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Old 10-17-2009, 08:10 PM
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Wink Arena993's caused a Smurfy resurgence in the paint industry

Porsche knows who to thank for increased interest in 996s & 997s painted "Jelly Belly" Blue.

Now, here's proof that RLer Arena993's single-Smurfedy caused a resurgence in the entire automotive paint & 'tuner' industry



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Styling: Porsche Riviera Blue repaint





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Bare-Shell Full Respray in Porsche 'Riviera Blue'








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Old 10-17-2009, 08:40 PM
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Porsche Riviera blue

Source: migWeb.co.uk's "Flatout's Mk4 astra LET" thread



SUBURBANS!
The blue paint is PPG 19220 Riviera Blue, from 1996 Porsche



Source: 67-72chevyTrucks.com's "Project: 1972 502 HO 4x4 Suburban" thread
Old 10-17-2009, 08:49 PM
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I shall not be associated in anyway shape or form with the ricer crowd. Now the Lambo I will make the exception. Seriously, where do you find this stuff.

Mike
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I actually like that color, and yes I am straight...
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New avitar for you Mike? I'm guessing the squirel is from WV and the fan is from Andreas's shop.
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Originally Posted by porscheralph
New avitar for you Mike? I'm guessing the squirel is from WV and the fan is from Andreas's shop.
Correct.





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Originally Posted by AOW162435
Correct.





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LOL! The color got to you...
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Originally Posted by CaptainGSR
I actually like that color, and yes I am straight...
Funny you felt the need to emphasize that.
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Mike-- First, serious bows in the direction of your RiviBlue beauty
Originally Posted by Arena993
where do you find this stuff.
I'm in night-school, pursuing advanced degree, but finding too much P-car 'progress' can be made when I should be doing weekend homework

Sometimes, blue trouble just finds me or my friends. This shacked up with Speedy...

IIRC: the only 993 WB factory-painted Gulf Blue.
Diggable, as delivered by Porsche: matching hard-back sports seats, parcel shelf/ rear seat delete, carbon fiber & aluminum, contrasting Guards Red seat belts, + more goodies.

GulfBlau code #3B4

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Painted in Porsche Riviera blue.

Source: fastCoolCars.com
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Originally Posted by Arena993
I shall not be associated in anyway shape or form with the ricer crowd.
They should be sending your royalty checks ... obviously wanna be like Mike.
Panty-hose hats, though? Hmmm, setting the next trend.


More comfortable with trucks?
Sherwin Williams Porsche Riviera blue Great Paint by Nate.


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Talking Updating your bus to perform like a Porsche, 1 panel & hubcap at a time

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