got the blues and need some help!!

[dohyde34]

ok so i am looking at two different blues. and need opinions or you could even recommend another one to make it even more difficult
Gm arrival blue and kia corsa blue. all i want is a blue that doesnt "turn" purple and goes with black or black accents. i know the kia color looks good with blue. thanks guys!!

[JumboAMONGus]

probly same shade blue ,, lol , but i like the kia , as for the purple thats probly a pearl added to it just get the shade blue with no pearl

[SS Tim]

The KIA blue is very nice in person and easy to live with. Goes well with black interiors too. Best thing to do is run down to a KIA dealer and walk around a blue car, it will give you a better feel than a picture.

[dohyde34]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

The KIA blue is very nice in person and easy to live with. Goes well with black interiors too. Best thing to do is run down to a KIA dealer and walk around a blue car, it will give you a better feel than a picture.

thats actually have how i found it. i thought it looked great in person too. i am painting the outside of the grill black (its a 69) then the part in the middle blue. black rims and little stuff the the emblem black and the door handles black. now for another question, gloss or flat black? i am as indecisive as my girlfriend when it comes to this truck.lol

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by dohyde34

thats actually have how i found it. i thought it looked great in person too. i am painting the outside of the grill black (its a 69) then the part in the middle blue. black rims and little stuff the the emblem black and the door handles black. now for another question, gloss or flat black? i am as indecisive as my girlfriend when it comes to this truck.lol

The whole grill shell like this? If so then gloss or semi-gloss powder coat are about the only way to keep it looking clean or are there no bugs where you live? Might try photoshopping the paint scheme before spraying anything.

[dohyde34]

no idea how to photoshop.

[jocko]

kia blue. with a white top. Whatever it is, a white top...

[CParnell]

KIA blue.

[dohyde34]

no white.lol i want black and blue

[BIGBLU 72]

I like the Arrival Blue! plus its "GM". i believe that its Monochromatic and has all the colors that make up that hue of blue! def never looks purple on my buddies SS

[dohyde34]

bump this up. Still can't decide. They both are so nice.lol
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[dohyde34]

here is a different view of the arrival blue. I added a poll also. I also bought a 68 front clip. so i it will be all blue pretty much. i am kinda letting you guys decide between the two because i cant!

[Gobbles]

First vote! woo! Both are really nice though, I can't imagine being unhappy with either.

[dohyde34]

i know. but i have to chose one. one day i want one the next i want the other.

[Bigo Serge]

My vote is with the Kia blue. I think it will look badass with black. PULL THE TRIGGER ALREADY!!!!!
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[dohyde34]

You make it sound so easy....gotta l lovE it years from now.
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[dohyde34]

Wow. None for arrival huh?
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[SS Tim]

Corsa (KIA) blue and the '68 front end would look really good if you are going to do the black trim and inserts. I'd just keep the '69 grill and do chrome bumpers and trim and forget the black all together. Put a black interior together with the blue metal and the truck will look great.

[dohyde34]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Corsa (KIA) blue and the '68 front end would look really good if you are going to do the black trim and inserts. I'd just keep the '69 grill and do chrome bumpers and trim and forget the black all together. Put a black interior together with the blue metal and the truck will look great.

That's exactly what I am doing. Bought a 68 for five hundred.
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[Hubscrub]

My nova is arrival blue i really like the color it has different personality in shade/sun night day absolutely beautiful in the sun with the metallic. Black goes great with it, why i painted my grill and interior is black.

[MAK191]

I vote for the Kia blue.

Another thing to think about is the cost. Some of those colors are tri-coat only and that can add a substantial amount to the cost.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by MAK191

I vote for the Kia blue.

Another thing to think about is the cost. Some of those colors are tri-coat only and that can add a substantial amount to the cost.

Very good point! So I will then toss, stock '69 508 Dark Blue, in for consideration. As a non-metalic it will be easier and cheaper.

[dohyde34]

ever a purple hue/ tint to it?

[Hubscrub]

Originally Posted by dohyde34

ever a purple hue/ tint to it?

I really don't think so haven't really looked at it that way. I don't think someone would mistake it as purple. the paint was $300/gallon when it was painted in 04?05?
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[Vintage Windmills]

Tim, got any other angles of that dark blue?

OP, heres a thought. Sorry I don't know the color code or description.