Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LowLifeS10 · 05-12-2015, 01:00 PM

Hi, I'm trying to figure out wich red color to choose.

Dont know if I should go with any candy paint o metallic. I really like a truck with bright red color that pops but will I get tired of it quicker than a candy red paint, hmm.

I just know I dont want it to be too dark.

Please post pictures of red C10s or just any red truck/car that can inspire me to choose

Willie Makeit · 05-12-2015, 01:08 PM

if it's gotta be red then it's gotta be porsche guards red

http://www.google.com/search?q=porsc...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg

LowLifeS10 · 05-12-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

if it's gotta be red then it's gotta be porsche guards red

http://www.google.com/search?q=porsc...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg

that looks great, something like that I had in mind, keep posting

big mike71 · 05-12-2015, 01:37 PM

Here's mine it's torch red

Keith Seymore · 05-12-2015, 02:32 PM

Code 72 Apple Red in base coat/clear coat.

K

hugger6933 · 05-12-2015, 03:48 PM

torch red [Corvette] and victory red[Silverado] are the same reds. Look at a Caddy Alante red from the mid to late 90's. The is the reddest I found when painting my drag car. Brilliant and vivid. Jim

trkfrk · 05-12-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Here's mine it's torch red

X2 on the torch Red

LowLifeS10 · 05-12-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

X2 on the torch Red

They all look red haha. the one in the picture looks really nice.

about candy red, can you lay any specific base to make it more bright or is candy red just candy red and so be it?

Jonlopes · 05-12-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

if it's gotta be red then it's gotta be porsche guards red

http://www.google.com/search?q=porsc...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg

I am a fan of Porsche Red. It tends to have a slight hint of orange to it.

SS Tim · 05-12-2015, 06:58 PM

If you are going to the expense and trouble of a candy red I'd suggest a darker red over a mettalic gold base. Very classic deep warm color you really don't see anymore. White is the brightest base and silver is a close second. But again I prefer a gold or copper base under most candy colors.

In any event shot test panels first of possible shades/colors over various bases before making a final decision. Then get them out in the sun and sun protected shade to see which works for you.

hugger6933 · 05-12-2015, 09:33 PM

White under red will make the red pop a little more. If your new to painting I would suggest that you shay away from candies 3 stages or pearls it is hard enough for a guy with gun time much less someone new to spraying. i hope you don't take offense to my comments they are only trying to help. Jim

Sammys70 · 05-12-2015, 09:44 PM

2015 Chevy Silverado red. Sorry don't know the name. No orange undertone. My dad had his rod painted this. Looks nice. Only pic I can find right now.

bigblock68 · 05-19-2015, 01:33 PM

viper red,over white sealer

JanS · 05-19-2015, 02:44 PM

My 67 is hugger orange and white. My 65 Malibu is 2001 Corvette torch red. That is a beautiful vivid bright red. Picture of my truck.

mcbassin · 05-19-2015, 04:09 PM

GM Victory red:

trkfrk · 05-19-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

GM Victory red:

Your truck looks sweet and is one of my favorites Mike... I had a 69 GMC while I was in the Navy and painted it Victory red, awesome color but I made the mistake at the last second and decided to put pearl in the clear coat which ended up taking the deep red out of the paint and giving it a pinkish tint in the sunlight lol.

30 a truck · 05-20-2015, 09:08 AM

Ford Vermilion red

mcbassin · 05-20-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Your truck looks sweet and is one of my favorites Mike... I had a 69 GMC while I was in the Navy and painted it Victory red, awesome color but I made the mistake at the last second and decided to put pearl in the clear coat which ended up taking the deep red out of the paint and giving it a pinkish tint in the sunlight lol.

Thanks Mark. That would suck to go to all the trouble of painting one and then be unhappy with the results....Ironically, I have had a few torch red trucks in my time. You really can't go wrong with RED

JanS · 05-20-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JanS

My 67 is hugger orange and white. My 65 Malibu is 2001 Corvette torch red. That is a beautiful vivid bright red. Picture of my truck.

Pontiacs as in the GTO's actually called GM's hugger orange carousel red.

cooperhw · 05-20-2015, 01:34 PM

Dodge Viper Red

hotrodder · 05-20-2015, 09:34 PM

GM Torch Red over a white base coat or white sealer.Now you are talking BRIGHT RED!!!!!!!!

muckyp · 05-20-2015, 10:26 PM

another victory red

timski69gmc · 05-21-2015, 12:48 AM

I really like the new Crystal Red on the corvettes and Cadillacs.
I was considering this one.

**davischevy** · 05-27-2015, 09:56 PM

I don't know if this is red or orange.

05-12-2015, 01:00 PM	#1
LowLifeS10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 165	Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) Hi, I'm trying to figure out wich red color to choose. Dont know if I should go with any candy paint o metallic. I really like a truck with bright red color that pops but will I get tired of it quicker than a candy red paint, hmm. I just know I dont want it to be too dark. Please post pictures of red C10s or just any red truck/car that can inspire me to choose __________________ GMC C15 -68 project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526059 Front/back Porterbuilt dropmember, Accuair, LS1/4L60e Chevrolet C20 -72 C20 to K10/20 conversion, LS power.

05-12-2015, 01:08 PM	#2
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,211	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) if it's gotta be red then it's gotta be porsche guards red http://www.google.com/search?q=porsc...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg

05-12-2015, 01:37 PM	#4
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) Here's mine it's torch red Attached Images __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

05-12-2015, 02:32 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,179	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) Code 72 Apple Red in base coat/clear coat. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

05-12-2015, 03:48 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) torch red [Corvette] and victory red[Silverado] are the same reds. Look at a Caddy Alante red from the mid to late 90's. The is the reddest I found when painting my drag car. Brilliant and vivid. Jim

05-12-2015, 06:58 PM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) If you are going to the expense and trouble of a candy red I'd suggest a darker red over a mettalic gold base. Very classic deep warm color you really don't see anymore. White is the brightest base and silver is a close second. But again I prefer a gold or copper base under most candy colors. In any event shot test panels first of possible shades/colors over various bases before making a final decision. Then get them out in the sun and sun protected shade to see which works for you. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-12-2015, 09:33 PM	#11
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) White under red will make the red pop a little more. If your new to painting I would suggest that you shay away from candies 3 stages or pearls it is hard enough for a guy with gun time much less someone new to spraying. i hope you don't take offense to my comments they are only trying to help. Jim

05-12-2015, 09:44 PM	#12
Sammys70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: CT Posts: 44	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) 2015 Chevy Silverado red. Sorry don't know the name. No orange undertone. My dad had his rod painted this. Looks nice. Only pic I can find right now. Attached Images

05-19-2015, 01:33 PM	#13
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) viper red,over white sealer Attached Images __________________ 71 swb 71 lwb 72 swb 69 blazer 4x4 08 tundra 85 zx900 ninja 85 gpz750 76 snb 72 blazer 2wd 77 2wd blazer

05-19-2015, 02:44 PM	#14
JanS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Posts: 7	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) My 67 is hugger orange and white. My 65 Malibu is 2001 Corvette torch red. That is a beautiful vivid bright red. Picture of my truck. Attached Images

05-19-2015, 04:09 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) GM Victory red: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-20-2015, 09:08 AM	#17
30 a truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cowpens S.C. Posts: 138	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) Ford Vermilion red Attached Images

05-20-2015, 01:34 PM	#20
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) Dodge Viper Red __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

05-20-2015, 09:34 PM	#21
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) GM Torch Red over a white base coat or white sealer.Now you are talking BRIGHT RED!!!!!!!!

05-20-2015, 10:26 PM	#22
muckyp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney, Texas Posts: 290	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) another victory red Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB 454/TH400



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05-21-2015, 12:48 AM	#23
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) I really like the new Crystal Red on the corvettes and Cadillacs. I was considering this one. Attached Images

05-27-2015, 09:56 PM	#24
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,814	Re: Soon to hit the paint booth (red options) I don't know if this is red or orange. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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