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rwhit57 · 06-22-2011, 09:46 PM

My truck is about ready to paint. The plan all along was to paint it back the factory gold (Desert Sand) but after a long debate. Here is the color I've chosen. Since my interior is finished in brown, I wanted to stay with something close. I think this color is a little richer and should look good in basecoat/clearcoat . I know not everyone will like it but tell me what you think.
Randy

*lakeroadster* · 06-22-2011, 09:57 PM

I am a big fan of tan / gold based topcoat colors.

They look really good and they always look "clean" becase dirt and crud don't show up on them very much.

Excellent choice.

Is that Gold, Butterscotch or Buckskin?

lilpoindexter · 06-22-2011, 10:24 PM

If you like it...that's all that matters.

cayoterun · 06-22-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I am a big fan of tan / gold based topcoat colors.

They look really good and they always look "clean" becase dirt and crud don't show up on them very much.

Excellent choice.

Great choice. It looks good all the time. Bet you'll like it the longer you use it.

We live on dirt roads and use tan/earthys color to match the dirt.

67_SS396 · 06-23-2011, 12:31 AM

I like it a lot. Is that an 82? I had one identical to that back in the early 90's.
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rwhit57 · 06-23-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_SS396

I like it a lot. Is that an 82? I had one identical to that back in the early 90's.
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That is an 82. That color appears to be a one year deal best I could find. I'm liking it too. Wouldn't mind having that Corvette.

sumran · 06-23-2011, 08:12 AM

I agree that your preference is what matters, since it is your truck.

I am finding that color choice is just the beginning. There are a lot of other elements that determine if the color works. I think almost any color can look good if the overall package is right. Interior package is very important and you have already considered that. The design, finish and texture of trim can make a big difference. Ride height, stance, wheel and tire choices can change the way a color feels. Graphics and details like pinstripes can take it from bad to good. All part of the fun.

Stepper562 · 06-24-2011, 09:48 AM

Love the color...shoot it!
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Goldfinger · 06-24-2011, 10:09 AM

my truck is that color. the only thing wrong is its so shiny people flick you off and honk their horns for blinding them.

motornut · 06-24-2011, 10:26 AM

very nice my burb was close

06-22-2011, 09:46 PM	#1
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? My truck is about ready to paint. The plan all along was to paint it back the factory gold (Desert Sand) but after a long debate. Here is the color I've chosen. Since my interior is finished in brown, I wanted to stay with something close. I think this color is a little richer and should look good in basecoat/clearcoat . I know not everyone will like it but tell me what you think. Randy Attached Images

06-22-2011, 09:57 PM	#2
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? I am a big fan of tan / gold based topcoat colors. They look really good and they always look "clean" becase dirt and crud don't show up on them very much. Excellent choice. Is that Gold, Butterscotch or Buckskin? Last edited by lakeroadster; 06-24-2011 at 10:28 AM.

06-22-2011, 10:24 PM	#3
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,130	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? If you like it...that's all that matters.

06-23-2011, 12:31 AM	#5
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? I like it a lot. Is that an 82? I had one identical to that back in the early 90's. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

06-23-2011, 08:12 AM	#7
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? I agree that your preference is what matters, since it is your truck. I am finding that color choice is just the beginning. There are a lot of other elements that determine if the color works. I think almost any color can look good if the overall package is right. Interior package is very important and you have already considered that. The design, finish and texture of trim can make a big difference. Ride height, stance, wheel and tire choices can change the way a color feels. Graphics and details like pinstripes can take it from bad to good. All part of the fun. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

06-24-2011, 09:48 AM	#8
Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? Love the color...shoot it! Posted via Mobile Device

06-24-2011, 10:09 AM	#9
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? my truck is that color. the only thing wrong is its so shiny people flick you off and honk their horns for blinding them. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

06-24-2011, 10:26 AM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: I've Picked Out My Color-What Do You Think? very nice my burb was close __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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