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Old 08-13-09 | 05:53 PM
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I'm gonna suggest Ducati Desmo Rosso...


Old 08-13-09 | 06:27 PM
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waste of $$ if you ask me.. i say back to original color if you must...
sorry, but i had a custom paint before, candy apple red, died out pretty quick.. wished i had an original color before i gave it up.. it's not like you will keep the car forever.. buyers really won't appreciate the custom paint no matter how good it is..
Old 08-14-09 | 07:34 AM
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the lancer or subaru blue is nice...
Old 08-14-09 | 07:51 AM
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Check this thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...om-colour.html

Same subject, same color. :P
Old 08-14-09 | 02:22 PM
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Chrome Yellow. You'd be the only one.
Old 08-14-09 | 02:41 PM
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Chrome Yellow. You'd be the only one.
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Old 08-14-09 | 04:35 PM
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Mary Kay Pink FTW
Repainting my IS250 (Want your suggestions!)-mary-kay-car-white.jpg
PS: Just Kidding!
Old 08-14-09 | 04:48 PM
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even cheaper...primer the whole car
Old 08-15-09 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Lex v2.5.0
paint it blue, do whatever floats your boat. blue with a black top would be pretty hot =D
Black top with any complimenting color
Old 08-15-09 | 02:07 PM
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Talked to the guy who will be painting it, i can come in on monday and check out what we can put together. I think i'm going to make it a little darker, with some more gold flake, we'll see.

Getting my Roof, Roof Spoiler, Inner Grill painted black, and then outer grill, rear bumper reflectors painted to match the car.

Originally Posted by shadow191
Have you considered painting it matador red with a bit more flair? ie, adding a pearl to it or candy? It would save you the hassle of a full color change while at the same time being different.
I think i'm going to go this route. Make it darker.

Originally Posted by Allen K
I've always liked the Verdigris Mica they have for the LS
Nice color, a little too dark for me!

Originally Posted by mIStaboi
customm unique dark colorr lol


Originally Posted by HERBos
Matte black
Been done!

Originally Posted by DaSyce
Some form of Candy Red.. so you could skip painting the seams..?
Seems to be the easiest of the two!

Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
Truffle mica!
A bit too dark as well!

Originally Posted by FMJ IS
i like the F blue too, but if youre painting it anyways, why not go a little bit more custom? How about the E46 m3 light blue?

or simply get it vinyl wrap in what ever colour u want
I have a buddy with an E46 in that blue, i forgot what it's called, not a big fan of it, although it would probably look amazing on an IS. He is building an E36 M3 right now that is a lighter more electric blue, i like that one. I don't think vinyl would stand up to cleveland's everyday weather.

Originally Posted by Lexi D
You can't go wrong with a little candy in your red!
Sure can't!

Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I'm gonna suggest Ducati Desmo Rosso...
Looks too flat of a red, although i love how it looks, a neighbor of mine has a 1098

Originally Posted by AaronFL
Chrome Yellow. You'd be the only one.


Originally Posted by Rashoodz
Check this thread

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...om-colour.html

Same subject, same color. :P
Thanks, good read! You are sick at searching.

Originally Posted by CarlitosPR
Mary Kay Pink FTW
PS: Just Kidding!
I can't believe it's a factory color..
Old 08-15-09 | 02:09 PM
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What do you guys think about painting the interior pieces matador red as well?
Old 08-18-09 | 08:17 PM
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Bump on interior pieces... Matador red.. or black?
Old 08-18-09 | 09:14 PM
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i think matte white would be awesome! no one has ever done it yet. if i can afford it i would go for a unique color
Old 08-19-09 | 04:53 AM
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Been there but i was able to find a shop that matched the MRM paint perfectly by using some liquor on the edges of the old paint

I am a big fan of Electric Blue though...

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Old 08-19-09 | 06:25 AM
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I would go with black unless you have a really custom interior. Painting the interior pieces is a trend that's getting a bit long in the tooth. On my old car, half the interior was painted the same custom candy blue as the exterior with lots of aluminum trim (this was back in '04). It looked fine, but it was mostly a show car and not practical for daily driving. It also took a ton of work as we had to sand down and fill a lot of the pieces so that the paint would match the exterior. Paint is easier to chip than the factory finish on most plastics in the interior, keep that in mind. Also having seen some color matched interiors that are otherwise stock, it looks unfinished. With black, it would be subtle.

Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
Bump on interior pieces... Matador red.. or black?


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