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XXL · 07-16-2002, 11:37 AM

Any suggestions for bright bright red paint colors? Years ago I did a Porsche Guards Red minus a few parts of the black, but I don't remember the exact formula and no longer have access to a mixing setup...

I'm looking for a verrrrrry bright red, just at the edge where some of you might say "that's too orange" but not so much that it really IS orange. One color I happen to like is the red on the Hot Wheels truck (picture below stolen from Gee_Emm).

Paint codes and/or year/make/model info on a particular car would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Kenneth

**1971Stepside** · 07-16-2002, 11:49 AM

Kenneth, I am looking for the same color. GM's Torch Red or Dodge Viper Red are my top two at the moment. I spoke with my body shop guy and he told me about a red that Chrysler uses on the 300M that is bright red with a red metal flake in the paint. He said it is the brightest red he has ever seen. I am going to check that color out. If I can get a sample I will let you know.

This is one of those no going back decisions if you don't like it. Good luck

MIKE'67 · 07-16-2002, 11:58 AM

We painted my son's truck Dodge Viper red and it is outstanding.

flyin99 · 07-16-2002, 12:06 PM

is this close? maybe? it is "vibrant red", but has an orange tint in certain light

flyin99 · 07-16-2002, 12:08 PM

or maybe this..you can see the orange tint, when a camera flash hits it........

flyin99 · 07-16-2002, 12:08 PM

oooops.forgot pic....

Paul Clark · 07-16-2002, 12:39 PM

My wife had an '86 Celica, Think the paint color was "Arrest Me Red". It glowed.

XXL · 07-16-2002, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by flyin99
is this close? maybe? it is "vibrant red", but has an orange tint in certain light

This is the 93 Food Mustang red (code EY) ?? I think we touched on this on another thread.

It looks like a real candidate.

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971Stepside
GM's Torch Red or Dodge Viper Red are my top two at the moment.

Have you got a year and make on the Torch Red? Or a color code?

Thanks to all,

Kenneth

Bamm · 07-16-2002, 01:09 PM

XXL, I hate to say it and if you tell anybody I said it, i'll swear you're lying , but the new Ford rangers have an awesome red. Not sure of the code but I saw one in a parking lot the other day and it was just nice!!!!!.......JB

**1971Stepside** · 07-16-2002, 03:28 PM

I don't have paint codes for torch red but here are a couple trucks in that color. Looks great in the sun and the shade.

**1971Stepside** · 07-16-2002, 03:29 PM

another

67cst · 07-16-2002, 03:36 PM

this is pretty red, dont know the code thou

XXL · 07-16-2002, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by 1971Stepside
another

I think this one is probably it! I especially like the way it integrates the grille area... my grille and bumper, etc., will also be body color. Thanks!

Also, you might want to check out 2001 Food Performance Red (code ES), which is verrrrry similar to the EY on flyin99's truck.

Kenneth

70 Jimmy · 07-16-2002, 04:53 PM

Remember fellas, DON'T TRUST YOUR SCREEN!!! Especially with red. Your monitor/video card is most likely wrong. This is not the way to pick a color. Find a car or paint chip. I just went through this with engine paint to match my powder coating. You must have a paint code or an example. By the way, I like the Viper red.

**1971Stepside** · 07-16-2002, 04:55 PM

I e-mailed the owner of the truck. Here is what he gave me.

1990 GM Torch Red Dupont Chroma 1 base clear.

It looks like it was put on by someone who did a lot of rubbing between coats. Beautiful! Good Luck. Everytime I look at that picture I want to go with that color.

XXL · 07-16-2002, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 70 Jimmy
Remember fellas, DON'T TRUST YOUR SCREEN!!! Especially with red. Your monitor/video card is most likely wrong. This is not the way to pick a color. Find a car or paint chip. I just went through this with engine paint to match my powder coating. You must have a paint code or an example. By the way, I like the Viper red.

Understood... earlier this morning I spent an hour culling through the Dupont color books at my local body shop supply store. THAT is what I'm working from, but it helps to get a ballpark from photos before digging through the books.

Kenneth

XXL · 07-16-2002, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971Stepside
I e-mailed the owner of the truck. Here is what he gave me.

1990 GM Torch Red Dupont Chroma 1 base clear.

It looks like it was put on by someone who did a lot of rubbing between coats. Beautiful! Good Luck. Everytime I look at that picture I want to go with that color.

Actually, probably not any rubbing at all between coats. Chroma is a catylized acrylic enamel.

Kenneth

jay-dawg · 07-16-2002, 05:58 PM

hey xxl...you care to share your wealth and sell one of those 72 models?

jay

XXL · 07-16-2002, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jay-dawg
hey xxl...you care to share your wealth and sell one of those 72 models?

jay

Wealth? I'm pounding scrap copper wire into pennies so I can pay my electric bill

The models belong to Gee_Emm. He's the RICH guy!

Kenneth

jay-dawg · 07-16-2002, 07:17 PM

that's funny....he was selling them to someone els and wasnt returning my emails. oh well.

**StingRay** · 07-16-2002, 07:20 PM

Have a look at 85 Toyota 3E5 Super Red. I've had a couple of cars in base/clear that looked incredible. It's one of the nicest red's I've seen.

ChopTop · 07-16-2002, 07:32 PM

Man! I am drooling over that 71 stepside pic. Surprised my keyboard is'nt shorting out!:p Think I'm sticking with Geo Blue though, already have a blue interior, hehe. Any idea's on Blue?

pro_ject · 07-16-2002, 07:39 PM

Also an awsome color is "Brillant Red" by Sikens, its not a real deep red, its a really bright with tint orangey in it, looks wicked! sorry dont have a pic of the truck tho

XXL · 07-16-2002, 07:48 PM

OK, so here's a synopsis of the various reds and paint codes so far...

2001 (or 2002) Ford Performance Red ES
1993 Ford Performance Red EY
2001 (or 1990) GM Torch Red 70 (or 71)
1985 Toyota Super Red II 3E5 (they also have plain "Red" 3E6)
1998 Dodge Viper Red PRM/LRM

So many colors, so little time.

Kenneth

Andy4639 · 07-16-2002, 10:02 PM

1986 I-ROC Red is one of the brightest reds chevy ever did I think.
This is the color of my truck and it was painted in 1989. Here is a pic of it in 2002. It still holds its color good for setting out side all the time in the weather.

07-16-2002, 11:37 AM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Brightest red? Any suggestions for bright bright red paint colors? Years ago I did a Porsche Guards Red minus a few parts of the black, but I don't remember the exact formula and no longer have access to a mixing setup... I'm looking for a verrrrrry bright red, just at the edge where some of you might say "that's too orange" but not so much that it really IS orange. One color I happen to like is the red on the Hot Wheels truck (picture below stolen from Gee_Emm). Paint codes and/or year/make/model info on a particular car would be appreciated. Thanks, Kenneth Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

07-16-2002, 11:49 AM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Kenneth, I am looking for the same color. GM's Torch Red or Dodge Viper Red are my top two at the moment. I spoke with my body shop guy and he told me about a red that Chrysler uses on the 300M that is bright red with a red metal flake in the paint. He said it is the brightest red he has ever seen. I am going to check that color out. If I can get a sample I will let you know. This is one of those no going back decisions if you don't like it. Good luck __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-16-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	We painted my son's truck Dodge Viper red and it is outstanding. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

07-16-2002, 12:06 PM	#4
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	is this close? maybe? it is "vibrant red", but has an orange tint in certain light Attached Images

07-16-2002, 12:08 PM	#6
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	oooops.forgot pic.... Attached Images

07-16-2002, 12:39 PM	#7
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	My wife had an '86 Celica, Think the paint color was "Arrest Me Red". It glowed.

07-16-2002, 01:09 PM	#9
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	XXL, I hate to say it and if you tell anybody I said it, i'll swear you're lying , but the new Ford rangers have an awesome red. Not sure of the code but I saw one in a parking lot the other day and it was just nice!!!!!.......JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-16-2002, 03:28 PM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I don't have paint codes for torch red but here are a couple trucks in that color. Looks great in the sun and the shade. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-16-2002, 03:29 PM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	another Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-16-2002, 03:36 PM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	this is pretty red, dont know the code thou Attached Images __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-16-2002, 04:53 PM	#14
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Remember fellas, DON'T TRUST YOUR SCREEN!!! Especially with red. Your monitor/video card is most likely wrong. This is not the way to pick a color. Find a car or paint chip. I just went through this with engine paint to match my powder coating. You must have a paint code or an example. By the way, I like the Viper red. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

07-16-2002, 04:55 PM	#15
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I e-mailed the owner of the truck. Here is what he gave me. 1990 GM Torch Red Dupont Chroma 1 base clear. It looks like it was put on by someone who did a lot of rubbing between coats. Beautiful! Good Luck. Everytime I look at that picture I want to go with that color. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-16-2002, 05:58 PM	#18
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	hey xxl...you care to share your wealth and sell one of those 72 models? jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-16-2002, 07:17 PM	#20
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	that's funny....he was selling them to someone els and wasnt returning my emails. oh well. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-16-2002, 07:20 PM	#21
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Have a look at 85 Toyota 3E5 Super Red. I've had a couple of cars in base/clear that looked incredible. It's one of the nicest red's I've seen. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada



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07-16-2002, 07:32 PM	#22
ChopTop Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KINGWOOD TEXAS Posts: 515	Man! I am drooling over that 71 stepside pic. Surprised my keyboard is'nt shorting out!:p Think I'm sticking with Geo Blue though, already have a blue interior, hehe. Any idea's on Blue?

07-16-2002, 07:39 PM	#23
pro_ject Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: canada Posts: 24	Also an awsome color is "Brillant Red" by Sikens, its not a real deep red, its a really bright with tint orangey in it, looks wicked! sorry dont have a pic of the truck tho

07-16-2002, 07:48 PM	#24
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	OK, so here's a synopsis of the various reds and paint codes so far... 2001 (or 2002) Ford Performance Red ES 1993 Ford Performance Red EY 2001 (or 1990) GM Torch Red 70 (or 71) 1985 Toyota Super Red II 3E5 (they also have plain "Red" 3E6) 1998 Dodge Viper Red PRM/LRM So many colors, so little time. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

07-16-2002, 10:02 PM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Paint 1986 I-ROC Red is one of the brightest reds chevy ever did I think. This is the color of my truck and it was painted in 1989. Here is a pic of it in 2002. It still holds its color good for setting out side all the time in the weather. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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