Respraying a 997 - What Color?
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I'm with Dan...Horizon Blue is a stunner, and just enough to make you smile each day.
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Originally Posted by THPorsche
flat black maybe?
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Originally Posted by Rasta
Gents, I'm thinking about respraying a 997 C2S which is currently in a boring factory color. There is limited availability of manual transmissions in Singapore where I currently reside which is why rather than waiting for the "perfect" 6-speed car to show up (could be months), I'm going to take what's available and repaint it. The car in question is quite well optioned except for the color.
I thought that since I'm respraying it, I might as well go for something unique.
I thought that since I'm respraying it, I might as well go for something unique.
What you're actually asking for is a complete change in color which will require gutting out much of the car so that there will be no visible nooks and crannies with the old color. And then you'll have to trust them not to end up with an extra fastener or two after they've put the car back together, which carelessness will later likely resurface in the form of squeaks and rattles.
The other thing to consider is that a repaint will never end up being as tough as a factory paint job, from what I understand. Factory painted body shells are oven cured at higher temperatures than an assembled car can tolerate.
If I were you I would find out how much it would cost to do this elaborate paint process (in the US it might cost 5 grand or more, possibly 10) and then weigh that against the cost of ordering or importing a car with your choice of color.
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I think cost probably would not be an issue for him if he is getting a 997s in Singapore.
it's probably around 200k+ usd for a well optioned one?
personally I think Matt black looks great!
it's probably around 200k+ usd for a well optioned one?
personally I think Matt black looks great!
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Thanks for all the replies.
The matte black 599 looks outstanding - very gangsta - but too bold for me.
Aquamarine is a nice color...very similar to the color on the 997 Porsche Club edition, no? See link below:
http://cll.hemmings.com/uimage/745540-500-0.jpg?rev=1
Aubergine is a beautiful color:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...QQcmdZViewItem
But migh be a little toooo purple -
: http://cll.hemmings.com/uimage/554745-640-0.jpg?rev=1
How about US$200K+ for a barely optioned one with 25K km on the clock -
. Welcome to Singapore.
Look forward to your continued thoughts.
The matte black 599 looks outstanding - very gangsta - but too bold for me.
Aquamarine is a nice color...very similar to the color on the 997 Porsche Club edition, no? See link below:
http://cll.hemmings.com/uimage/745540-500-0.jpg?rev=1
Aubergine is a beautiful color:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...QQcmdZViewItem
But migh be a little toooo purple -
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Originally Posted by Imola
I think cost probably would not be an issue for him if he is getting a 997s in Singapore.
it's probably around 200k+ usd for a well optioned one?
it's probably around 200k+ usd for a well optioned one?
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Look forward to your continued thoughts.
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My vote is Azzura Santa Barbara. Someone on here posted pics of a Ruf Cayman not long ago done in this color. It is sort of a blueish, silver sort of thing. It may be too conservative for what you're looking to do, but it is very unique and very beautiful. Other than those I think the Gulf Blue or Mexico Blue are both very cool colors. Good luck.