/DSC02403.JPG
http://www.danhardison.com/large/21445.JPG
http://www.danhardison.com/large/41134.JPG
http://www.danhardison.com/large/71662.JPG


I turned in the story this morning... but thanks!

I did save those pics though.. send me some info (maybe an engine shot) and I will run in the November Hometown.. :)

[email protected]

[Steve1968LS2]

:fingersx: ummmmmm Viper GTS Blue? with the Bright White Stripes if u need a paint code I can look through my paperwork

I've got it.. I included both Viper red and the darker Viper blue in the story.

The problem with stories like this is space.. there are DOZENS fo cool colors out there and I'm limited to 20 images.

Thanks for all the ideas guys.. appreciate it.

[dhardison]

I turned in the story this morning... but thanks!

I did save those pics though.. send me some info (maybe an engine shot) and I will run in the November Hometown.. :)

[email protected], a day late and $100 short! I'll get you some better pics and some info asap. What's your deadline for November Hometown?

Thanks!

[70TWO NOVA]

steve, did u get that lexus e-mial in time??

[BRIAN]

I think straight dark blue is the color this year. Every new Street Rod is blue with red interior. I can get you PPG codes but here are my choices:


1. 2006 Saturn blue/green flops from blue to green amazing for stock color.

2. 2007 Honda Civic navy blue

3. Land Rover 2007/08 gold/orange brighter and golder than 2006 orange.

4. And my favorite is the green on the bottom 1/2 of my Rambler. It is one year only 2004 Hummer/Cavalier green color that is so ugly that it is nice. There isn't a person who looks at it that doesn't think it is custom mix. Flops from green to gold to black. Lot of pearl. I picked it simply because it was near the black that I wanted. My pics are too big???


The best colors are the euro colors that we do not get here. They have car names that I never even heard of and the colors are just wild. A lot more daring than we are here in the states. Pick up a PPG euro paint chip book. I could loan you a set but they are heavy to ship.

[69TAPoser]

Ford color on a Pontiac... :hah:

2006 Tungsten Gray Clearcoat Metallic found on the Ford GT and my '69 Firebird:

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Phil

[killer69]

This is a 96 Mitisbushi factory color, called oslo green.
goes from a steel blue to gold in the sun looks really good

[ProTouring442]

This is a 96 Mitisbushi factory color, called oslo green.
goes from a steel blue to gold in the sun looks really good


Wow... more pics! More pics! Can we please get more pics!

Nice Nova!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[68Formula]

You really need to see this paint in person, but it is unbelievable! Looks like polished aluminum. To bad it wouldn't go well with my white interior and top. It's called Alubeam and I would love to see it on someone's Protourer.

[dannyho]

On our way to Carlisle this weekend we passed a brown metallic lexus SC403 that really caught our eye. looked kind of like a burnt penny, but it was really nice. I'd like to see it used on someones car. pictures can't really do it justice though, you have to see it for yourself
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[trapin]

Steve...mine is OEM. It is from the 2007 Corvette. "Machine Silver Metallic". Everyone that's seen it in person loves it. I couldn't be happier with it.

[andrewb70]

2001 Viper Red

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Andrew

[Steve1968LS2]

Thanks guys.. the story went in last week :)

The only problem with it is that there's SO MANY nice OEM colors to choose from.

I found my car would have cost over $500 more to paint in a custom color compared to using OEM prowler orange.

Oh and red is the most expensive solid color and silver is the least expensive metallic color.

[ProTouring442]

...red is the most expensive solid color...

That's because, as I understand it, the more red the red, the more real gold is in the formula.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[andrewb70]

That's because, as I understand it, the more red the red, the more real gold is in the formula.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

I think the Viper read on my GTO was over $500 per gallon.

Andrew

[Mean 69]

My 70 will be a factory color. Too late for this, but I'd like to throw it in the hoop. Monterey Red Metalic, it's a new Corvette color, and it rocks. Big character change in the light, flops from medium red to black, or darned near, no gold/brown/funky hues. Just red, and dark red.

In my opinion, Lexus has the best colors out right now. Their midnight blue, which they call Black Sapphire Pearl, is amazing, and without question will be on a future car of mine.

Nothing wrong with a factory color, most folks think they are custom. Cheaper too (but nothing is cheap in terms of paint anymore...)
M

[Rileys68Camaro]

Was supposed to be factory, but it got mixed wrong.

I want to stay with factory as it makes any future touch up, additions a little easier for the non custom shops to fix. Or me...

[racereno]

I've always been into non-metallics, lately those you would see on 30s and 40s antique autos. They've got some great looking neutrals although I'm leaning toward the dark side now.

[bigtyme1]

2007 Ast Martin

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