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Old 09-07-2009, 01:46 PM
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I've got the Epoxy done and im starting to look at alot of diffrent reds. I would like to put a bright old school hot rod red on my car. anyone have any pics with paint codes that might help me narrow my selection down.
Old 09-07-2009, 06:15 PM
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im getting ready to paint my 1980 corvette a 2000 torch red factory # 70.
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i just started spraying my 87 this weekend. i spent a long time looking at a lot of different reds. i chose an 07 mazda red called "true red". it is probably the brightest red i've seen. not orangey, not pinkish. code is
"A4A". check it out.
Old 09-13-2009, 06:11 PM
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Ford vermillion red, is a decent red, better with a few grams of HOTpink added, or 1980 corvette red, or pepsi cola red is the closet to red without being orange, go to a car lot or a dealer and view a complete car for a true color!
Old 09-14-2009, 01:40 PM
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Viper red is nice and bright.
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Originally Posted by claysmoker
Viper red is nice and bright.

Could be redder. The actual formula for viper red calls for a bit of green. Have the paint shop mix it without the green.
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I decided to go with GM torch Red. Thanks for all of your responses they all help me make my decision.
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Excellent choice!

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The torch red should look really nice.
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It Looked beter than I exspected
Old 10-07-2009, 02:46 PM
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The only thing better than Torch Red is Torch Red on a vert.

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