Help me pick a color.
 

I'm working on a 71 Super right now and I need to make up my mind soon about the color. I would like some input from you guys, if you don't mind.

I've narrowed it down to two. Either the 2005 Subaru Crystal Grey or the 2005 Mitsubishi Graphite Grey Pearl. Let me know which one you like and why. I'm torn!

Here is the Mitsu GGP
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...mr.f34.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/1...mr.act.500.jpg

Here is the Sooby Crystal Grey (The darker "earthy" grey)
http://members.roadfly.com/mike/bg.jpg~original
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...m.jpg~original

More colors at the bottom of pg.1 and on pg. 2*

I wanted to add this:

Here are a few pictures of my progress so far on my Super Beetle Project.

my choice would be....2005 Mitsubishi Graphite Grey Pearl

I posted this topic on three other boards and the Graphite Grey Pearl has the most votes so far. I personally like it because it's not a color you would see very often.

Please, keep the responces coming!

2005 Mitsubishi Graphite Grey Pearl has got my vote.

Personally I dont like silver on bugs... There are a few examples where it really works well, but I think its a colour for bigger cars... If you see what I mean. Too common these days too.

Or Jaguar British Racing Green, thats ALWAYS a nice colour ;) :D

http://www.bobsclassics.com/sold/53ju12.jpg

Cya,
Sam C

Samcat- That's funny that you mention British Racing Green because I've got a recommendation for that color by at least five different people. A darker green color was on my top five list of colors, but I decided against in favor of the Graphite Grey Pearl.

The Graphite Grey Pearl will go with most any color you want to put with it. I like the color too. :agree:

:D

Its a personal favourite of mine:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/vdubhub/a...FrontAngle.jpg

My car is Jag British Racing green (code HER) with an extra 2 parts black and 2 parts gloss ;)

Cya,
Sam C

It looks great!

EVO is my favourite

School bus yellow. Oh wait.....that's just me. :D

Please, keep the opinions coming!

I think the Suby color is beautiful and lends a touch of class far beyond what the Evo does. The Suby color reminds me of a Porsche color. Looks like $$$.

Jason

This is the color I went with and it's going to be ready in two weeks!
 

I'm so excited. I've been wanting to paint my car for years!
For those of you who haven't seen my "old" paint scheme..feel free to look it up.
It is GAWD AWFUL.....
anyway...this is the color I chose:

http://www.customfastbackca.com/Tota...?1022651290026

http://www.customfastbackca.com/TheC...?1022651253263

http://www.customfastbackca.com/Pete...?1022655378004

http://www.customfastbackca.com/Side...?1022654161615

I'm bringing this thread back from the archieves because I've changed my mind again :laugh:

I had my heart set of the Graphite Grey Pearl (Mitsu color) but then I tried picturing it with chrome accents, and it didn't seem like it would work well. I also tried to picture it with a different (lighter) colored wheel, and it also didn't look right. So I started searching, again.

My first stop was Porsche. I looked through their new and old colors, but nothing seemed all that special. Then I came across this beauty-

http://redline925.com/carpics/sears_rain_oct23/1.jpg

That isn't a Subaru color, but it was a lead! Turns out that is acutally BMW's #400 Steel Grey. It's got many different shades depending on the lighting, but it's not as dull as the Mitsu Graphite Grey Pearl. Here is a picture of it on an actual BMW (low light again)-

http://photos.performanceix.com/view...68d0581281f376

Here is a better lit picture, but it's big. Sorry!

http://photos.performanceix.com/view...1494c2411396cb

I think this color would look much better with chrome accents (bumper and handles) than the GGP and since the color is a bit lighter, it would look good with silver wheels or even gold/bronze wheels with a nice polished lip.

I'm also giving some thought to BMW's Steel Blue-

http://photos.performanceix.com/view...7306e465e792ae

What do you guys think?

More pictures of that Steel Grey STi can be seen here if anyone is interested :D

Lib,

My vote scooby color..

Alex..
PS I like your RS.. and the turbo 2.0 should go into the RS ;)

Loaf, which Subary color? Crystal Grey? Also, thanks :) Now you need to post pics of your scooby.

Another BMW Steel Blue (hmmmm...)

http://www.roadfly.com/bmw/classifie...3296&type=full

If you like the silver shades Libila, try the 2005 Infiniti G35 Metallic grey. I had a lot of thaugths about painting my car this color... I like how the color plays in the sunlight. I'm in a hurry, so I cannot find you a picture of what I mean, but try the infinity colors. The one I'm talking about is not silver, not the gunmetal/titanium one, it's like...in between.

there it is, enjoy!

I actually had thought about that color, but I'm looking for a grey that has some lighter colors in it. I like the BMW Grey and Mitsu Grey because the reflect a bit of blue/purple, I like the Subaru Grey because it shows a bit of gold, and I like the BMW Steel Blue because it's a nice color of blue, but it looks grey in some light.

Thank you for the suggestion though!

I like the Evo's graphite gray!


speaking of paint color, im going with "Vader Black" on my Fastback :D

Where do you get a hold of company paint? i want to get subaru rally blue but im not sure where to get it.

Your local auto paint store can mix any color your heart desires. If you want an exact match, like World Rally Blue, you need the paint code. That can be found on a factory painted WRB car or easily found on the internet. Good luck!

thanks alot!

Sure thing Lew!

I saw the BMW Steel Blue in person the other day. It is one nice color, and it really compliments curves. I may have made up my mind for the third time... :laugh:

Scooby. :) Few bugs in grey at www.german-spirit.com. :)

I'll try to attach a pic of my bug. The body has been all painted but the floor and reassembly is not finished.

Fab colour. :D

http://messageboard.lvwc.co.uk/photo...sp?photoid=313

That looks nice Bruce!

Hi, just been reading this thread very similar to my dylema.

My fav colour ir subaru world rally blue ( paint code 02c), on a bug with all those curves it looks the nuts !!!!

just my 2 pence..

cheers
chris

The Mitsubishi grey..