Custom Paint Ideas?? - Competition Diesel.Com

DCSpecial · 04-23-2006, 06:46 PM

Well, I figure at some point this year I'm most likely going to be getting my truck painted. Have a bunch of rock chips, scratches, a small dent or two, etc... So, I've thought about possibly getting some custom paint done.

Just wondering if you all had any good ideas for a custom paint scheme for my truck.

Here's a few pics:

Or, should I just keep it the stock color??

Any and all opinions welcome

*UNBROKEN* · 04-23-2006, 07:00 PM

You know good and well you'll paint it black..you just wanted to show off some pics.

4S FED · 04-23-2006, 07:01 PM

I like the stock color... You can do a LOT of "tweaking" to the paint to make that color stand out.

DCSpecial · 04-23-2006, 07:52 PM

Richard....while I do like posting pics (and lets face it, I have one of the baddest SDs around...

) I'm not sure what color I'm going with.

Jake...I like the stock True Blue as well......what sort of tweaking can be done?

*TooMuchBoost* · 04-23-2006, 07:59 PM

When you're ready to make it really black and 4' deep let me know and I'll hook you up with the goods to make it "Blackened" like here: http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com...lackstang4.JPG

DCSpecial · 04-23-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TooMuchBoost

When you're ready to make it really black and 4' deep let me know and I'll hook you up with the goods to make it "Blackened" like here: http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com...lackstang4.JPG

Very Nice

You have anything in a dark blue (similar to the True Blue my truck currently is) that has a real deep look to it?

TwiztedMetal · 04-23-2006, 08:23 PM

Do it a Mettalic Electric Blue

4S FED · 04-23-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Richard....while I do like posting pics (and lets face it, I have one of the baddest SDs around...

) I'm not sure what color I'm going with.

Jake...I like the stock True Blue as well......what sort of tweaking can be done?

We did a Toyota Celica in a midnight blue that had a bunch of blue pearl in it. When it was inside, it looked black. When it was outside, it looked like the metal had got hot and changed colors (Like it was on re-entry, or something!). It was SWEET looking. I wish I had pictures. Depending on the angle in the sunlight, it changed from black to dark cobalt, to a lighter blue.

We also added ghost-flames that we mixed w/ different amount of pearl. You could only see them at certain angles and certain light.

DCSpecial · 04-23-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiztedMetal

Do it a Mettalic Electric Blue

Isn't that the color of your Dodge?

DCSpecial · 04-23-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S FED

We did a Toyota Celica in a midnight blue that had a bunch of blue pearl in it. When it was inside, it looked black. When it was outside, it looked like the metal had got hot and changed colors (Like it was on re-entry, or something!). It was SWEET looking. I wish I had pictures. Depending on the angle in the sunlight, it changed from black to dark cobalt, to a lighter blue.

We also added ghost-flames that we mixed w/ different amount of pearl. You could only see them at certain angles and certain light.

Sounds cool

I'll have to start looking for a good shop that can do stuff like ghost-flames....a buddy of mine recommended getting some ghost flames as well...

Thanks for the info.

4S FED · 04-23-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Sounds cool

I'll have to start looking for a good shop that can do stuff like ghost-flames....a buddy of mine recommended getting some ghost flames as well...

Thanks for the info.

They are hard to do "tastefuly".

I had one guy that wanted them, and when we were done with it he was like: "Why can't you see them all time?"

DCSpecial · 04-23-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S FED

They are hard to do "tastefuly".

I had one guy that wanted them, and when we were done with it he was like: "Why can't you see them all time?"

*TooMuchBoost* · 04-24-2006, 05:56 AM

A high end clear is what gives you depth and clarity and I've got that covered. The only blue I have at the moment is Viper Blue simply because we make popular restoration/street colors in 'factory packed' gallons since we don't have a mixing machine that's available to the public.

My 02 7.3 was true blue and so is my brother's 01 GT convertible. IMO a little tweaking of the metallic and pearl could make that one helluva 'custom' color.

The hood and bumpers have been replaced on his car therefore they have been painted True Blue and cleared with our HS Clear. I had the basecoat tinted to his fuel door because he wanted everything panel painted meaning only the hood, bumpers and decklid that were replaced were painted. It's a major pain in the arse to do a car like this and have it match from every angle but he didn't want the rest of the car painted on.

#$%^ Family.

TwiztedMetal · 04-24-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Isn't that the color of your Dodge?

YESSUH IT IS!!!

git er done dan

:aiwebs_025:

DCSpecial · 04-25-2006, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the ideas and opinions guys. I definately have some thinking to do. I do like the idea of tweaking the true blue to make it a custom color...

_CH_ · 04-25-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Thanks for the ideas and opinions guys. I definately have some thinking to do. I do like the idea of tweaking the true blue to make it a custom color...

it looks baaaaaaaaaaaaad with some more flake in it under a good clear.

DCSpecial · 04-25-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _CH_

it looks baaaaaaaaaaaaad with some more flake in it under a good clear.

You seen it done like that?

Bear Hunter · 04-25-2006, 11:01 PM

There's already a big flake driving it...you think more will be better?

4S FED · 04-25-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Hunter

There's already a big flake driving it...you think more will be better?

:aiwebs_005:

DCSpecial · 04-25-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Hunter

There's already a big flake driving it...you think more will be better?

Dood......you know I'm your Idol....

04-23-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
DCSpecial Name: DCSpecial Title: Mr. Sinister Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Psych Ward Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,898	Custom Paint Ideas?? Well, I figure at some point this year I'm most likely going to be getting my truck painted. Have a bunch of rock chips, scratches, a small dent or two, etc... So, I've thought about possibly getting some custom paint done. Just wondering if you all had any good ideas for a custom paint scheme for my truck. Here's a few pics: Or, should I just keep it the stock color?? Any and all opinions welcome __________________ DC Moderator 2001 F-350 7.3 4x4 CC SWB 2007 F-350 6.0 4x4 SC LWB, Lightly Modded Special Thanks to: TS Performance, DPPI, Power Slot, Southern Polyurethanes Inc, Silverline Exhaust, Dick Cepek Tires. Rest of the Fleet: 99 F-450, 00 F-450, 01 F-350, 02 F-350, 02 F-550, 04 F-450, 06 F-450

04-23-2006, 07:00 PM	#2
UNBROKEN Name: UNBROKEN Title: Ezekiel 25:17 Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TEXAS Member`s Gallery Posts: 17,158	You know good and well you'll paint it black..you just wanted to show off some pics. __________________ I ain't got no damn diesel

04-23-2006, 07:01 PM	#3
4S FED Name: 4S FED Title: Head Monkey Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The concrete jungle... Member`s Gallery Posts: 424	I like the stock color... You can do a LOT of "tweaking" to the paint to make that color stand out. __________________ 2005 Ford F250 6.0 PSD CrewCab 4x4. Mods: SCT by Innovative Diesel, AFE STG 2, Bully-Dog 4" Turbo-Back Exhaust, Pillar Guages by Autometer, 20" KMC Wheels, 33x13 Toyo Open County A/T's, Harley Headlights, HD light harness w/ LUKS and Silverstars by Dfuser. 2005 SRT-10 RAM QC Mods: Magnaflow Cat-Back, "other stuff". 1967 Corvette Conv. 327/400 4-Speed Mods: LOTS Jake COMPETITIONDIESEL.COM

04-23-2006, 07:52 PM	#4
DCSpecial Name: DCSpecial Title: Mr. Sinister Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Psych Ward Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,898	Richard....while I do like posting pics (and lets face it, I have one of the baddest SDs around... ) I'm not sure what color I'm going with. Jake...I like the stock True Blue as well......what sort of tweaking can be done? __________________ DC Moderator 2001 F-350 7.3 4x4 CC SWB 2007 F-350 6.0 4x4 SC LWB, Lightly Modded Special Thanks to: TS Performance, DPPI, Power Slot, Southern Polyurethanes Inc, Silverline Exhaust, Dick Cepek Tires. Rest of the Fleet: 99 F-450, 00 F-450, 01 F-350, 02 F-350, 02 F-550, 04 F-450, 06 F-450

04-23-2006, 07:59 PM	#5
TooMuchBoost Name: TooMuchBoost Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sharpening my pitchforks Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,072	When you're ready to make it really black and 4' deep let me know and I'll hook you up with the goods to make it "Blackened" like here: http://www.southernpolyurethanes.com...lackstang4.JPG __________________ We've got to take the power back!

04-23-2006, 08:23 PM	#7
TwiztedMetal Name: TwiztedMetal Title: cummins crusaider Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Member`s Gallery Posts: 728	Do it a Mettalic Electric Blue __________________ 1999 reg cab dodge 2500 CTD, auto, just turned 90k...intake and exhaust-current rebuild project. 2001 audi A4 grocery getter, tune, intake, exhaust

04-24-2006, 05:56 AM	#13
TooMuchBoost Name: TooMuchBoost Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sharpening my pitchforks Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,072	A high end clear is what gives you depth and clarity and I've got that covered. The only blue I have at the moment is Viper Blue simply because we make popular restoration/street colors in 'factory packed' gallons since we don't have a mixing machine that's available to the public. My 02 7.3 was true blue and so is my brother's 01 GT convertible. IMO a little tweaking of the metallic and pearl could make that one helluva 'custom' color. The hood and bumpers have been replaced on his car therefore they have been painted True Blue and cleared with our HS Clear. I had the basecoat tinted to his fuel door because he wanted everything panel painted meaning only the hood, bumpers and decklid that were replaced were painted. It's a major pain in the arse to do a car like this and have it match from every angle but he didn't want the rest of the car painted on. #$%^ Family. __________________ We've got to take the power back! Last edited by TooMuchBoost; 11-14-2006 at 06:57 PM.

04-25-2006, 07:27 PM	#15
DCSpecial Name: DCSpecial Title: Mr. Sinister Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Psych Ward Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,898	Thanks for the ideas and opinions guys. I definately have some thinking to do. I do like the idea of tweaking the true blue to make it a custom color... __________________ DC Moderator 2001 F-350 7.3 4x4 CC SWB 2007 F-350 6.0 4x4 SC LWB, Lightly Modded Special Thanks to: TS Performance, DPPI, Power Slot, Southern Polyurethanes Inc, Silverline Exhaust, Dick Cepek Tires. Rest of the Fleet: 99 F-450, 00 F-450, 01 F-350, 02 F-350, 02 F-550, 04 F-450, 06 F-450

04-25-2006, 11:01 PM	#18
Bear Hunter Name: Bear Hunter Title: JAKD 07 Harley Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 281	There's already a big flake driving it...you think more will be better? __________________ JAKD 2007 Dark Stone Harley Davidson Edition Super Duty Custom Built By Truck Toyz Performance Special Thanks to: Trucktoyzperformance, Autometer, Rize Industries, MBRP, Line-X of Friendswood TX, Accufab Racing, Painless Performance, Retrax, and DC Customs