Approx cost of paint-to-match
10-09-2006, 11:08 PM
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OK but, where does someone look (color chart) to find out that "baltic blue" is the color of the car pictured? does the dealer have some master paint chip sample book?
10-10-2006, 10:06 AM
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Agree with the cost of P-T-S, especially when some of the regular order metallics are $3K.
The Signal Green I'd mentioned is back in the Pre-Owned section of www.euroclassicsporsche.com Has 172 miles. I never cease to be amazed at people who get rid of nearly brand new cars.
The Signal Green I'd mentioned is back in the Pre-Owned section of www.euroclassicsporsche.com Has 172 miles. I never cease to be amazed at people who get rid of nearly brand new cars.
10-10-2006, 12:03 PM
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On the subject of "special order metallics " like GT silver , slate grey, etc. I've never completely understood their much higher price relative to the standard metallics. The upgrade cost is getting close to the price of a custom color. I don't know if the thought is for a rarer color without the wait for a custom one?
10-10-2006, 12:17 PM
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I looked at a Pearlescent White Porsche in the 90s, Pearl White was a $10K option. At that price , it makes some of these other special paints look like a bargain at $3,500.
10-10-2006, 12:48 PM
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The Pearlescent white seen on the preproduction 959 Gruppe B cars was a very complex paint. It actually contains osyter shells to get that iridescence. (I would put it in the pimp my ride category today).
If you are considering a past color for your car there are a few places you can go.
(1) The dealership should have past sales literature and workshop manuals on all past cars. There are color chips in those.
(2) Go to an online source like Paintscratch.com and order a little tube of the stuff you're interested in. If you do this you can see how it will look, without risking a very surprised and possibly disappointed look at delivery. (They also sell spray cans of the paints so you can spray a 1 foot square panel for evaluation).
If you are considering a past color for your car there are a few places you can go.
(1) The dealership should have past sales literature and workshop manuals on all past cars. There are color chips in those.
(2) Go to an online source like Paintscratch.com and order a little tube of the stuff you're interested in. If you do this you can see how it will look, without risking a very surprised and possibly disappointed look at delivery. (They also sell spray cans of the paints so you can spray a 1 foot square panel for evaluation).
10-10-2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
The Pearlescent white seen on the preproduction 959 Gruppe B cars was a very complex paint. It actually contains osyter shells to get that iridescence. (I would put it in the pimp my ride category today).
I am familar with the pearl dials on watches and how they show many different colors, but this color did not. It was similar to the pearl white on many cadillacs today.
