Black... or blue?
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Black... or blue?
I'm thorn
My car needs a paintjob this spring/summer and I'm still not sure whether to leave it black... or blue. It's a bright, not too dark blue. Not as dark as Subaru blue, more like Mazda blue, maybe a bit brighter.
My max is a 4th gen, 1995, by the way.
The blue would be alot like this:
Blue 4th gens are REALLY rare. This one (EZEmaxima's car) has a paler blue:
But then again... who doesn't love the classic black-on-black 4th gen...
Anyone know how much more expensive it'd be to paint my car blue instead of staying with the original color, black?
So many choices... too little time...
My car needs a paintjob this spring/summer and I'm still not sure whether to leave it black... or blue. It's a bright, not too dark blue. Not as dark as Subaru blue, more like Mazda blue, maybe a bit brighter.
My max is a 4th gen, 1995, by the way.
The blue would be alot like this:
Blue 4th gens are REALLY rare. This one (EZEmaxima's car) has a paler blue:
But then again... who doesn't love the classic black-on-black 4th gen...
Anyone know how much more expensive it'd be to paint my car blue instead of staying with the original color, black?
So many choices... too little time...
#8
If you have to ask how much more it would cost, I wouldn't bother changing the color. I believe the incremental cost of a color change is a fair bit. Obviously it depends on who you take it to. I wouldn't be surprised if its at least another $1,000.
#9
Originally Posted by JClaw
Anyone has an idea how much more it'd cost me to change color vs same black? Money is an issue too.
also, does the whole car need paint or mainly just the nose? Get the nose done and do a kit. Same on money. Spending $3000-$4000 on a color change isn't worth doing to a 10 year old car.
#11
when I was getting paint quotes my car was black and is now viper blue. Most body shops said it would be about 1k more to do the color change, rather than just painting it black again.....and thats not doing the engine bay.
#16
Originally Posted by Nismotic
no offense, but that blue above looks disgusting after a while. only car i can imagine that blue on is the WRX. If you go with blue, go with dark blue.
#24
i think blue would stand out from other maximas, ever considered daytona blue from Z?
i see alot of black maximas, would like to see some different color, blue isnt that bad, the orange on the Z looks nice too.
i see alot of black maximas, would like to see some different color, blue isnt that bad, the orange on the Z looks nice too.
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Originally Posted by ERTY67
For the difference in price, go black and use the extra money towards other things. A good $1000-$1500 could buy you wheels and maybe a body kit. Now that would better than a blue stock maxima!
Either way I think I'm gonna stick with black... I asked the guy at the body shop and he estimates 1200 more.
The only thing that won't look stock is the chrome exhaust tip... and it's not big.
Originally Posted by ERTY67
also, does the whole car need paint or mainly just the nose? Get the nose done and do a kit. Same on money. Spending $3000-$4000 on a color change isn't worth doing to a 10 year old car.
Plus, while I'm using a 97 bumper, I am keeping a 95 grill and modifying it a little so there won't be a gap between bumper and grill. Interior is super clean, as is engine bay now that it's got a real clean Vq35de. So yeah, I think it's worth getting a complete paint job. Staying with black
#36
Originally Posted by xlcrew
i love the black a lot better. the blue to me sticks out way too much and reminds me of the honda vtecs. black is better just my .02
I'm in Ponca City~
back on topic -- stick with black.. a color change is a pain!
#37
Originally Posted by max1ma97se
as long as its a darker blue it will look nice, light blue on a max looks cheap
Dam, nice ride man.
Originally Posted by JClaw
I'm thorn
My car needs a paintjob this spring/summer and I'm still not sure whether to leave it black... or blue. It's a bright, not too dark blue. Not as dark as Subaru blue, more like Mazda blue, maybe a bit brighter.
My max is a 4th gen, 1995, by the way.
The blue would be alot like this:
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/348000-348999/348188_1_full.jpg
Blue 4th gens are REALLY rare. This one (EZEmaxima's car) has a paler blue:
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/154000-154999/154903_192_full.jpg
But then again... who doesn't love the classic black-on-black 4th gen...
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/538000-538999/538021_2_full.jpg
Anyone know how much more expensive it'd be to paint my car blue instead of staying with the original color, black?
So many choices... too little time...
My car needs a paintjob this spring/summer and I'm still not sure whether to leave it black... or blue. It's a bright, not too dark blue. Not as dark as Subaru blue, more like Mazda blue, maybe a bit brighter.
My max is a 4th gen, 1995, by the way.
The blue would be alot like this:
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/348000-348999/348188_1_full.jpg
Blue 4th gens are REALLY rare. This one (EZEmaxima's car) has a paler blue:
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/154000-154999/154903_192_full.jpg
But then again... who doesn't love the classic black-on-black 4th gen...
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/538000-538999/538021_2_full.jpg
Anyone know how much more expensive it'd be to paint my car blue instead of staying with the original color, black?
So many choices... too little time...
I'm actually in the same predicement. I can't decide between black or blue. If blue, I was thinking of either the 350z blue or maybe the Acura TL blue. Cost will definitely be a factor for me, but if you want to stand out, go with blue, otherwise like someone else has mentioned, if it's only the front that needs a paint job, do that and save money. Anyways, good luck with the project and be sure to post pics when done.
#39
That blue doesnt go for some reason.. Only blue I can say I like is that viper blue .. Also going from black is going to be expensive..
You want the sexiest blue?
Metallic Neptune blue. Some guy got it on the forums and I think its the hottest color there is for a 4th gen.
Proph
You want the sexiest blue?
Metallic Neptune blue. Some guy got it on the forums and I think its the hottest color there is for a 4th gen.
Proph
#40
That blue you in the picture is the most popular "I want to make my car different" blue, so not, it's not really. Pick something darker. I'm partial to Lakeshore Blue (pics on homepage) but I also like the Neptune Blue