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chavie77
06-10-2009, 11:25 AM
Hello All,
I am in the process of stripping my 68 Firebird to the bare metal and etch priming it. I am close to painting the car but ran into a wall. I am looking for a dark, deep, rich dark burgundy color to paint the car. I saw this pic below on the net but no details on the paint was disclosed. If anyone has any idea what color would closely match the one in the pic I would greatly appreciate it. Also since I want a dark, deep color should I have a black base and if so how many coats should I use and how many coats of clear coat should be applied?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/3436889922_4e24933b8b-1.jpg?v=0:lurk:

jy211
06-10-2009, 11:31 AM
maybe a brandywine?

chavie77
06-10-2009, 11:38 AM
would you consider this a ppg or HOK paint. Which brand would be the best quality? and is the paint on the pic considered a pearl? Sorry for all the questions but I am not paint savvy and before I go to a body shop, I like to get some bit of knowledge on what I want exactly...

jy211
06-10-2009, 11:57 AM
not paint savy either. I'd guess at HOK. I am sure the paint guru's will chime in shortly...

Ishmael
06-10-2009, 03:50 PM
That looks a lot like the paint on my 68 bird. I went with acura fire pepper pearl.