deciding on new color

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Originally Posted by tom'72

after the summer I'm having my '72 standard bug repainted. I have ... a cf front decklid ... (which I would like to keep having the 2 inner parts' weave visible) and a cf rear hood (same story as front).

This is a very unique idea that I like a lot.

Originally Posted by tom'72

I was thinking a black metallic to blend in with the cf or maybe a matt black (but that won't blend as well).

Here is where I'm confused. It seems to be a lot of effort (and perhaps cost) to paint this way only to not be able to see it.

I would think making the inner area's weave visible would demand a contrasting color. It could vivacious like a bright yellow or more subdued like a silver. A real dark color that is near black would also look effective. Even a deeply layered black would look very nice.

A metallic black depending on its nature may compete with the weave rather than contrast with it.

A flat or matte black should almost be the opposite. In other words, the inner area should be matte (to calm down the reflecting sun or reflecting lights at night) and the surrounding area showing the weave. Then, the remaining car color could be dealer's choice.

And you're the dealer.