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Old 07-11-2010, 10:24 PM
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That color is actually called Go-mango. I have a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A in my garage next to the 968 in just that color!!! Hemi orange is more of a red-orange.
69 Dodge Charger Hemi orange.

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Old 07-11-2010, 11:05 PM
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Jeff !!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by jeff968


That color is actually called Go-mango. I have a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A in my garage next to the 968 in just that color!!! Hemi orange is more of a red-orange.
Oh.

In that case, paint it Go-Mango!

Better yet, what about Go-Green? I've always liked that one (never knew what it was called, though )

Seriously, I think a 968 would actually look good in a lime green, although it would be...different.
Old 07-12-2010, 11:32 AM
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Signal green is pretty close to Green-Go (also called Sassy Grass by Plymouth). Here is a Signal green 968 in Europe. None were sold in North America. next to 968s, I know Mopar muscle pretty well, especially Challengers and 'Cudas.

Old 07-12-2010, 11:37 AM
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With Strosek wheels too.
Old 07-12-2010, 11:46 AM
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Maybe it looks better in person, but based on pictures, signal green doesn't seem to work well on 968 lines.
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I was more thinking of those kind of solid color...







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Originally Posted by jeff968
Signal green is pretty close to Green-Go (also called Sassy Grass by Plymouth). Here is a Signal green 968 in Europe. None were sold in North America. next to 968s, I know Mopar muscle pretty well, especially Challengers and 'Cudas.

Waaay too low-key compared to Go/Sassy Grass
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I guess guards red is jealous of go-mango, that's why it always tends to morph into it.

Signal green is sweet, one of my favorites, but there are a few colors I like much more.

There is always the one in england that got painted Lamborghini Miura (the new one) green:
https://rennlist.com/forums/5194628-post11.html
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Originally Posted by FRporscheman
I guess guards red is jealous of go-mango, that's why it always tends to morph into it.
The part of my car that got resprayed morphed into Go-Mango, the part that's original turned pink.

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There is always the one in england that got painted Lamborghini Miura (the new one) green:
https://rennlist.com/forums/5194628-post11.html
Mmmmm I like that...
Old 07-13-2010, 09:28 AM
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Korallen Red Metallic would be a nice factory option
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Originally Posted by tek_121
I was more thinking of those kind of solid color...
Champion Porsche in Pompano Beach, Fla. has a pretty nice grey, they use it on a lot of their specials...



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Originally Posted by blue44
Champion Porsche in Pompano Beach, Fla. has a pretty nice grey, they use it on a lot of their specials...



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That's exactly the color I would do!!!
So nice...
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If the paint is in good shape, why not consider a vinyl wrap?
Old 07-15-2010, 06:51 PM
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Yes it will devaluate the car. A lot. Don't do it!
If tek_121’s car was a rare color then I could not agree more but the facts are that it’s not

Wrap do not paint !
A warp looks terrible unless the paint underneath is mirror perfect with no stone chips ... I covered this in one of our threads recently with lots of pics over on the 951 board if you want to do a search and see what a flat matt black 951 looks like

But the bottom line is, will the car be more valuable to YOU with a new color?
That is such a true statement ... Our cars are not exactly worth a lot of money in todays market. However as a person that likes changing colors on our P-cars I always have a preference if changing color to keep the new paint scheme in a P-car color (new or old).

I wouldnt go with a crazy color, i would go with a kind of Audi TT aviator grey or something like that. But I'll see, i'm going to see a paint shop next week, I'll decide there...
Aviator grey is actually my fav color ... have you seen the 997 Sport Classic which is very similar?!? I’m currently painting the 993 project car in this color

Pic of Audi Aviator Grey:


997 Sport Classic Grey:


The manufacturer to Porsche of this colour is Glasurit in Germany and the paint code is L63A FYI - It's a flat none metallic colour with a clear coat finish

Do it before I do ... and if you need more encouragement then check this thread by a 911 owner doing the same I just came across: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/516422-project-911-x-introduction.html (Great thread which needs updating)

Signal green is pretty close to Green-Go
Jeff - that Signal Green 968 is an ex-Jap import by Beorg who has now sold it. He reads this forum regular but does not contribute much. He’s imported and owned a good 10 968’s in recent years into Sweden. Signal Green is Glasurit code: 22S (Years 1990-1994. Your Mint Gruen (Mint Green) color code is the rare 22R

tek_121 - If you need any additional help on the 997 Sport Classic Grey then just drop me a PM as I can assist with the same color match from other paint suppliers as Glasurit paints are very expensive.

For those who would like to know more about Glasurit and the Porsche Paint Schemes from over the years then here is the tool you have been looking for: http://color-online.glasurit.com/. From my understanding (correct if wrong) Porsche have used 3 paint suppliers over the years. The best way to us the color system is to type PORSCHE under Manufacturer and then sellect 968 from the drop down menu under Model.

Best regards,
Mark

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