Need serious help picking a color to paint my stang.

Rich J · April 15th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Well I don't have any pictures showing exactly the problem but just from constant highway driving my clear coat is coming off my front bumper and it looks terrible. Not many other people notice it but I do and its bugging the shit out of me. So I have decided I need to get my entire car painted and I was thinking of going with a different color to make me feel like I have a brand new car again. So I am turning to you guys at MM to help me pick it! I have been in love with comp orange and mineral gray. But I want to see other possibilities. It's an 01 6er so getting comp orange wouldnt match the years it was available and such but I don't really care. Just show me some pics of other stangs in other colors that aren't ALWAYS seen on the streets (black, silver) Mine is silver right now and a picture is included below. What color do you guys think would look best with my rims and I might even be changing to either black or gun metal rims. Thanks guys

PS: Has anyone ever used Maaco to get their cars painted? I see they offer their "ambassidor paint service" for $300 and just seeing vague details about it, it says they "paint the exterior with an industry workhouse, High grade automotive enamel." Does this sound like it's not good? I mean its only $300 and money is sort of a concern right now. And I don't want something that is going to come out shitty or not last. So I was also asking about that. Thanks all.

XectriK · April 15th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Statistically speaking... black is the fastest color.

Rich J · April 15th, 2010, 07:45 PM

Lol I have thought of black. But I was thinking something other than black this is actually my first car I have owned that wasn't black. I am still leaning towards comp orange. But not quite sure.

Matt. · April 15th, 2010, 08:12 PM

comp org is sick. Sonic blue is also nice. Personly if I was forced away from red and blacks not an option. I would go yellow and name my car nannerpuss

Gt98 · April 15th, 2010, 08:48 PM

yea sonic blue is the shiz! you could also try something orginal like a lambo green? or something like that but if you are driving many highway or in city lots of traffic miles you might want to look into helicopter tape as a back up plan so your paint doesnt get rock chips!!

Garrett · April 15th, 2010, 08:55 PM

comp orange, Love that color.

I re painted mine torch red, wish I went with a red with just a little more orange in it.

Rich J · April 15th, 2010, 09:02 PM

Helicopter tape? And I was also thinking about a orangeish red. But I think its going to just be comp orange.

Matt. · April 15th, 2010, 09:14 PM

I would get a hood before you paint it, and any body kit your looking at get it now. It will be alot better looking and cheaper to get the new parts now and paint them along with the car

Zatrekaz · April 15th, 2010, 09:40 PM

Do NOT.... Do NOT .... got a paint job from maaco. Think about it man... $300? Really? The paint alone cost more than that. Its a hackjob of a paint service.

Your lookin at 4 digits for a good paint job...

Rich J · April 15th, 2010, 09:51 PM

Yea I just read a lot of shitty reviews about them forgot to post about them being out of the question. I thought about installing the body mods and having the local trade school do it. All I have to pay for is supplies and $15. They are watched by a professional through the whole thing and I have seen some cars that they have done that came out looking perfect. Thanks for the reminder Matt I was thinking about getting a Cowl or Cobra hood but not sure, Maybe even a Mach 1 hood. And a Cobra front bumper. I am trying to picture my car in comp orange with a Mach 1 hood, and a Cobra front bumper with maybe a mach 1 chin spoiler.

r890 · April 15th, 2010, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by demon_54

Lol I have thought of black. But I was thinking something other than black this is actually my first car I have owned that wasn't black. I am still leaning towards comp orange. But not quite sure.

Dark Shadow Gray.

That color is the SEX.

Garrett · April 15th, 2010, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

Do NOT.... Do NOT .... got a paint job from maaco. Think about it man... $300? Really? The paint alone cost more than that. Its a hackjob of a paint service.

Your lookin at 4 digits for a good paint job...

The macco down here at the beach is surprisingly really good.

StutteringStang06 · April 15th, 2010, 11:26 PM

grabber blue or tungston grey FTW

Rich J · April 15th, 2010, 11:42 PM

Haha what about this?

lol just kidding I wouldnt be caught dead driving that. But would be sick to make a 10 second car and have it painted like that.

HRV6STANG · April 15th, 2010, 11:43 PM

Sonic Blue!!ftw!!

MeMz · April 15th, 2010, 11:48 PM

I got the 97 gt painted at maaco. I didnt get the 300 dollar paint job though. The one in the middle I believe. But I hope your not expecting a clear coat.... for 300 bucks you get the color you picked and two coats. Make sure you specify color btw. My sonic blue turned out to be a 91 mitsubishi color when it came time to paint other things....

sikedsyko · April 16th, 2010, 12:18 AM

Maaco shops, from what I've heard are pretty hit or miss. I mean the shop near me does fantastic work, I was recommended there by a friend who's dad restores cars and gets all his paint work done there, but that might not be the case at yours.

Just see if you can find some people who have had their cars painted there, and how happy they are with it, first.

But don't get the 300$ job. The best deal is really the like 6-700$ job.

Rich J · April 16th, 2010, 12:27 AM

Hmm I suppose its worth to check it out. If anything I would just save a little more and get their "signature" package which on their website is "they paint the exterior with a two-step application process of base coat/clear coat technology, duplicating the "factory" look, color and gloss. Ideal for metallic finishes. State of the art for both look, durability and maintence." I know they have "show cars" on their lots that are suppose to represent their different packages but everyone knows they take extra time on those ones to make them look better to attract customers. So I will probably pop in from time to time to see actual customer cars and maybe ask them what package they got and such. As for the wrong color, I will make sure I give them a color code and everything and probably get a written agreement saying they are painting it blah color, include color code and if they dont get the right color then they get to re-do it for free

mr97stanggt · April 16th, 2010, 01:10 AM

two tone ftw 2 colors you reaaly like use em both check out mine

i love red and black all my cars been red or black so now my cobra is both

Rich J · April 16th, 2010, 01:18 AM

Hmmm wouldn't comp orange with a black hood look a little ricey though? Maybe with a black wing too. Think I need to head over to the chop shop quick and see if anyone can make something like that for me.

April 15th, 2010, 06:45 PM	#1
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need serious help picking a color to paint my stang. Well I don't have any pictures showing exactly the problem but just from constant highway driving my clear coat is coming off my front bumper and it looks terrible. Not many other people notice it but I do and its bugging the shit out of me. So I have decided I need to get my entire car painted and I was thinking of going with a different color to make me feel like I have a brand new car again. So I am turning to you guys at MM to help me pick it! I have been in love with comp orange and mineral gray. But I want to see other possibilities. It's an 01 6er so getting comp orange wouldnt match the years it was available and such but I don't really care. Just show me some pics of other stangs in other colors that aren't ALWAYS seen on the streets (black, silver) Mine is silver right now and a picture is included below. What color do you guys think would look best with my rims and I might even be changing to either black or gun metal rims. Thanks guys PS: Has anyone ever used Maaco to get their cars painted? I see they offer their "ambassidor paint service" for $300 and just seeing vague details about it, it says they "paint the exterior with an industry workhouse, High grade automotive enamel." Does this sound like it's not good? I mean its only $300 and money is sort of a concern right now. And I don't want something that is going to come out shitty or not last. So I was also asking about that. Thanks all. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

April 15th, 2010, 07:30 PM	#2
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,733 iTrader: 0 reviews	Statistically speaking... black is the fastest color. __________________

April 15th, 2010, 07:45 PM	#3
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol I have thought of black. But I was thinking something other than black this is actually my first car I have owned that wasn't black. I am still leaning towards comp orange. But not quite sure. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

April 15th, 2010, 08:12 PM	#4
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	comp org is sick. Sonic blue is also nice. Personly if I was forced away from red and blacks not an option. I would go yellow and name my car nannerpuss __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

April 15th, 2010, 08:55 PM	#6
Garrett Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang gt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, sc Posts: 1,390 iTrader: 2 reviews	comp orange, Love that color. I re painted mine torch red, wish I went with a red with just a little more orange in it. __________________ myspace.com/garrettstarnes 2004 4.6 engine. Cold air intake. Stage2 clutch. Spec Flywheel. Intake spacer. Throtle Body spacer. More to come!

April 15th, 2010, 08:48 PM	#5
Gt98 Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ALbuquerque,NM Posts: 105 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea sonic blue is the shiz! you could also try something orginal like a lambo green? or something like that but if you are driving many highway or in city lots of traffic miles you might want to look into helicopter tape as a back up plan so your paint doesnt get rock chips!!

April 15th, 2010, 09:02 PM	#7
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Helicopter tape? And I was also thinking about a orangeish red. But I think its going to just be comp orange. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

April 15th, 2010, 09:14 PM	#8
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would get a hood before you paint it, and any body kit your looking at get it now. It will be alot better looking and cheaper to get the new parts now and paint them along with the car __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

April 15th, 2010, 09:40 PM	#9
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Do NOT.... Do NOT .... got a paint job from maaco. Think about it man... $300? Really? The paint alone cost more than that. Its a hackjob of a paint service. Your lookin at 4 digits for a good paint job... __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

April 15th, 2010, 09:51 PM	#10
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea I just read a lot of shitty reviews about them forgot to post about them being out of the question. I thought about installing the body mods and having the local trade school do it. All I have to pay for is supplies and $15. They are watched by a professional through the whole thing and I have seen some cars that they have done that came out looking perfect. Thanks for the reminder Matt I was thinking about getting a Cowl or Cobra hood but not sure, Maybe even a Mach 1 hood. And a Cobra front bumper. I am trying to picture my car in comp orange with a Mach 1 hood, and a Cobra front bumper with maybe a mach 1 chin spoiler. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

April 15th, 2010, 11:26 PM	#13
StutteringStang06 Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT good enough Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angles, California Posts: 744 iTrader: 0 reviews	grabber blue or tungston grey FTW __________________ 308 RWHP and 322RWT with some stuff

April 15th, 2010, 11:42 PM	#14
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Haha what about this? lol just kidding I wouldnt be caught dead driving that. But would be sick to make a 10 second car and have it painted like that. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

April 15th, 2010, 11:43 PM	#15
HRV6STANG Hardcore Enthusiast 01 V6/95 Chevy 1500 Tang...IDK/Rado...........Slow as a Turtle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind Obama Posts: 1,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sonic Blue!!ftw!! __________________ Co-Owner Hooker Trade industry FX4 CREW Crew Member #4 Say Bye to McMustang5.0 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...mcmustang.html

April 15th, 2010, 11:48 PM	#16
MeMz Super Spud 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville,NC Posts: 2,342 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got the 97 gt painted at maaco. I didnt get the 300 dollar paint job though. The one in the middle I believe. But I hope your not expecting a clear coat.... for 300 bucks you get the color you picked and two coats. Make sure you specify color btw. My sonic blue turned out to be a 91 mitsubishi color when it came time to paint other things....

April 16th, 2010, 12:18 AM	#17
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maaco shops, from what I've heard are pretty hit or miss. I mean the shop near me does fantastic work, I was recommended there by a friend who's dad restores cars and gets all his paint work done there, but that might not be the case at yours. Just see if you can find some people who have had their cars painted there, and how happy they are with it, first. But don't get the 300$ job. The best deal is really the like 6-700$ job. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

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April 16th, 2010, 12:27 AM	#18
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmm I suppose its worth to check it out. If anything I would just save a little more and get their "signature" package which on their website is "they paint the exterior with a two-step application process of base coat/clear coat technology, duplicating the "factory" look, color and gloss. Ideal for metallic finishes. State of the art for both look, durability and maintence." I know they have "show cars" on their lots that are suppose to represent their different packages but everyone knows they take extra time on those ones to make them look better to attract customers. So I will probably pop in from time to time to see actual customer cars and maybe ask them what package they got and such. As for the wrong color, I will make sure I give them a color code and everything and probably get a written agreement saying they are painting it blah color, include color code and if they dont get the right color then they get to re-do it for free __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

April 16th, 2010, 01:10 AM	#19
mr97stanggt Enthusiast 1999 svt cobra no time yet Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ny Posts: 709 iTrader: 2 reviews	two tone ftw 2 colors you reaaly like use em both check out mine i love red and black all my cars been red or black so now my cobra is both __________________ 426rwhp! tuned by mustang magic inc ..its stock i promise MM COBRA CLUB #85

April 16th, 2010, 01:18 AM	#20
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmmm wouldn't comp orange with a black hood look a little ricey though? Maybe with a black wing too. Think I need to head over to the chop shop quick and see if anyone can make something like that for me. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

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