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Repainting the Doha Dino

Discussion in 'Middle East' started by simonc, Dec 3, 2010.

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  1. simonc

    simonc Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Simon Campbell
    I may decide to repaint the Dino. Probably not until I return to the UK, but it is something I am giving consideration to.

    It is now light metallic blue - see pictures in my previous thread.

    Originally it was Rosso Chiaro (the usual Ferrari red) with black vinyl trim - (1973 - 1977)

    Then in was Black with tan leather trim - (1977-1988)

    Next is was mid metallic blue with tan leather - (1988 - 19??)

    Then it was light metallic blue with tan leather - (19?? - now)

    I intend to keep this car for some time and I am a little reluctant to change it back to red. Does the world need another red Dino? The car looks very pretty in light metallic blue but I do not really like the colour very much. I have seen many Dinos in other colours, and some that I that I really like. These are Blue Serra metallic (a dark metallic blue that looks great with tan leather in countries with lots of sun), Giallo Fly (bright yellow, a great favorite), or Germoglio (a really bright 'Kermit' green, which looks great on a GTS with a black rood but is perhaps too much on a GT).

    Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
     
  2. Peter Tabmow

    Peter Tabmow Formula Junior

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    #2 Peter Tabmow, Dec 4, 2010
    Last edited: Dec 4, 2010
    Only the Nocciola/Tan combination I mentioned in a previous post... I think that would be both stunning and distinctive. Of the ones you mention, Giallo Fly is always beautiful on a Dino, but remember that, over time, you are more likely to get tired of a bright, vibrant colour than a more muted, subtle one. In general, I also think very dark colours on a Dino do it a bit of a disservice in suppressing some of the wonderful highlights and shadows created by the body shape, although dark metallics are certainly somewhat better in this respect.
     
  3. simonc

    simonc Formula Junior

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    #3 simonc, Dec 5, 2010
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    A friend has a car in Germany in Nocciola which looks very good in the photos. I need to see it in real life though as generally I don't like gold cars.
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  4. Peter Tabmow

    Peter Tabmow Formula Junior

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    #4 Peter Tabmow, Dec 5, 2010
    Last edited: Dec 5, 2010
    Based on a comparison of the photos in the brilliant Dino Colors thread, I think the Nocciola would come across pretty clearly as a metallic brown rather than gold...
     
  5. alberto

    alberto Formula 3

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