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RLCarrington 06-02-2005 05:59 AM

Paint Color Decision Help
 
Just about to become a proud owner of a '97 XLT Supercab to use as a secondary, more practical vehicle--got a deal that I couldn't pass up.

However, I'm not really happy with the color. I believe its the Cayman Metallic Green paint, but it might be the Medium Willow Metallic Green (who comes up with these color names?!?!). The body is in pretty good shape, but the color is kinda wimpy. If it was more a true green, lighter or darker, I'd be fine.

So, I'm thinking about investing in a paint job, but unsure about color choices.
The interior is grey (graphite).

Should I go for one of the other stock colors, or something else entirely? I tend to prefer darker colors on an unmodded Ranger. For repainting, do certain colors last better than others? I'm heading towards a nice black, but can't decide.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Rich

Sonic04Edge 06-02-2005 06:44 AM

blue :smirk:

Shalafi49 06-02-2005 06:48 AM

I'm a fan of black but I'm biased. My other choice would be Deep Wedgewood Blue. I also like dark hunter green type but not sure of the Ford equivalent. Yes you have to use Ford paint. If you don't the Earth falls out of orbit and we die very sucky deaths...

Just don't do Sonic Blue. It's a great, don't get me wrong but everyone and their mother has it.

Thee01Edge 06-02-2005 06:50 AM

Black would go well with the graphite interior :shock:

Sonic04Edge 06-02-2005 06:58 AM


Originally Posted by Shalafi49

Just don't do Sonic Blue. It's a great, don't get me wrong but everyone and their mother has it.

:eek: :15: :drillserg: screw you hippy! :fing26: :silly: j/k

PickupMan92 06-02-2005 10:58 AM

grey and black... two tones look great on a ranger and put a silver thin line between the 2

loneFX4 06-02-2005 01:00 PM

go pearlescent gray and metallic black. just like q said.

PickupMan92 06-02-2005 01:54 PM


Originally Posted by loneFX4
go pearlescent gray and metallic black. just like q said.


pearl grey.... mmmmmm mmmm goood

winks 06-02-2005 02:24 PM

I'd say either the hunter green or dark shadow gray, though i'm kinda biased on the gray.

01xltranger4x4 06-02-2005 02:32 PM

Hmm....Dark Gray with large Metal Flakes ......2 toned with either silver, black, or white.

RLCarrington 06-03-2005 11:39 AM

Thanx, everyone. Now I have even more options to consider! :shrug: But the pearlescent gray and metallic black sounds sweet.

Now I just have to save up $3K to get it done.... :headache:

Rich

92 Ranger 06-03-2005 12:43 PM

charcoal grey with metallic flake just like myne!

pacodiablo 06-03-2005 03:42 PM

Black looks nice when clean, but it is a ***** to take care of. Everything shows up and it looks dirty again within a week. I'd go with a metallic grey or metallic blue.


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