Mag vs. Metallic Red
10-12-2005, 02:53 PM
#21
Drifting
Originally Posted by BigJoe
Here's a list of all the colors I made up a long time ago: http://www.z06guru.com/Colors.htm
Look for Carmine Red...
Look for Carmine Red...
Last edited by ModRed405; 10-12-2005 at 03:19 PM.
10-12-2005, 02:53 PM
#22
Racer
Originally Posted by 99magredcoupe
I looked it up and although the marketing name in 98 was Light Carmine Red Metallic, the actual build name was "TOREADOR RED METALLIC EXTERIOR" and the RPO # was RPO 53U for both years...
here is a link to the colors!
http://www.c5registry.com/Production/98colors.htm
here is a link to the colors!
http://www.c5registry.com/Production/98colors.htm
Nice reds, but there is only one green!
10-12-2005, 02:54 PM
#23
Drifting
Originally Posted by BuckIVette
Dang, what is that Medium Purple Pearl Metallic - RPO 95U? I have NEVER seen a C5 that color. The last Corvette I saw that color was the C4 Black Rose (last year '94??).
10-12-2005, 03:01 PM
#24
Drifting
Back to the original topic: When I bought my 2001 coupe (QS/TR), I was orignally looking for a Mag Red/Oak 6-speed Z51 but could not find one. A person who lives near me has a Mag Red/Oak/Oak Vert. Every time I see it I drool
10-12-2005, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckIVette
Nice reds, but there is only one green!
10-12-2005, 04:14 PM
#28
Safety Car
Originally Posted by BigJoe
Here's a list of all the colors I made up a long time ago: http://www.z06guru.com/Colors.htm
Look for Carmine Red...
Look for Carmine Red...
10-12-2005, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 99magredcoupe
Correct me if I am wrong but actually, in 1999, the original name of the color was "Red Metallic Clear Coat" according to the corvette registry. Then in 2000 they named the color Magnetic Red II creating the unofficial "nickname" of the 99 color to be Magnetic Red I, but I have never seen GM confirm that name. I know this from experience because I own a 99 and when I buy touchup paint, the label reads "Red Metallic Clear Coat"
As far as the original post, if I am understanding the question correctly, the difference between 99 red metallic and 2000-2004 Magnetic Red II is clearly the tone of the color. The 04 red is darker and closer to blue on the color spectrum and the 99 has a lighter color closer to yellow on the color spectrum with some bronze tones. Some may argue that there is no difference, but I can tell by looking at the back of the car. The 99 red is a closer match to the color of the tail lights than the 04 red. The 99 red is just about a perfect match in clear sun whereas the 04 red is much darker than the taillights. Just my humble opinion... hope I answered your question!
As far as the original post, if I am understanding the question correctly, the difference between 99 red metallic and 2000-2004 Magnetic Red II is clearly the tone of the color. The 04 red is darker and closer to blue on the color spectrum and the 99 has a lighter color closer to yellow on the color spectrum with some bronze tones. Some may argue that there is no difference, but I can tell by looking at the back of the car. The 99 red is a closer match to the color of the tail lights than the 04 red. The 99 red is just about a perfect match in clear sun whereas the 04 red is much darker than the taillights. Just my humble opinion... hope I answered your question!
10-12-2005, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark33
Guys, what's the difference? Is mag that much nicer than metallic?
Only 513 Verts were built in that color
