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Offline digitalsolo

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #120 on: January 07, 2013, 07:43:58 AM »
I like the Estoril blue.
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Offline mefarri

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #121 on: January 07, 2013, 11:01:05 AM »
That toyota color is nice in person.  So is that subaru.
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Offline frijolee

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #122 on: January 07, 2013, 11:57:13 AM »
Hey Mike,

We've talked about this so much, but there's one more factor I think you should spend more time considering: what looks good in a variety of lighting conditions. I'm impressed by the Audi Estoril Blue (first time I think I've seen that).  However, what I really like is the color shifting nature that highlights the curves and you only get that in direct sun.

When I google the color I get pictures all over the place.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Estoril+blue+Crystal&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=KCH&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=8fvqUKXrPJG10AHR9IBQ&ved=0CDUQsAQ&biw=1093&bih=668

In darker conditions it's only average (same with the Toyota Nautical).  As such, I think I'm going come back around and vote Satin.  It just consistently looks good and it matches your out of the box personality.  While I agree that it might be a fad, it's certainly not a flash in the pan here today and gone tomorrow type.  Let's face it, if a 20 year old FD still looks good it's going to be hard to compromise it with anything but the most garish colors.  Pick something in the blue-gray end of the spectrum with a purple and it should stay classy for a long long time.

Next step would be investigating whether a pearl or metallic can be directly mixed in the paint so you stay two stage (I'm assuming you're not counting primer in any of your stages.)

Finally, you need to wash your car and take a ton of good pictures, BEFORE paint.  Folks will be blown away when you show how much carbon you painted over.  It just makes me smile.  Heck one can argue that bare carbon parts are also a fad, but again it's one that's been slowly growing toward OEM use.  I think Satin is going to get there as well.
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Offline Sho Amo

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #123 on: January 07, 2013, 01:38:24 PM »
I really like that Audi blue. I'm not a fan of satin paint, at all. I think they look good in pictures but terrible in person.
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Offline zbrown

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #124 on: January 07, 2013, 01:47:02 PM »
Ohhhhh do love the satin on the lambo
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Offline frijolee

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #125 on: January 07, 2013, 02:38:24 PM »
An idea of what satin might look like for the forum.  I agree to avoid black as it's too close to rattle can.





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Offline gnx7

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #126 on: January 07, 2013, 04:32:18 PM »
I would avoid a satin paint job.  Just wrap if you plan to do that.

The Audi blue is pretty nice.
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Offline NOROTOR

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #127 on: January 07, 2013, 04:37:03 PM »
Satin blue. Painted or wrapped, that would be very cool.  :chug:

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Offline screamin88

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #128 on: January 07, 2013, 06:12:39 PM »
Satin blue... that gets my vote..

Offline Sabre002

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #129 on: January 07, 2013, 06:44:39 PM »
have you ever tried to take scuff marks out of that paint of lord
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Offline texfc

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #130 on: January 08, 2013, 09:25:43 AM »
I just started reading this thread, lots of good info.  I hate to be a pain, but some of your photos on page one are missing.  :(
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Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #131 on: January 08, 2013, 05:28:25 PM »
satin blue FTW, even though it is a girly color, as Arnold would say ;)
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Offline BlackLSFD

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #132 on: January 09, 2013, 02:41:58 PM »
Satin is tough.  I just did a car in Frost Black which is BMW's satin and its tough to keep lookin nice if you drive the car.  It looks awesome when it clean but just not very practical unfortunately.

Offline mefarri

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #133 on: January 09, 2013, 03:48:37 PM »
And like you said. I don't think it would like as nice unless the car was really angular like the lambo.
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Offline frijolee

Re: 65imp's TVR build
« Reply #134 on: January 11, 2013, 02:31:58 PM »
More inspiration:

House of Kolor, Cobalt Kandy Blue (because I know Brismo loves it) with a slight satin...



Hell you even have the flat black engine bay already.
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