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I am looking for opinions on paint for my 72 convertible. We are starting the body repair on Monday morning so I dont have to make a decision right this week. I know I am going to hear the do what you want to do its yours, but, when I was at Carlisle I saw a 72 coupe that was painted Kandi Tangerine. I really really liked that color. The original color is supposed to be Ontario Orange. I bought the car to keep, however if I decide somewhere down the line to sell what is my true cost of not going with the original color. I dont plan to have it judged at any time. I am replacing a total interior with everything new down to most screws and replacing all chrome on the exterior. The Kandi Tangerine is more of a bright orange with a sparkling metalic. I know I should keep it original color but the Tangerine is a much nicer color. Should I worry about resale or paint what I think is nice. What a question! Looking forward to your thoughts. And please give me your true opinions.
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Rodney, really depends on what you want and how original the car is. If it's far from being a nuts and bolts correct original, make it what you want.
I went with a complete color change myself....

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If it was me I would go with the Tangerine! It'll be great either way, enjoy.
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I think you'll enjoy it more if you go with the Tangerine. Unless it's all numbers matching and all that then go with what you like. I will repaint mine hopefully this winter. It's supposed to be targa blue but I'll probably go with a different blue. I'm leaning toward the electron blue that they used for a few years.
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Rod if you don't plan to sell it for a while do what you really want, put the color on that makes it crank heads. When I do the Red one I want a red that pops, I choose Viper Red.
Back in the 2009 C3VR calendar Member Howard Van Bruggen Screen name "hvb79" from Renton, Wa. had an Orange 1979 for the month of October I remember him writting that his brother and Dad helped him redo the car.
He painted it Lamborghini Orange and its is awesum. I also saw a Pearl Orange 1980 at Vettes at the beach this year and absolutely hated it, though it looked like puke.
I still owe you that scan of my blaster ans as soon as I find that "safe" place i put the darn book I'll send it

Bottom Line it's your Vette and all your hard work.....make it's yours!..............unlike Barry (jaws79) who has to keep his the stock color


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You won't give up, will you?


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Color is a personal choice that won't hurt the car (IMHO). Done right it will catch the eye of the next owner.
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Barry, Is that a white Corvette?!?!?
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You TOO?????

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I agree that unless it is a very correct high-dollar car, color won't be a factor in resale. For everyone who is offended, there will be at least one more who loves it. I recently saw one that was House of Color Tangelo Pearl. It was spectacular!
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