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sparkie993 09-07-2014 04:14 AM

Best color for RS Clone / Hotrod?
 
I'm building a RS clone/hotrod from a '69 911 coupe with a 2.7 twin spark engine. I'm getting close to painting it and trying to decide on a color. Eventually, I'll want to sell the car and move onto another project. I'm leaning toward Signal Orange but considering Viper Green, Tangerine or Signal Yellow. I'd love to hear your thoughts for most desirable color. FYI, it will have a one piece fiberglass rear bumper, an RS style front bumper, a duck tail, 7 & 8" Fuchs. Thanks!

tdw28210 09-07-2014 04:26 AM

of those, Signal Yellow...Have you considered Arrow Blue?

Arne2 09-07-2014 04:40 PM

I'd look at Gulf Orange before I did Tangerine.

SilberUrS6 09-07-2014 07:53 PM

Ossi blue is pretty nice.

techweenie 09-07-2014 08:09 PM

All the colors mentioned above are excellent choices, but they are also common choices.

May I suggest you take a look at Aubergine?

NYNick 09-08-2014 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8250970)
All the colors mentioned above are excellent choices, but they are also common choices.

May I suggest you take a look at Aubergine?

^^^^
This!
I just saw a 72 hotrod in Aubergine and it is stunning!

Type911 09-08-2014 09:40 AM

Signal Yellow...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410197911.jpg

techweenie 09-08-2014 10:31 AM

That actually looks like Speed Yellow, which is a later color.

This is Signal Yellow.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410201071.jpg

Type911 09-08-2014 11:25 AM

It's late evening lighting and a cell phone camera. It most definitely is Signal Yellow

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410204307.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410204318.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410204327.jpg

techweenie 09-08-2014 12:13 PM

Porsche yellows range from Post-it-Note to Taxicab.

SilberUrS6 09-08-2014 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8251978)
Porsche yellows range from Post-it-Note to Taxicab.

That's a pretty good description. I like Aubergine as well, but it doesn't scream "LOOK AT MEEEE!!!!" enough. Resale red or Taxicab yellow are betterer. :)

I like Mexico blue and Arrow blue as well.

christiandk 09-08-2014 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8251747)
That actually looks like Speed Yellow, which is a later color.

This is Signal Yellow.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410201071.jpg

Nah, Speed yellow is much brighter. Look at the 964 and 993.

pmax 09-08-2014 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christiandk (Post 8251990)
Nah, Speed yellow is much brighter. Look at the 964 and 993.

IMO, the only reference, if one even exists, is a 69 with original speed yellow paint, otherwise you are just comparing to someone else's paint job.

techweenie 09-08-2014 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6 (Post 8251988)
That's a pretty good description. I like Aubergine as well, but it doesn't scream "LOOK AT MEEEE!!!!" enough. Resale red or Taxicab yellow are betterer. :)

I like Mexico blue and Arrow blue as well.

Here is a Mexico car I built from a thrashed autocrosser.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410207816.jpg

techweenie 09-08-2014 12:26 PM

There's also Acid Blue

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410208000.jpg

SilberUrS6 09-08-2014 12:33 PM

TW, I think both of those cars look pretty darn nice.

Matt Monson 09-08-2014 12:50 PM

I had an Aubergine '68. I do not like that color. Guess I'm the outlyer.

No real secret. I'm a sunflower yellow sort of guy. Love that little teeny touch of green.

blau911 09-08-2014 09:32 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1410240111.jpg

sparkie993 09-15-2014 09:43 AM

Thanks for all the great input and pics! I've narrowed it down to Gulf Orange, Mexico Blue or Signal Yellow. Please send in your votes!

SilberUrS6 09-15-2014 10:00 AM

Blue.


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