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peejke
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« on: February 02, 2015, 16:13:23 pm »
Time for a fresh topic , although I'm not sure if it's not been done allready.
just thinking , everybody has his all time favorit cal look car(s) . The paintwork of the car is one hell of a major factor , so I'm hoping you guys are willing to present us your favorit colour. I know the early guys used a lot of great porsche colours but years pass and the manufacturers databases grow further every year so...
If you want , colour specs (brand , code) are welcome.
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2015, 16:25:15 pm »
http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/173972/danorangemecapics523.jpg
my favorit one, this great green colour from Dave Rhoads bug.
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2015, 17:42:07 pm »
I like RED
So it has to be either Coral red (L351) or Ruby red (L456)

ps:but you know I can't change the color of my car for some reasons
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2015, 18:09:49 pm »
the color my son chose for my '67

Porsche Zenith Blue Metallic
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2015, 18:51:46 pm »
Fjord blue, L434. Awesome colour.  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2015, 23:23:10 pm »
I've always felt that pretty much all the various vintage shades of green really suit the earlier beetles...
Never been a fan of reds, although Coral is a slightly different matter, sea blue always looks good too. No surprise here, I love Mango green, but Java green will always be a favourite, Ceramic green is very seldom seen for some reason, but looks great.... Beryl green also  very cool..... I could go on.....

I've for some time kept in reserve/secret my total favourite colour for an imaginary next project / mid '70's era colour-coded Cal-looker..... But I don't imagine it happening anytime soon, so.....Porsche Lido Gold, check it out, you'll love it or hate it.

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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2015, 09:45:40 am »
My favorites can be found here:







And here:



Not among those are Zenith blau.

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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2015, 09:58:39 am »
With this NZ only interior in my '58 (locally produced to increase the local content of the final CKD cars) there is little chance of me ever changing my car from white what ever my favourite might be!  What colour code white the '58 is currently?  Who knows, rumour has it that they decided what colours to use over a cuppa at morning tea and didn't follow the German colour book.



My favourites; Ruby Red and Baltic Blue (the latter especially on a Type 3).  Only trouble with Baltic Blue is that it has stealth qualities on a foggy day.  Easy to loose your car.
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2015, 12:21:00 pm »
L478 Beryl Green for me please - I so much wish my -62 project would look like this: http://www.airheadparts.com/blog/tech-tuesday-painting-your-vintage-volkswagen/
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2015, 12:44:54 pm »
anthracite grey


Lotus White
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2015, 13:04:23 pm »
boring old blue: L54?
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2015, 13:10:22 pm »
I like mine Smiley

Wonder if it's L87 or L282  Tongue


The one on stands

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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2015, 14:19:16 pm »
I currently like the palm green/sand green combo found on early buses.  My fav colour is house of kolor candy apple red.  I also really like porsche sepia brown
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« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2015, 15:25:27 pm »
Always liked Indigo Blue...


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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2015, 16:22:17 pm »
Dove Gray
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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2015, 18:11:55 pm »
black,off course Smiley

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« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2015, 19:10:53 pm »
Quote from: Erlend / bug66 on February 03, 2015, 13:10:22 pm
I like mine Smiley

Wonder if it's L87 or L282  Tongue


The one on stands

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Lotus white I think

cheers Richie
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« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2015, 22:50:14 pm »
Quote from: richie on February 03, 2015, 19:10:53 pm
Quote from: Erlend / bug66 on February 03, 2015, 13:10:22 pm
I like mine Smiley

Wonder if it's L87 or L282  Tongue


The one on stands

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Lotus white I think

cheers Richie

My guess also. But it's contaminated over the years, so it's no longer bright white.
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« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2015, 23:08:36 pm »
This......
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« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2015, 09:19:45 am »
Fontana grey
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« Reply #20 on: February 04, 2015, 13:25:55 pm »
Quote from: Critter1 on February 03, 2015, 16:22:17 pm
Dove Gray


The same colour I have just painted my Aussie 67 but I believe its Dolphin Grey an original 356 colour
Dave
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« Reply #21 on: February 04, 2015, 15:02:30 pm »
Quote from: RIP356 on February 04, 2015, 13:25:55 pm
Quote from: Critter1 on February 03, 2015, 16:22:17 pm
Dove Gray


The same colour I have just painted my Aussie 67 but I believe its Dolphin Grey an original 356 colour
Dave
Very nice! Can't wait to see pics. My Euro 67 is getting a coat of Dove Gray (60s 70s Ford color, but its real close to that^). Love that color!
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« Reply #22 on: February 04, 2015, 15:20:23 pm »
 Smiley radiant red def my favourite colour
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« Reply #23 on: February 04, 2015, 21:18:17 pm »
My Son's Java Green 67
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« Reply #24 on: February 05, 2015, 00:15:04 am »
code LO2491 "Fraise"
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« Reply #25 on: February 05, 2015, 05:39:44 am »
Quote from: glenn on February 03, 2015, 12:44:54 pm
anthracite grey


Lotus White


I'm with Glenn on the Anthracite.  Always wanted one from 1963 on..........
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« Reply #26 on: February 05, 2015, 09:23:51 am »
Loving this colour at the mo
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« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2015, 11:13:33 am »
Wonder why Ron Grin
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« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2015, 21:42:11 pm »
It's actually a quite flat colour not metallic as another car may be painted  Grin
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« Reply #29 on: February 08, 2015, 13:28:05 pm »
Quote from: Ron Elliot on February 05, 2015, 21:42:11 pm
It's actually a quite flat colour not metallic as another car may be painted  Grin

hey! my topic about water-cooled parts gets deleted and you are allowed to post pictures of this car  Roll Eyes Tongue

 Grin Grin

anyway here is a color that has stuck with me for some years.

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another favorite is orange (signal/ tangerine/ quite a few of the 60's and 70's hues) here's a beautiful example

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