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 posted on December 28th, 2002 at 10:00 PM |
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for those who resprayed: what made u choose that colour?
will be considering soon a colour choice for my Oval as it will be getting a respray.
im finding it hard to stick with a colour, i will like something one week, then next it will change (part of my indecisiveness).
anyway, wondering wat lead to the colour of ur own VWs, also, some suggestions for my Oval's colour if u like...
thanks
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| posted on December 28th, 2002 at 10:37 PM |
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thanks adam
thats a good method, and i gotta work out wat style im going for too
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| posted on December 29th, 2002 at 12:12 AM |
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As discussed through ICQ - I reckon having a look through your nearest motorcycle shop. There are a massice range of classic and stand alone colours.
The drawback is the paint is dear.
Triumphs (in my opinion) have by far the deepest and most professionally laid on paint of them all but they are all much the same with some model
being obviously better than others. The use of clear is an interesting comparison between makes also.
As I am in the process of choosing a replacement colour - I will probably go around different paint shops and have a look at their mistints - left
overs and old stock and choose from them on the cheap. There might be a colour I would have never thought of.
Rationale - Dark attracts heat; light glares the eyes; reds leave buff marks unless your dam good; Orange just sux because it does, and bi colours are
usually the best choice for a stand alone ride but then the difficulty of choice doubles. Copying off someone else isn't making your car unique -
go into a paint store and have a look at the range of colours on offer.
Photo shop will help you to paint you car in a test scenario - you have the camera - take a few pics and have a go!
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| posted on December 29th, 2002 at 07:15 AM |
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nobody had a Beetle that colour.
Do a paint chip n stick it in front of you for a few weeks....
then you wont change yr mind
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| posted on December 29th, 2002 at 08:06 PM |
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A lot will depend on what style you go as mentioned above....some new car colours can look cool unexpectedly (a bloke I know painted his beetle the
new Monaro green colour and it looks great).
If you already have an interior that will narrow down your exterior colour - some colours will go others won't. Best to look through as many mags
or piccies on the net as you can before making the big decision. If you are worried, just buy 250 or 500ml of your final choice and spray a guard or
something so you can make sure before buying 2L of the stuff!
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| posted on December 29th, 2002 at 09:17 PM |
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dont go by the colour depicted in photo's and mags or on the net.
this is probably the most sensible thing i have been told when looking for a colour - i reckon its a good point, as you dont want your car to only
look good in photos !:cry
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 08:56 AM |
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Good point Skewy as rarely the colour off the gun ends up the same as what you see in the mags/net, but apart from seeing cars in the flesh or just
going for it and hoping for the best, how else can you know what looks good/crap?
The photos/mags/net pics give some guides to narrow colour choice down, the exact shades will obviously differ.
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 10:35 AM |
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I saw this awesome green on a BMW M Roadster it looked like a green from a plant it was light but a very deep colour that would look awesome on a
beetle.
Also Audi have some nice colours which are also a little pearlescent my favourite is Nogaro Blue
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 06:23 PM |
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3 words....
HOUSE OF KOLOUR!
these guys make the best colours if you cant find it in there catologue well........ well youll probably be looking for eternity?! as an ex design
student have looked through and used a fair few paints/colours and H.O.K wins every time! |
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 06:45 PM |
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Original resto demands the orig colour.
If you want to deviate from what you car was when it left the factory ie customize etc , then it's probably open slather. But, if originality is
your aim, then the car's birth certificate should be your guide even if you're not really fond of the colour! I think there's nothing
worse to see a nicely painted car & then open the door or boot & there's the original colour looking at you!
Either way ( orig or not) your re-spray will be expensive & unless your are gen. serious about keeping it forever, then by being "way out
there" with your colour choice you are taking a risk that the next owner will not like it.
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 08:09 PM |
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the original colour that i can see on the inside of the glove box lid is that pale blue/grey colour. does anyone know wat this colour is?
i dont think i will go too crazy with the colour, i like factory VW beetle colours, maybe add a pearl to modernise it. maybe a satin or matt finish?
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 09:01 PM |
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I love the 50s and early 60s vw colours, some cool pastelly tones that suit the shape so well.
I only know what I have read but I think Satin/matt is a lot harder than gloss to get a really good finish (no colour sanding possible!). Maybe
someone can correct me though 
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 09:16 PM |
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I chose a colour for the intended theme for my car. I wanted a sleeper , something that looked old and slow.
I was looking through the paint chip books and saw this Grey-Green. It just got me thinking "plain simple and cheap" I just bought the
basic colours and mixed it myself . I did a test mix to get the ratio desired then noted the formula and mixed it up. Good quality paint but some of
my prep work was poor so I have a few blemishes. Cost of respray 140 plus 2 weeks part time labour.
Result, car looks Old...just what I wanted...sweet:kiss
Regards,Glenn>
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 09:25 PM |
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Adam , I had most of the gear, and only needed Thinners/undercoat/paint.
What shade of Burgundy did you decide on?
Are you going to put clear over? I wish I had.
Regards,Glenn>
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 09:35 PM |
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Adam, your dad is very kind!! I am fortunate that when I was younger my dad understood my vw addiction as well and helped out where he could (I
don't hold it against him that he is into old chevy's :P)
Not to mention he had all the grinders/drills/sanders/compressor etc etc that I used over the years! Now it hurts the wallet each time I buy a new
tool, but it is money well spent.
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 09:50 PM |
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colour
I have already picked the colour for my respray, all I have to do is save for it. I love the green of the new SS commodore with a nice set of chrome
wheels. Lowered of coarse
keep on buggin
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| posted on December 30th, 2002 at 09:52 PM |
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Paint
Each of the VW that I own will get respraied (i am a panel beaterspray painter)
the super bug will be painted in HSV Cherry Black. (already have the paint just have to get the rest of the kit.)
the rest of them we have not decided what colour they will be painted. I will be painting them in 2pac. Great finish but expensive to buy.
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| posted on December 31st, 2002 at 10:55 AM |
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EASY...
my Split was orange and another 7 colours underneath that, I repainted it the original colour that was located in the spare wheel well.
Tourquoise/White 2 tone Microbus colours.
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| posted on December 31st, 2002 at 05:37 PM |
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What I did was paint the bus the original colour, but in two Pack with a hint of pearl, and clear over the top. The Purple Flames were the most
clashing colour I could think of that would be in your face and make the bus unique.
Not conservative, but certainly makes people comment when they see it. good or bad I like to know that it is at the least - unique in it's own
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| posted on December 31st, 2002 at 08:53 PM |
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Hey Adz your system of choosing a colour is great!! Still don't klnow whether to keep Bel her present recognisable colour, go the classic dark
blue (tempting) or go totally wild with her. Well I mean I haven't seen my original colour for years now!!! :o LOL |
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| posted on January 1st, 2003 at 09:48 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 14yroldwith1963beetle
I spent over $400 today
4ltr paint (Dark red so it was expensive)
4ltr primer
20 L thinners
5 L prepwash
Spray gun (Star brand gravity feed)
painting mask
and some other little bits a peices
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So did you already have a compressor? Or was that included in the price of the gun head?
To me $400 is not much for a paint job!
Andrew
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| posted on January 1st, 2003 at 01:51 PM |
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:bounce:bounce Yahoo!!!! It's happening :thumb |
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| posted on January 2nd, 2003 at 09:46 AM |
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make a model!
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posted by Dasdubber
Good point Skewy as rarely the colour off the gun ends up the same as what you see in the mags/net, but apart from seeing cars in the flesh or just
going for it and hoping for the best, how else can you know what looks good/crap?
The photos/mags/net pics give some guides to narrow colour choice down, the exact shades will obviously differ.
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I went to hobbyco, bought a tamiya VW beetle model, and some extra mag wheels etc, and made the model exactly how i want it painted!
this way you have the car that you want sitting in your room or at work for a while and you either like it or not.. but u can always change the colour
or the model for next to nothing.
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| posted on January 2nd, 2003 at 03:11 PM |
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Colour
I personally think the stock colour is best, as you can make it look like a Cal-looker, or a stocker, or resto-custom! It also wont be hard to colour
match, if you scratch it or hit it, and need to resprey it!All you have to do then is add the accesories for the look your after!!!!
But If you want something to blow people away go for House of Kolor (all their Kandy's are wicked)!!!!!!
Cheers N!
PS the best thing to do is to prepare properly, and then what ever colour you do it it will look good!!!!
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| posted on January 2nd, 2003 at 04:12 PM |
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hey
i chop and change all the time but with hours on the bus selecta i finally choose a colour (also seen this colour on a 55 split and it looked awesome)
they are bog stock colours just light beige bottom dark beige top lowered on standard colour co-ordinated wheels.
there are millions to choose from its nearly impossible.
hey adz how many cubic inch is your compressor?
cheers
rhys
p.s. whats a good body filler?
it aint just cool its aircool'd
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Hey Kombi-kid, the best Body filler is BODY WORK! Panel beating. Please dont use bog! Get it as straight as possible then lead fill, of MAYBE a skim
coat of bog.
The better the prep work the better the finish!!!
Cheers N!
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Its is when you use lead instead of bog, You never get cracks, it doesnt shrink, so therefore the job ends up being of better quality! Not many ppl
do it anymore! But I would recomend it!!!!
Cheers! N!:thumb
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Im actually not sure how its done, but specialist custom shops do it alot! Thankfully the guy painting my car knows how to do it (if needed, cause the
car is ultra straight as it is) But you could ring a custom shop and ask them! Sorry Bud, I only know of the procedure, not how its done!!! I wish I
knew so I could do it myself!!!
Cheers! N!
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| posted on January 3rd, 2003 at 04:22 PM |
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hey
unity what is the colour in that photo near ya name????? is thaty your beetle???
cheers
rhys
p.s. if you haver anmymore photos could you send them to me???
it aint just cool its aircool'd
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| posted on January 3rd, 2003 at 07:05 PM |
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Adam,
Yes lead wiping is a slow process, and is much more labour intensive. I can do it, but it is so hard to get right. It does give a better finish, and
very satisfying results. I wont do it anymore except on joins, as the lead is very poisinous.
If filler is used correctly, and a good quality one at that, a satisfactory result can be achieved.
I have worked on cars that have won national show events and appeared in Street machine magazine etc, and they have all had body filler used on them.
CORRECTLY.
I use Spies Hecker Red Brown primer on the bare metal, and put the filler over this, then put the Red brown on again. This seals the filler in, and it
will last as long as any paintjob will on to.
Peter
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