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Discussion in '348/355' started by gus355, Aug 19, 2014.

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  1. gus355

    gus355 Formula Junior

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    #1 gus355, Aug 19, 2014
    OK guys, I think I know what some people are going to say - and believe me I have always felt that repainted cars (especially color change cars) are de-valued.

    Car is currently grigio with bordeaux/black interior. I'd feel like I have toyed with the idea of repainting it rosso corsa many times - enough to begin to seriously think about it.

    With that said:

    1) I may never sell my car and if I do I will not necessarily care what people think as the car is excellent and I know it (especially after seeing some other local cars)

    2) The car currently had many paint issues, ranging from tiny to small, even though everyone thinks the car looks great - lol

    3) I am very picky and know the paint and body industry well, I know what the car needs to have a 99 point paint job (notice I said 99 point) although I would like to say that I sort of like the idea of driving the car now because I will not be as hurt if the paint gets damaged.

    For me:

    Pros of repainting,

    1) I can make the car perfect or really close to it.

    2) Parts of it have already been resprayed anyway.

    3) I feel like the red color always looks better on these cars ( and I don't even really like red cars - except Ferraris).

    4) There are no jambs to do in these cars so I can paint it any color I like, easily.

    Cons,

    1) Obviously the loss in value

    2) If I make the car too perfect, I won't be able to park it anywhere.

    3) Maybe if I do a nice paint job, I better just make it the original color?


    Ideas?
     
  2. Ajax de 1e

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    #2 Ajax de 1e, Aug 19, 2014
    Don't do it. Grigio is a beautiful color for a F, accept it!
     
  3. Oengus

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    #3 Oengus, Aug 19, 2014
    I wouldn't
     
  4. ace355

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    #4 ace355, Aug 19, 2014
    There are enough red ones and red with red leather...maybe OTT
     
  5. ace355

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    #5 ace355, Aug 19, 2014
    btw...post a few photos, they will serve as the 'before' in whatever you choose.
     
  6. simsko

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    #6 simsko, Aug 19, 2014
    I would go from red to grigio, not the other way around.
     
  7. AceMaster

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    #7 AceMaster, Aug 19, 2014
    This
     
  8. Ajax de 1e

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    #8 Ajax de 1e, Aug 19, 2014
    Go for a wrap!!! :) Solved!
     
  9. SSNISTR

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    #9 SSNISTR, Aug 19, 2014
    No, leave it!
     
  10. johnk...

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    #10 johnk..., Aug 19, 2014
    Red is so pedestrian. Anything but red.
     
  11. Scaledetails

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    #11 Scaledetails, Aug 19, 2014
    +1
    Too many other red ones to choose from.
     
  12. drbob101

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    #12 drbob101, Aug 19, 2014
    IMO red/Bordeaux is a no go. That would look really awful.

    If you want to change the color and leave the interior you need to think of a contrasting exterior color like white or if you want tk be really dating. ,TDF blue. Or of course silver...

    No need to diss other folks cars but red in this case wouldn't look good. Has to be a beige or black interior. Imo
     
  13. jochem00

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    #13 jochem00, Aug 19, 2014
    I went from yellow to Black/black.
    Took everything apart on my F355 so there is no yellow trace. Fabulous paint job and the car looks like new.

    As long as the paint job is properly done, who cars!
    Cars are initially painted at the factory anyway
     
  14. F1moving

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    #14 F1moving, Aug 19, 2014
    No way! Your color is awsome. Red is everywhere.
     
  15. Shootfighter65

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    #15 Shootfighter65, Aug 19, 2014
    I think it would look cool...just my 2 cents
     
  16. Dave rocks

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    #16 Dave rocks, Aug 19, 2014
    Paint it the original color. That's a fantastic color - one of my favorites :)
     
  17. Christopher72

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    #17 Christopher72, Aug 19, 2014
    Keep it the original color. Stand out!

    Mine is Grigio Titanio and I get so many compliments on the color.
     
  18. gus355

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    #18 gus355, Aug 19, 2014
    Yeah, I did forget to mention that my other options would be a repaint in the stock color or black!

    Probably won't do anything until I decide 100% - that could take years lol.
     
  19. Eric C

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    #19 Eric C, Aug 19, 2014
    I've tossed around the idea too.
     
  20. bobzdar

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    #20 bobzdar, Aug 19, 2014
    If you go Rosso, go with Mugello or Fiorano, not Corsa.
     
  21. F355steve

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    #21 F355steve, Aug 19, 2014
    Not many exterior colors work with bordeaux interior. Red does not. The last thing you would want to do is paint it the wrong color and not know it until it is done and you have to live with it.

    Wrap it the color you think you want. If you still like it 6-12 months later then paint it that color.
     
  22. vracer

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    #22 vracer, Aug 19, 2014
    No to the color change! Your "con" item 2 is correct. I restored a 356 Roadster, and made it too good to comfortably drive it. I sold it.
     
  23. vvassallo

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    #23 vvassallo, Aug 19, 2014
    No new color. Save it. It's not common.
     
  24. SoCal1

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    #24 SoCal1, Aug 19, 2014
    I like to leave cars the original color

    Unless LOL
     
  25. sevminasyan

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    #25 sevminasyan, Aug 19, 2014
    if u have to do it, do it white or pearl white.
     
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