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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Ghazi67 on March 06, 2009, 06:50:42 am
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Hey guys ...
I really need your input on this one ...'coz U R the right ppl to ask
I plan on rebuilding my 82' stepside ...
As for any of U, painting is the biggest issue ..
The truck color is what I call "Nothin' Special Dark Blue" 8)
I am stuck between two colors ( got them from 2008 Ford Colors )
1- Dark Blue Pearl # M7083A
2- Ice Blue Metallic
which one should I go for ?
Any suggestions on matching interior colors would be appreciated
Thanks in advance
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Do you have a sample of the colors in question?
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Rob ..
Here are two examples of both colors ...
(http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/089-3IceBlue.JPG)
and
(http://assets.clickmotive.com/ail/color_0640_001/5814/5814_cc0640_001_DX.jpg)
Ice Blue Metallic also called Blue Ice and Silver Blue by Dupont. The color has a very fine metallic component but will change color .
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I am not sure I like the metallic Ice Blue. But I see so many of the Dark Blue Pearl as well. Just my opinion. But of the two I would go with the Dark Blue Pearl.
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Thanks Levis for your input ...
I agree w/U about the Dark Blue.
Any other shades of blue that U may suggest ? ... I do have my blazer which is Blue Metallic & I dont wanna repeat the color on this truck
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I love GM Indigo Blue like on my wifes truck, but I also live in the desert, and with temps getting over 110 in the summer, the Ice Metallic would be more forgiving. Depends on your preference. I will stay with the dark vehicles, and tuff it out. Heres her truck. Hopefully you can see the color. It gets bright blue in the direct light, and almost looks blakc from a distance. The flames on the truck are a custom color, so I dont even know what to call it.
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There is Catalina Blue, came stock on early models.
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9396.0;attach=4695)
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There is Catalina Blue, came stock on early models.
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9396.0;attach=4695)
I am with ccz145a. I like the Catilina blue and your Blazer color.
I am going to paint mine Gun Metal Metallic Gray
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If you already have a blue blazer why choose blue?
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Yellow ;D
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Personally I like the dark blue better. The light blue on the Blazer looks good with the white top. But if you don't want two blue trucks, what about white for the stepside with maybe a dark blue roof to break it up. Or even just solid white.
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Don't have to ask me how much of a pain it is to pick a color. But I kinda like that lite blue. i don't know if it will look good with all the chrome on. I know that with the dark blue looks good with the chrome on.My truck will be together I post up a pic
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I think yoiu might like the newer gm blue.... I cant remember now what the code is but i will let you know on monday.... its the only factory "cameleon" paint. It its a dark blue/green and in some light it has a shade of copper and some purple... It would look great on your stepside... check it out.
but if i had the pick of the colors you posted, then i would pick the light blue just because its different.
good luck on your paint (the hardest thing to do)
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BTW nice blazer. More info and pics on that rig unless I missed a thread on it already.
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Choptop ...
Nice truck U got ..
Heat + Humidity is what drives me crazy down here & thats why I'm looking for a lighter blue ..
What do U think ICE BLUE needs more chrome or more euro looks ?
Ccz145a ..
I like this "Catalina Blue" .. Kinda close to what I have on the blazer ..& that's what I am trying to avoid !!
Do U have the code by any chance ?
Thanks guys for your input ..
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I think the ice blue would be perfect with ton of chrome, Jay6776s truck proves that the darker blue only needs little chrome to set it off.
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VileZambonie ..
Thanx Man ... I didn't post any pictures of the blazer 'coz I am waiting for some interrior stuff to bbe fixed ...So look no where :)
About the blue .. I dont wanna repeat the color on this truck
Blazin .. No Thanx :)
Rob... White !! .. hmmmmmm I can picture it in "Summit White" :)
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Jay6776 .. tell me 'bout it ::) Waiting for your next post
Campcrf ..
Thanks for your interest .. Cant wait to check out that color
Thanks to some of U Guys :)... I am considering the 2-Tone as a 2nd option...
but donno how its gonna look on the stepside .. pictures please
(http://image.customclassictrucks.com/f/9664980/0804cct_27_z+show_chevy_two_tone.jpg)
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I love the two tone schemes. The pic above is the same colors and scheme of the Blazer I had. I also thought about a two tone for my stepper too but not sure how the bed would turn out. Maybe follow the bodyline in the rear fenders or paint just the whole fender the middle color. I don't know. Might need someone to do that photoshop thing.
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Rob ...
I am not that good in Photoshop .. yet I managed to get some samples for 2 ond 3 tone jobs ... take a look ( and dont laugh )
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That's great. I'm going to have to try that myself. If you went with those colors I think that the third pic from the top.
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White always looks right. That's my motto. It's also a very forgiving color and, considering the climate in your area, white would be right in my opinion. I like the Ice Blue with a two tone scheme.
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third
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ghazi...
I got have that blue code I was telling you about. It's "wa214m" (Bermuda Blue/Bluegreen Crystal). Just go to your local paint supplyer and check it our or the dealership. This color is on some of the denali's, avalaches and some cars. Its too bad I couldnt send you a sample to the U.S. I made a couple spray bombs to test on my truck. Let me know what you think.
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Oh yeah, my neighbor has that color on his Z-71 Tahoe. Looks good.
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Rob ...
Glad that U liked it .. I may ask a friend to do a better job ..
Rockable ..
I like white myself ...but donno on this truck .. U R right about the climate & thats why I am looking for something lite, yet new & catchy
Hotrod24
Thanks 4 stoppin' by
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Campcrf
Thanks buddy ... I really really appreciate the time & effort searching for that code ..
I will ask a local paint shop for samples of suggested colors for final decision. I think the Bermuda is close to what I have on the Blazer, I will give it a shot too.
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no prob... let us know what you end up doing
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So did u decide on a color yet?
I think if i had to do it over again with my truck I would have done it a liter color silver , white ect ect I have been wet sanding and buffing and wet sanding o did i mention i have been wet sanding and buffing for days.. I'm so sick of buffing and still not happy with how it looks. last time I do a dark color on something soooo long.
i do still think its going to look good when i'm done. Just alot more work. I have not forgot about getting them pics up far ya every time i go to put something on I find something broke or wore out that I have to replace.
later jay
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Jay ..
I am waiting for the samples I've requested from a local paint shop ...
Silver is fine but many guys 'round here Have used it .. check out my buddy's
(http://www.saudihotwheels.com/mkportal/modules/gallery/album/a_377.jpg)
I am kinda settled for the Ice Blue Metallic çoz the climate will go easy on it
Nice Workshop U got there ...
The Yenko Chevelle ( thumps up )
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thats a real nice stepside
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84chevysilverado ...
U may check it @ this post
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=11056.0 (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=11056.0)
& hope U like what U C
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Yeah that silver looks really nice on that truck. Goes good with all the black parts. but I hear ya don't want your truck to look like others.
I think that blue ice would look nice. Thats pretty much the same colr on the mustang right?
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Jay ..
I am waiting for the samples I've requested from a local paint shop ...
Silver is fine but many guys 'round here Have used it .. check out my buddy's
(http://www.saudihotwheels.com/mkportal/modules/gallery/album/a_377.jpg)
I am kinda settled for the Ice Blue Metallic çoz the climate will go easy on it
Nice Workshop U got there ...
The Yenko Chevelle ( thumps up )
Yeah thanks on the shop we opened up like 2 years ago and all ready out growing it. But o well
Yeah that chevelle He has own so many 1 places with it I don't know how. We only painted the fender and door and all the jams. i think we are going to repaint the hole car this summer.(it needs it)
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Ghazi
I really like that silver color . nice... but if your buddy has the same color, then you wouldnt want it.
Did you check out the code i gave ya? or are you going with the "ice".. cause that's a cool pic too.
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I managed to play around with the colors too ...
hope its close to Ice Blue Metllic
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camp..
I did ask the local paint shop to give me a sample of your code too .. I will give my final decision when I get them samples .
Jay ..
Yeah its a 2008 ford color
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Camppcf ...
Here is the Bermuda Blue ( something close to it )
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This one is for you ... Levisjohnson
Gun Metal or even a Gradient
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ya.... that is very close to it... i think the real color is a little bit darker... nice though...
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Ghazi67, thanks for showing the color I like. I think I changed my mind on the light blue metallic. I really like the way it looked on your truck.
I think I wank my truck a little bit darker. I never was a big fan of the fades or gradient look.
As soon as I can buy 2 new batteries for my truck, I am going to take it out to the hay field and take some pics so I an do some photoshop on it to show the wife how the rims, tires and color will look.
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Camp ..
Lets see what your truck would look like
Johnson..
Glad U liked it & I am sure its gonna look great on that Crew Cab
Wish your family all the best & hope to see a picture of the 2nd baby with your crew cab soon
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I'd have to say I kinda like the fade job. How about the dark blue with a light blue fade?
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Wish your family all the best & hope to see a picture of the 2nd baby with your crew cab soon
thanks. April 15th between 8-9am.
Then I can throw some cash at the crew towards the middle/end of May
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There U go JR
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Now that looks cool. That has my vote.
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blue5 has my vote... way cool
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JRConnieK10 .. ccz145a
Glad U like the color guys ...
I made up my mind & I will go for the ICE Blue Metallic with extra pearl ..
Interior is gonna be black or Navy Blue ...not sure 'til now ..
C ya
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Somethin' like this ..
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Good choice... I really like that color too... cant wait to see it on the truck
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(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb318/jaysphotos76/79%20c10/724771424406_0_ALB.jpg)
Here is my last truck it was a 2008 Porsche color. Another blue I like is Toyota dark blue
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I second the "Catalina Blue" suggestion. Thats a beautiful option.
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This post was over 3 years old you know...