IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
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New Paint! What color would you choose? *POLL!* Do not view w/o VOTING!!

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Old 04-03-13 | 12:41 PM
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Default New Paint! What color would you choose? *POLL!* Do not view w/o VOTING!!

Its been a looong time since I've been active on CL and it feels good to be back! My car is being repainted, and I'm stuck between two colors. My custom color Phantom Athlete Silver Mica(PASM) or Ultra Sonic Blue(USB). Its time to decide, and would like your opinions. If you vote other, post the color.


Below are pictures of PASM in different lighting.











Example of USB. Hope ITZHIEU doesn't mind me using his car as an example. If you do lmk and I will take the pics down asap.




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Old 04-03-13 | 12:47 PM
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I would go with PASM. Anyone can buy a USB IS, but not everyone gets a custom color done like PASM
Old 04-03-13 | 01:15 PM
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PASM fa sho.
Old 04-03-13 | 01:17 PM
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Look, I vote for Phantom Athlete Silver Mica. I think it looks great. If you want a different color I say do another custom. Ultra Sonic Blue is an awesome color, but I think if you're leaning that way go with something unique. I'm genuinely excited to see what you got going on over there but if youre wanting to change it up, CHANGE IT UP!
Old 04-03-13 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
I would go with PASM. Anyone can buy a USB IS, but not everyone gets a custom color done like PASM
couldnt have said it any better
Old 04-03-13 | 01:29 PM
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Thanks for the input guys! I should probably add to my intention with my cars last make over.

My motivation this time around isn't to be the lowest of the low, loudest of the loud, or baddest of the bad. Not saying my car was ever any of these things, but that was always the goal.

I've decided I'm keeping this car for as long as I can, and it will serve as my daily for a very long time. Which is my reasoning for maybe changing back to an OEM color. "why have a custom color on a grocery getter type thing?" Then again, its not orange or purple either, but that's why I made this thread. Again, Thanks for all the input guys!
Old 04-03-13 | 01:35 PM
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PASM for sure.
Old 04-03-13 | 01:41 PM
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i've always been a fan of your current color and i wouldnt change it.
Old 04-03-13 | 01:41 PM
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ultrasonic blue +1
Old 04-03-13 | 02:11 PM
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Out of those two, I'd go for PASM.
Old 04-03-13 | 02:21 PM
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PASM bro...... Why dont you try a yellow?
Old 04-03-13 | 02:27 PM
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I vote PASM just because USB is a stock color. But if your going to repaint it why stick with a color sold with the car regardless if you see it as a grocery getter, it doesn't have to look that way unless you want it to... But again why stick with PASM when you can have a totally new color. Is your current PASM paint job bad where it needs a redo?
Old 04-03-13 | 02:46 PM
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USB all the way...too much "grey" out there...the world needs color!
Old 04-03-13 | 02:53 PM
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USB for sure. I get compliments on my car EVERY DAY. No offense to those with grey cars, but you can get any car in grey. The IS was meant to be painted Ultrasonic Blue.
Old 04-03-13 | 03:53 PM
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To answer your question, PASM. It's a stock color, why go backwards. If you want something new then choose another subtle color that you like and isn't too loud to keep forever.


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