Paint job brainstorming - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2004-10-11, 04:10 PM

So, since the SVX needs quite a bit of paint to get back to "showroom" condition, and since the car's depreciated so much, changing the color won't really decrease the value, what color do you think I should get it painted?

Keep in mind the interior is light brown/beige leather. The SVXes did come w/ grey leather, so it might be possible to do an interior swap, but the chances of finding a complete grey interior that's as nice as the brown one I've got is so impossible, I'm just going to consider paint colors that look good w/ brown.

So far, I'm thinking the car would look cool in black, or a very dark grey (think storm clouds).

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Nick Koan · 2004-10-11, 04:14 PM

I vote no on the green and yellow. Out of the rest, I can't really say which one I like the best. Probably the black, which is a little suprising as I've started to tend away from black cars as of late.

sperry · 2004-10-11, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

I vote no on the green and yellow. Out of the rest, I can't really say which one I like the best. Probably the black, which is a little suprising as I've started to tend away from black cars as of late.

Yes, the yellow and green are awful.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-10-11, 04:29 PM

Here's a good idea: Don't repaint the damn thing at all.

Money spent on a beater is money that could be better spent on going fast in your racecar.

sperry · 2004-10-11, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Here's a good idea: Don't repaint the damn thing at all.

Money spent on a beater is money that could be better spent on going fast in your racecar.

Well, the SVX isn't a beater... it's actually a pretty nice car.

Second, it's not like I'd paint the car unless I've got some expendable cash, and a hook up for a decent paint job for cheap. Third, this is more for fun than anything else, chances of me actually repainting the car are pretty slim.

THAWA · 2004-10-11, 05:31 PM

Please please please, unless you're going to take out the whole interior and powertrain and get it acid washed, dont repaint an svx. Especially not one that is Barcelona Red, one of the more beautiful colors.

qksubi · 2004-10-11, 07:10 PM

Just put flames on it

I know flat black

Dean · 2004-10-11, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THAWA

Please please please, unless you're going to take out the whole interior and powertrain and get it acid washed, dont repaint an svx. Especially not one that is Barcelona Red, one of the more beautiful colors.

Second!

Kevin M · 2004-10-11, 07:30 PM

I like the WRB-ish blue. Or go with Sedona Red Pearl.

doubleurx · 2004-10-11, 07:37 PM

Check out ADT for the leather. You cand easily do a full custom interior any color choice for under $800.

Exterior: I've always been a fan of silver with red leather.

ScottyS · 2004-10-11, 07:53 PM

That grey color looks very nice...

sti deede · 2004-10-11, 10:03 PM

Repaint it Barcelona red and tint the windows!

THAWA · 2004-10-12, 07:06 AM

a novel idea

sperry · 2004-10-12, 09:27 AM

Black and grey look pretty cool... although, I'll bet once I get mine all washed/polished/waxed, the red will look great too.

JC · 2004-10-12, 10:18 AM

three words ... cherry blossom red

MikeSTI · 2004-10-12, 10:39 AM

painting over red paint = bad idea

red is just one of those colors you cant just go over and it will always be there

THAWA · 2004-10-12, 12:51 PM

when i finally buy an svx it will be liquid silver sperry

but yeah wash and wax itll look great, barcelona red is a beautiful color

2004-10-11, 04:10 PM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Paint job brainstorming So, since the SVX needs quite a bit of paint to get back to "showroom" condition, and since the car's depreciated so much, changing the color won't really decrease the value, what color do you think I should get it painted? Keep in mind the interior is light brown/beige leather. The SVXes did come w/ grey leather, so it might be possible to do an interior swap, but the chances of finding a complete grey interior that's as nice as the brown one I've got is so impossible, I'm just going to consider paint colors that look good w/ brown. So far, I'm thinking the car would look cool in black, or a very dark grey (think storm clouds). Stock: Here's the .PSD if you want to play yourself! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-10-11, 04:14 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I vote no on the green and yellow. Out of the rest, I can't really say which one I like the best. Probably the black, which is a little suprising as I've started to tend away from black cars as of late. __________________ 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

2004-10-11, 04:29 PM	#4
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Here's a good idea: Don't repaint the damn thing at all. Money spent on a beater is money that could be better spent on going fast in your racecar. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-10-11, 05:31 PM	#6
THAWA EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 45	Please please please, unless you're going to take out the whole interior and powertrain and get it acid washed, dont repaint an svx. Especially not one that is Barcelona Red, one of the more beautiful colors. __________________ 1990 Rio Red Legacy LS AWD Auto

2004-10-11, 07:30 PM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I like the WRB-ish blue. Or go with Sedona Red Pearl. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-10-11, 07:10 PM	#7
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	Just put flames on it I know flat black

2004-10-11, 07:37 PM	#10
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Check out ADT for the leather. You cand easily do a full custom interior any color choice for under $800. Exterior: I've always been a fan of silver with red leather.

2004-10-11, 07:53 PM	#11
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	That grey color looks very nice... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2004-10-11, 10:03 PM	#12
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Repaint it Barcelona red and tint the windows!

2004-10-12, 07:06 AM	#13
THAWA EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 45	a novel idea __________________ 1990 Rio Red Legacy LS AWD Auto

2004-10-12, 09:27 AM	#14
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Black and grey look pretty cool... although, I'll bet once I get mine all washed/polished/waxed, the red will look great too. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-10-12, 10:18 AM	#15
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	three words ... cherry blossom red __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-10-12, 10:39 AM	#16
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	painting over red paint = bad idea red is just one of those colors you cant just go over and it will always be there __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-10-12, 12:51 PM	#17
THAWA EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 45	when i finally buy an svx it will be liquid silver sperry but yeah wash and wax itll look great, barcelona red is a beautiful color __________________ 1990 Rio Red Legacy LS AWD Auto

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