i'm wondering what color i should paint my car. the paint isn't in that great of shape and i just think its time for a fresh new coat. im thinking either the stock color which is ruby pearl or something a bit more flashy.. i want to start painting it next week so any suggestions would be helpful!!

 

Pearl white FTW!!! lol, so u can paint mine as well. lol

 

of course.. always thinking about yourself! well any pearl color i do hase to have a white base so my car will be white at some point..

 

6th gen orange
350Z blue

...IMHO, if you're going to DIY, and it won't break the bank, go big. Take pics, mang, and GL

 

Why are you asking us? That decision is completely up to you. You are the one that will have to look at it every day, you are the one that will potentially be happy with the color.

Asking us for opinions on painting your car is like asking us what tattoo you should get

 

I say keep it your OEM Ruby Pearl. It looks nice.

But pmohr's right its totally up to you and your personal opinion.

 

I say Crimson Blaze for that extra "pop".

 

i understand this but suggesstions are always helpful. usually when i paint peolpes cars i can invision a color that would look great on it but for some reason i can't with my maxima

money wise it doesn't really matter. i paint cars on the side so i know what i'm doing and it should only cost me around 400 for everything..

 

unless you're going to jamb it and do the bay stick to the original.

 

true that.. i want to stick with the red or some color of orange.. jambs will be a forsure thing. the engine bay doesn't really matter to me. i never open my hood anyways..

maybe the pearl red off the lexus is350. it has a bit more gold pearl in it.

 

i think i found the color i want to paint my car.. its pretty close to the oem but i bit lighter with more pearl..

 

Do it.

 

that red fades too easily.. i don't like painting that red either. it takes twice as many coats and its just well red.. don't get me wrong i love seeing a Crimson Blaze maxima. pretty rare but im more of a pearl guy!

 

I like Jet Black, especially with a deep tint.

 

ha black... black gets way too dirty here in Cali plus how hot it gets.. not a good combo.. black is sexy though!!

 

concord mist?

 

QN0 - Arctic White Pearl

not biased

 

That 5th gen color is really nice.

If you're looking for blue, well, BN6 - Starfire Pearl blue always stands out

 

tat 5.5 gen looks nice.

 

I would go with hot pink.

 

orange

 

smoke charcoal( dark grey) good with a black interior.

 

I have been saving this pic just for you!!!!!!

 

Ah man that pink Max was unexpected! It lit up my whole room from being so bright on my computer screen! Now that POPS!

 

LOL...Whoa I was only joking...Poor Maxima

 

crimson roulette, from infiniti.

 

ha ha wow i didn't expect anyone to have a pink maxima and then you go one more step with having a picture!! although that bubble gum pink doesn't look that great i think the right pink might look good on a maxima.. ha sike, what was i thinking

 

I always liked Charcoal...like TheWizards. Or Sterling mist :P

 

keep us updated of how much the job costs? im looking into repainting mine as well.

 

i LOVE TheWizards color with all the carbon fiber.. Charcoal is sweet too like the is300..

 

bm1 blue ftw!!!!!!

 

to be honest i like the stock color, so keep it that or something around that color.

 

is charcoal the same as platinum graphite on the 370z? i really dig that dark gray look

 

DAMN That Pink max just fried my retina and cones!!! So you don't want red or black. Hey buddy, go with the pearl white. That is a prestigious color, especially on the 4th gens!!!!

 

i know flat colors are a bit played out but just wanna throw it out there.

 

Paint it whatever color your heart desires. That is whats best.

 

keep the stock color, but add some clearcoats for a nice high gloss IMO

 

Exactly what i was looking for

 

dont be gay...

 

keep the darker red but if youre going to mix your own paint put extra red pearl or throw in some metallic w/ a lot of extra clear. wet sand and buff it to a perfectly smooth finish to make the pearl/metallic mix pop and shimmer like crazy. looks like a $5000+ job for alil extra time and supply on your part =D