Ontario Orange vs. Atomic Orange
11-12-2010, 11:05 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09
It looks like on the display board it says 987 for the color, but definitely lists the color as Ontario Orange Fire Mist metallic.
Took these back in '06 at the Tombstone run.
It is a very stunning color.
11-12-2010, 11:14 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
There were 3 "Firemist" colors produced in '71 & '72. #989 War Bonnet Yellow, #988 Steel Cities Gray, and #987 Ontario Orange were special "Firemist" series colors. It's believed the "Firemist" colors were designed to change hue under different light conditions. Ontario Orange was originally supposed to come out in the '70 model year, but there were apparently production problems and #993 Corvette Bronze took it's place.
11-12-2010, 11:26 PM
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There were 3 "Firemist" colors produced in '71 & '72. #989 War Bonnet Yellow, #988 Steel Cities Gray, and #987 Ontario Orange were special "Firemist" series colors. It's believed the "Firemist" colors were designed to change hue under different light conditions. Ontario Orange was originally supposed to come out in the '70 model year, but there were apparently production problems and #993 Corvette Bronze took it's place.
Thanks for the info! But, does that mean that all 987 Ontario Orange Corvettes were the Firemist? Also, when I look up the 987 paint code, it says Ontario Orange Metallic. Confusing. LOL!
11-12-2010, 11:49 PM
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Have you considered Daytona Sunset Orange? It was available on the 05 and 06 C6. It's darker than atomic orange but has more of an orange hue. Atomic orange comes across more of a copper IMHO.
11-12-2010, 11:51 PM
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Team Owner
"Firemist" is a metallic addition to the paint. The "Firemist" colors originated with the Cadillacs in the 50's. Ontario Orange 'Firemist' is Ontario Orange with fine gold metallics in the paint.
11-12-2010, 11:56 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Yes, to the best of my knowledge all 987's were "Firemist"
Here's 1970 Corvette Bronze in the shade.....
Same car and color in the sun........
11-13-2010, 04:43 AM
#28
Burning Brakes
My car still wears most of its orginal OO .... to be honest I did not like the color when I bought the car 5 years ago. However it has grown on me. Its pretty rare to see one as many were painted RED 
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In a year or two when it goes into the paint shop I will maybe paint it SCG. I love that color and you don't see it too often.
carbster
... In a year or two when it goes into the paint shop I will maybe paint it SCG. I love that color and you don't see it too often.
carbster
11-13-2010, 12:03 PM
#31
I thought all Ontario Orange was FireMist, but in any event that is what is on my 72. The color changes depending on the light. I first saw the car on a cloudy, snowy day and it looked, well, dull Orange. I figured that we would get used to it. In sunlight, however, it looks Gold to Bronze with Orange highlights. Last week I had the car parked under typical parking lot lights at night and it looked like Gold.
When the car is repainted I will either go for the original paint if available or a base/clear paint that duplicates the look.
Rick B.
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When the car is repainted I will either go for the original paint if available or a base/clear paint that duplicates the look.
Rick B.
Cloudy/Snowy
Sunny
11-13-2010, 02:34 PM
#33
Melting Slicks
I like the Firemist and Prowler orange the best. One advantage of the Hugger orange is that it is a solid color, therefore touching it up will be easy. With metallics you have to blend and reclear a whole panel. I wouldn't make that a driving force in your decision though.
As for brands/quality, just use the base/clear urethane paint that the shop normally paints with. Stick with what THEY know, don't try to throw any wrenches into the paint job which could cause there to be any issues with application due their not being used to spraying a certain type of paint. Stick with a Urethane. Remember, paint is expensive. Everyone seems to think the shop is ripping them off when they see the cost of the paint. You go to a paint store and get a bill for $400 a gallon orange paint (not including the primer and any clears or reducers) and you'll understand. Good luck on the color change. I had a really hard time deciding on a paint color so I understand your diliema. I went with Silver and am glad I did.
Mark G
As for brands/quality, just use the base/clear urethane paint that the shop normally paints with. Stick with what THEY know, don't try to throw any wrenches into the paint job which could cause there to be any issues with application due their not being used to spraying a certain type of paint. Stick with a Urethane. Remember, paint is expensive. Everyone seems to think the shop is ripping them off when they see the cost of the paint. You go to a paint store and get a bill for $400 a gallon orange paint (not including the primer and any clears or reducers) and you'll understand. Good luck on the color change. I had a really hard time deciding on a paint color so I understand your diliema. I went with Silver and am glad I did.
Mark G
11-13-2010, 03:41 PM
#34
I like the Firemist and Prowler orange the best. One advantage of the Hugger orange is that it is a solid color, therefore touching it up will be easy. With metallics you have to blend and reclear a whole panel. I wouldn't make that a driving force in your decision though.
As for brands/quality, just use the base/clear urethane paint that the shop normally paints with. Stick with what THEY know, don't try to throw any wrenches into the paint job which could cause there to be any issues with application due their not being used to spraying a certain type of paint. Stick with a Urethane. Remember, paint is expensive. Everyone seems to think the shop is ripping them off when they see the cost of the paint. You go to a paint store and get a bill for $400 a gallon orange paint (not including the primer and any clears or reducers) and you'll understand. Good luck on the color change. I had a really hard time deciding on a paint color so I understand your diliema. I went with Silver and am glad I did.
Mark G
As for brands/quality, just use the base/clear urethane paint that the shop normally paints with. Stick with what THEY know, don't try to throw any wrenches into the paint job which could cause there to be any issues with application due their not being used to spraying a certain type of paint. Stick with a Urethane. Remember, paint is expensive. Everyone seems to think the shop is ripping them off when they see the cost of the paint. You go to a paint store and get a bill for $400 a gallon orange paint (not including the primer and any clears or reducers) and you'll understand. Good luck on the color change. I had a really hard time deciding on a paint color so I understand your diliema. I went with Silver and am glad I did.
Mark G
11-13-2010, 04:03 PM
#36
Melting Slicks
It looks pretty good, but my interior is black, so I had options. I think you are on the right track to go to orange rather than brown. OTOH, you could also paint it another color and change the interior color. What's the condition of your dash and door panels. If you need a complete new interior anyway... But that'll cost ya.
Mark G
Mark G
11-13-2010, 04:09 PM
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It looks pretty good, but my interior is black, so I had options. I think you are on the right track to go to orange rather than brown. OTOH, you could also paint it another color and change the interior color. What's the condition of your dash and door panels. If you need a complete new interior anyway... But that'll cost ya.
Mark G
Mark G
11-13-2010, 04:16 PM
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I saw this one on craigslist the other day. Not sure how close it is to the color you are looking for, but it could be close.
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2045240187.html
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2045240187.html
11-13-2010, 06:27 PM
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I saw this one on craigslist the other day. Not sure how close it is to the color you are looking for, but it could be close.
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2045240187.html
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2045240187.html