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  1. 05-18-2011, 07:40 AM #1
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    New paint...help me pick a color

    I'm finally getting around to painting a long term project. Its not a Mustang though I do have two in line after the current project. This paint will be going on my 351W powered Ranger. I'd like to paint it blue but there are a ton of nice shades. Went to Tri-Star in Blairsville yesterday and rode around trying to pick a shade. The two that caught my eye were Vista Blue Metallic and Kona Blue Metallic. Both are darker shades. Also saw Flame Blue Metallic but it was a little too light for my taste.

    What other "somewhat dark" shades of blue are out there that you guys like? I've got a couple days before I shoot color...lots of primer to wet sand in the meantime. Anyone wanna help?
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  2. 05-18-2011, 11:37 AM #2
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    i have always liked true blue metallic, it came on like 02 lightnings and 01 cobras
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  3. 05-18-2011, 02:02 PM #3
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    LOVE Kona Blue!!
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    sonic blue...
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  5. 05-18-2011, 09:57 PM #5
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    +1 for Sonic Blue, Bright Atlantic Blue is great, but maybe too light for what your going for
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    ^ I'm in love with that car! Brandon might buy it for me someday! lol
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  7. 05-18-2011, 11:17 PM #7
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    I had Sonic picked but did not care for the heavy purple flop on all three variants. The Bright antlantic was also an option but it was just too light. I looked at all the Vista Blue variants tonight...the lightest variant with heavy metallic might be the one. Just not looking forward to the finding out the price tomorrow!
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    Hey...the blue will be cheaper than red!!!
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  9. 05-19-2011, 01:54 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby View Post
    Hey...the blue will be cheaper than red!!!
    X2! Good luck with the repaint!

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  10. 05-19-2011, 02:13 PM #10
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    I like the Sonic Blue as well.... its very similar to the Le Mans Blue that i'm considering painting my 'vette this year.... mine will probably be either black, Le Mans Blue, or Sunset Orange Metallic...
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    Do Vista Blue!
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