Opinion on paint color - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Libila · 2005-04-28, 08:39 PM

I'm building a 1971 Super Beetle and I'm trying to decide on a color for it. If interested, here is a link to my progress page- http://www.superbeetlesonly.com/foru...album&album=40

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 expecting bias results

. I'm torn!

Here is the Mitsu GGP

Here is the Sooby CG (The darker "earthy" grey)

Forgotten · 2005-04-28, 08:53 PM

I honestly like the Graphite Grey Pearl better, but I think the Crystal Grey might look better on the bug. What a big help I am?

MattR · 2005-04-28, 08:56 PM

I think Creystal Grey would look cooler on the bug, with some black wheels.

Kevin M · 2005-04-28, 08:58 PM

I'd do the Mitsu gray. I dig darker grays, especially metallics.

tysonK · 2005-04-28, 09:14 PM

mitsu.

MikeK · 2005-04-28, 09:17 PM

another vote for the mitsu colour

tysonK · 2005-04-28, 09:19 PM

tim add a poll to the thread.

doubleurx · 2005-04-28, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I'd do the Mitsu gray. I dig darker grays, especially metallics.

That color is awesome! Is this the same car that went into the guard rail last summer?

Kevin M · 2005-04-28, 09:21 PM

No, I don't think so. Just as ricy though.

Nick Koan · 2005-04-28, 09:22 PM

Poll added.

And I voted for the Mitsubishi color.

tysonK · 2005-04-28, 09:39 PM

wow no subaru love yet, with 5 votes.

ha! our board sucks.

Kevin M · 2005-04-28, 09:42 PM

As Subaru enthusiasts, it is our duty not to recommend Subaru paint to fellow car lovers.

sybir · 2005-04-28, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleurx

That color is awesome! Is this the same car that went into the guard rail last summer?

Yes, it is. When he nerfed it into the guradrail driving like a jackass at Hammy, though (the *only* incident), it had a different kit, and stock wheels. Still has a white engine bay, lol.

Kevin M · 2005-04-28, 10:36 PM

Ah, I didn't know dickhole there was affiliated with RallySport.

sybir · 2005-04-28, 10:37 PM

I prefer the Mitsu grey as well, the CGM just doesn't do much for me; it should have either replaced the PSMand been the only silver shade, or they should have kept PSM and done 86F, Steel Blue Mica, which is the best color ever

Libila · 2005-04-29, 04:01 AM

Thanks for the responses so far and for adding the poll. Good morning everyone

EDIT- I wanted to add that the Porsche 914 wheels (that I need to go pick up) are black with a silver lip. That may help some of you make your decision.

BOO · 2005-04-29, 08:52 AM

+1 on the Mitsu color

Kevin M · 2005-04-29, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

I prefer the Mitsu grey as well, the CGM just doesn't do much for me; it should have either replaced the PSMand been the only silver shade, or they should have kept PSM and done 86F, Steel Blue Mica, which is the best color ever

Werd to yo mutha.

bruspeed · 2005-04-29, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

As Subaru enthusiasts, it is our duty not to recommend Subaru paint to fellow car lovers.

Mitsu paint isn't really all that much better!

Naturally I voted for cgm

Libila · 2005-04-30, 08:08 AM

I'm leaning more toward the Graphite Grey Pearl because it's not a color you would often see.

View Poll Results: What color for the bug?
Mitsubishi Graphite Grey Pearl	15	78.95%
Subaru Crystal Grey Metallic	4	21.05%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

2005-04-28, 08:39 PM	#1
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Opinion on paint color I'm building a 1971 Super Beetle and I'm trying to decide on a color for it. If interested, here is a link to my progress page- http://www.superbeetlesonly.com/foru...album&album=40 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 expecting bias results . I'm torn! Here is the Mitsu GGP Here is the Sooby CG (The darker "earthy" grey)

2005-04-28, 08:56 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think Creystal Grey would look cooler on the bug, with some black wheels. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-04-28, 08:58 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'd do the Mitsu gray. I dig darker grays, especially metallics. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-28, 09:21 PM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	No, I don't think so. Just as ricy though. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-28, 08:53 PM	#2
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	I honestly like the Graphite Grey Pearl better, but I think the Crystal Grey might look better on the bug. What a big help I am?

2005-04-28, 09:14 PM	#5
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	mitsu.

2005-04-28, 09:17 PM	#6
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	another vote for the mitsu colour

2005-04-28, 09:19 PM	#7
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	tim add a poll to the thread.

2005-04-28, 09:22 PM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Poll added. And I voted for the Mitsubishi color. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-04-28, 09:39 PM	#11
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	wow no subaru love yet, with 5 votes. ha! our board sucks.

2005-04-28, 09:42 PM	#12
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	As Subaru enthusiasts, it is our duty not to recommend Subaru paint to fellow car lovers. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-28, 10:36 PM	#14
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Ah, I didn't know dickhole there was affiliated with RallySport. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-28, 10:37 PM	#15
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I prefer the Mitsu grey as well, the CGM just doesn't do much for me; it should have either replaced the PSMand been the only silver shade, or they should have kept PSM and done 86F, Steel Blue Mica, which is the best color ever __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2005-04-29, 04:01 AM	#16
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Thanks for the responses so far and for adding the poll. Good morning everyone EDIT- I wanted to add that the Porsche 914 wheels (that I need to go pick up) are black with a silver lip. That may help some of you make your decision.

2005-04-29, 08:52 AM	#17
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	+1 on the Mitsu color __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2005-04-30, 08:08 AM	#20
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I'm leaning more toward the Graphite Grey Pearl because it's not a color you would often see.

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