paint?

02-KQ-LASR · 30-09-2009, 12:43 PM

hey guys,
anyone got any ideas on what would look good on my car? im getting a new front bar in about 6 weeks, and then once thats installed im getting the whole cars paint redone. (as well as a lot of other things!)
im thinking either a black pearl over it, or maybe a white pearl over it...
i cant decide...
thn there was my old idea or a 2tone respray...
or maybe just getting it done black?
any one have any good ideas?
thanks.

-dc- · 30-09-2009, 02:39 PM

It is a very tough decision to make, although its really up to you what colour you want to paint it, because we can suggest anything but i may not be to your taste. maybe have alook at your favourite cars and what colours they are. maybe have a flick through Hot4's etc and see what you like. I have seen that your a member of another well known forum

that has alot of showcars etc, maybe have a look through their cars and see if anything there grabs your attention.

Just go with your gut feeling because ultimately its your decision and u have to drive the car after its all done.

Cosmo Dude · 30-09-2009, 02:43 PM

Black? Didn't they come black from the factory?
Anyway what -dc- said. Most show cars have a 'come look at me' paint scheme which needs to be bold.

Rupewrecht · 30-09-2009, 02:51 PM

two tone, and satin/flat color.

-dc- · 30-09-2009, 05:14 PM

that would look awesome rupe, i loved that photo chop you had of the satin aqua bj/sp20 sedan

marcs_sp20 · 30-09-2009, 05:23 PM

Take into consideration your interior, which is mostly dark blue Leather, so I'd be be looking at dark blues, white or even silver/greys...

I reckon a light silver & darker grey would look good as a 2 tone...

Rupewrecht · 30-09-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by -dc-

that would look awesome rupe, i loved that photo chop you had of the satin aqua bj/sp20 sedan

Such a shame the girlfriend killed the plans for that! Now she wants a damned MX-5

02-KQ-LASR · 30-09-2009, 09:58 PM

i still need to talk to the painter too see what he thinks woul work. but i might just do straight one colour with a pearl.. as i dont want it too standout too much and get dated, you know? like i think if i 2 toned it in a year or so it would look outdated and there would be a new theme going around... so if i go 1 colour it wil still be cool in a few years...

-dc- · 30-09-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Such a shame the girlfriend killed the plans for that! Now she wants a damned MX-5

lol! always the way hey, maybe you should keep the bj as another project and do it anyway!

bourbon · 01-10-2009, 12:26 PM

bright orange metalic

MMMMM sexy!!! like the lambo orange

marcs_sp20 · 01-10-2009, 12:52 PM

there was an electric orange bj1 a couple years back, was very pukalicious

how bout a teal base with white pearl?

-dc- · 01-10-2009, 01:10 PM

bright orange can cheapen cars, haveta be abit careful with the bright colours I think

bourbon · 01-10-2009, 01:18 PM

theres nothing wrong with standing out from the rest of the crowd!!!

70NYD · 01-10-2009, 01:21 PM

if your gonna go all out, silver basecoat with two layers of candy blue in clear with two layers of pearl gold over the top

-dc- · 01-10-2009, 02:51 PM

no nothing wrong with standing out from that crowd at all, i think it is great to be abit different to everyone else, but I just meant that some colours can make a nice car look cheap.

Ky_88 · 01-10-2009, 04:08 PM

I've always been a fan of the dark purple metallic. Rather than two how about just doing a section, say diagonal across the back in a vibrant colour to make the purple stand out, in say, blue or something. Must have pearl all over otherwise it sort of looks dull.

Or alternatively, the other good luck is the brown/orange paint that changes colour in the sun. Also comes in purple/green. HOT!

70NYD · 01-10-2009, 04:56 PM

flip colours are way to expensive, and come in many different ones, but the puple/green one is the most popular one as you get the most notice with it.

i mean personaly if i had the money i would either get my white resprayed with gold pearl over the top or get a full flat black with gloss orange highlights

Ky_88 · 02-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Matte colours are always nice with a pearl. Gold pearl I find is one of the most effective. I'd love to see some colour Photoshop ideas.. I'd do some for you if I knew how to or even had Photoshop lol.

Brisbane_boy · 03-10-2009, 09:29 PM

stay away from black.
we painted a civic today black and after it had been baked we left it on the driveway for about 30minuets and u can alreaddy see the dust starting to settel on it.
electric blue with a white pear looks good, did that to a XR6 not long ago.
Look real good actully.

thought about doing a flake maby??

02-KQ-LASR · 06-10-2009, 05:18 PM

like metallic flake? yeah i thought about it, but i dunno how it looks in real life, in pics it can look kinda cheap or something... reminds me of old glitter pens i had in primary school.. do you have any pics of the electri blue paint job? sounds good!

30-09-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	paint? hey guys, anyone got any ideas on what would look good on my car? im getting a new front bar in about 6 weeks, and then once thats installed im getting the whole cars paint redone. (as well as a lot of other things!) im thinking either a black pearl over it, or maybe a white pearl over it... i cant decide... thn there was my old idea or a 2tone respray... or maybe just getting it done black? any one have any good ideas? thanks. __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

30-09-2009, 02:39 PM	#2
-dc- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Car: BA Hatch Posts: 631 View Photos By: -dc-	It is a very tough decision to make, although its really up to you what colour you want to paint it, because we can suggest anything but i may not be to your taste. maybe have alook at your favourite cars and what colours they are. maybe have a flick through Hot4's etc and see what you like. I have seen that your a member of another well known forum that has alot of showcars etc, maybe have a look through their cars and see if anything there grabs your attention. Just go with your gut feeling because ultimately its your decision and u have to drive the car after its all done. __________________ PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!!CLICK HERE! MORE PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

30-09-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Black? Didn't they come black from the factory? Anyway what -dc- said. Most show cars have a 'come look at me' paint scheme which needs to be bold. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

30-09-2009, 02:51 PM	#4
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	two tone, and satin/flat color. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

30-09-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
-dc- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Car: BA Hatch Posts: 631 View Photos By: -dc-	that would look awesome rupe, i loved that photo chop you had of the satin aqua bj/sp20 sedan __________________ PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!!CLICK HERE! MORE PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

30-09-2009, 05:23 PM	#6
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Take into consideration your interior, which is mostly dark blue Leather, so I'd be be looking at dark blues, white or even silver/greys... I reckon a light silver & darker grey would look good as a 2 tone... __________________

30-09-2009, 09:58 PM	#8
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	i still need to talk to the painter too see what he thinks woul work. but i might just do straight one colour with a pearl.. as i dont want it too standout too much and get dated, you know? like i think if i 2 toned it in a year or so it would look outdated and there would be a new theme going around... so if i go 1 colour it wil still be cool in a few years... __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

01-10-2009, 12:26 PM	#10
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	bright orange metalic MMMMM sexy!!! like the lambo orange __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

01-10-2009, 12:52 PM	#11
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	there was an electric orange bj1 a couple years back, was very pukalicious how bout a teal base with white pearl? __________________

01-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#12
-dc- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Car: BA Hatch Posts: 631 View Photos By: -dc-	bright orange can cheapen cars, haveta be abit careful with the bright colours I think __________________ PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!!CLICK HERE! MORE PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

01-10-2009, 01:18 PM	#13
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	theres nothing wrong with standing out from the rest of the crowd!!! __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

01-10-2009, 01:21 PM	#14
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	if your gonna go all out, silver basecoat with two layers of candy blue in clear with two layers of pearl gold over the top __________________

01-10-2009, 02:51 PM	#15
-dc- Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Car: BA Hatch Posts: 631 View Photos By: -dc-	no nothing wrong with standing out from that crowd at all, i think it is great to be abit different to everyone else, but I just meant that some colours can make a nice car look cheap. __________________ PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!!CLICK HERE! MORE PARTS FOR SALE!!! Have a look!! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

01-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#16
Ky_88 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newcastle NSW Car: 1998 Honda Civic CXi Hatchback Posts: 355	I've always been a fan of the dark purple metallic. Rather than two how about just doing a section, say diagonal across the back in a vibrant colour to make the purple stand out, in say, blue or something. Must have pearl all over otherwise it sort of looks dull. Or alternatively, the other good luck is the brown/orange paint that changes colour in the sun. Also comes in purple/green. HOT! __________________ KYR-333 "I may be fat, but you're ugly. I can go on a diet!" www.myspace.com/cute_kizzie

01-10-2009, 04:56 PM	#17
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	flip colours are way to expensive, and come in many different ones, but the puple/green one is the most popular one as you get the most notice with it. i mean personaly if i had the money i would either get my white resprayed with gold pearl over the top or get a full flat black with gloss orange highlights __________________

02-10-2009, 10:48 AM	#18
Ky_88 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newcastle NSW Car: 1998 Honda Civic CXi Hatchback Posts: 355	Matte colours are always nice with a pearl. Gold pearl I find is one of the most effective. I'd love to see some colour Photoshop ideas.. I'd do some for you if I knew how to or even had Photoshop lol. __________________ KYR-333 "I may be fat, but you're ugly. I can go on a diet!" www.myspace.com/cute_kizzie

03-10-2009, 09:29 PM	#19
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	stay away from black. we painted a civic today black and after it had been baked we left it on the driveway for about 30minuets and u can alreaddy see the dust starting to settel on it. electric blue with a white pear looks good, did that to a XR6 not long ago. Look real good actully. thought about doing a flake maby?? __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

06-10-2009, 05:18 PM	#20
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	like metallic flake? yeah i thought about it, but i dunno how it looks in real life, in pics it can look kinda cheap or something... reminds me of old glitter pens i had in primary school.. do you have any pics of the electri blue paint job? sounds good! __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!