Jasper
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 10:33 AM |
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Good 'red' paint recommendations
So I've decided to go with red on my Stylus with a big thick white stripe up the bonnet and around the front grill.
Can anybody recommend any good reds? I want a nice rich strong red - nothing too orange if you know what I mean....
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pathfinder
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 10:34 AM |
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Ducati red like mine! 
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=64135
[Edited on 10/5/07 by pathfinder]
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02GF74
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 10:44 AM |
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a trip to halfords to look at the spray canss is what you need - will give you an idea.
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Kissy
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 10:45 AM |
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VW Tornado Red, as used on Mk2 Golfs after'85 IIRC. Good solid red with no hint of orange (unlike the earlier Mars red which is to be avoided)
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 10:47 AM |
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Honda do a nice one, as used on the last generation civic.
Also I think I saw a great red on a Daewoo Matiz of all things!! 
Both a real deep red without the orangeness of say, ducati red 
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ecosse
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:00 AM |
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how about Porsche Guards red?
Cheers
Alex
 
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Jasper
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:06 AM |
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Ducati red is defintiely too orange for me....
Somebody else recommended VW Tornado red - will take a look, along with the others 
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RazMan
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:24 AM |
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Whatever red you choose, make sure it is protected with a good quality laquer - red is b1tch for fading.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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robertst
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:36 AM |
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i'm doin mine in red with silver stripe. i'm looking for a darkish red, like you with no orange, but tending more to brown than purple if
u catch my drift... i had a pic somewhere...
Tom
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:55 AM |
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The brightest red I have seen is Amulet red as seen on 2004> Audi's, two coat finish but will not fade
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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shortie
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:56 AM |
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Elise Calypso Red
[Edited on 10/5/07 by shortie]
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robertst
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 11:58 AM |
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here are my favourites. the tone i'm after is like a tobacco red, or similar. these are the closest i could find. okay they're all
cateringvans, so what? 
first one is a colour i got in photoshop which tries to resemble what i'm after.
 
testing for colours RED
this is what i will probably do, beautiful!
 
nice colour
but i still love the old brg!
 
Tom
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 12:04 PM |
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okay they're all cateringvans, so what?
first ones a westy
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Jasper
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 12:19 PM |
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The Caterham is a little too dark for me - the Elise possibly a little orange.
This Audi Misano red is nice though....
 
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nre
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 12:21 PM |
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My mojo is sprayed in BMW Hella red. I think it's a great colour...
Sylva Mojo Zetec on GSXR750 throttle bodies...
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Jasper
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 12:24 PM |
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Yup - looks a nice red too.....
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Lawnmower
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 12:33 PM |
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Mazda MX5 SU red is quite dark.
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nick205
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 12:41 PM |
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Audi - Missano Red get's my vote, been looking at that for a while.
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DorsetStrider
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 03:56 PM |
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I think the Football Association has a job lot of red paint going cheap... lol
I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole thou.
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 04:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
The brightest red I have seen is Amulet red as seen on 2004> Audi's, two coat finish but will not fade
http://www.audittcca.com/photo_gallery/amulet
That is a nice colour. I think a white (or maybe cream) stripe would look better against a darker red like the Caterham above though.
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gottabedone
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 07:46 PM |
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That red on nre's Mojo is a nice colour. The shaped front wings are a nice touch as well.
Steve
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 07:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Whatever red you choose, make sure it is protected with a good quality laquer - red is b1tch for fading.
Too true, which is why the aforementioned VW Tornado Red is more commonly referred to by owners as Tornado Pink
Toyota Super Red III (found on mk2 MR2's) is another nice deep red
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flak monkey
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| posted on 10/5/07 at 08:02 PM |
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Fords Tango Red (metallic) is a nice red
Viewable at your local ford dealer
 
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Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Fred W B
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 06:01 AM |
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I was going to post the same question, I want my car to be a deep blood red and silver, just like this car.
I'd agree that if you want a solid bright red the BMW Henna Red, as seen on the 80's M3's would be a good choice.
Cheers
Fred W B
 
red/silver
[Edited on 11/5/07 by Fred W B]
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nre
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 07:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gottabedone
That red on nre's Mojo is a nice colour. The shaped front wings are a nice touch as well.
Steve
Glad you like it
The shape of the front wings is standard Sylva issue, as fitted to many Strikers & Mojos. I'm sure they would sell you a pair if you like
them that much!
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