Metallic/Flake Candy Apple Red BDR's?

[Mattnshilp]

Anyone finish their car in a nice metallic/flake candy apple red?

I'm getting ready and I like the Prism Red but it has too much of a tendency to look purple in the wrong light, which I don't like...

Since it'l be a while before I own my red Ferrari (like a REAL long while... ), I think I'd like my snake to be a shiny metallic/flake candy apple red. But I'd love to see if anyone did it already and what it looks like...

Thanks!

-Matt

[Slick61]

mine's Crimson Red... an earlier color (#89). I had the same thoughts... that it tended to look pinkish/purplish in certain lights. It photographs VERY red... there appears to be a lot of silver in the base coat. I always get compliments on it tho. Actually, I would've preferred Prism Red. Everyone's taste is different...

Here it is in direct sun...



and in the shade...

[Mattnshilp]

Very nice!

I've seen prism Red is three different pictures and I have LOVED it in some and didn't like it so much in others.

I think I need to see it in person before I can rule it out.

I went to a Snake meeting last year out in PA and there was a car there I liked a lot. I don't remember who owned it so i'm left with a photo and a memory. Great people at the meeting tho.

Emjoy your car. it's a beauty!

-Matt

[Cashburn]

Matt,
Are you going to see us in Atlantic City at the end of the month?

I know exactly what you are saying about prism red. It can get rather dark and some of the photos alter it a bit to really skew the color.

There is another color in the BDR palette called Blaze Red that is metallic and a little darker than the typical straight reds.

Here is a metallic red I love, I had a car on order last year in this combo but the customer switched the color to a basic blue at the last minute, I think it would have been a knockout:



Give me a call if you need anything answered.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

I went to a Snake meeting last year out in PA and there was a car there I liked a lot. I don't remember who owned it so i'm left with a photo and a memory. Great people at the meeting tho.
-Matt

You met Bob and Ann. They are a fixture at our events. He has the Prism Red / Silver Stripes with the Roush 402. They are joining us in Atlantic City, they sell the cars better than I can.

[Mattnshilp]

That Lomborghini is the funniest looking Cobra I have ever seen!!!

I think the best thing to do is just wait until the time finally comes and then come up to Connecticut and take a looksie at what-ya-got.

I can describe the color as a metallic/flake candy apple red. But if I see some paint chips I can tell in 2 secs.

And yes, they where there. Lovely people!

the one I was referring to wasn't a BDR.

I'm still a wee bit away from thinking about taking the plunge. In this economy ya gotta be careful about luxury expenses. So I'm in pay down mode right now. But I can't wait for the day!!!

-Matt

[Mattnshilp]

Oh, and when is the A.C. event?

[Cashburn]

http://www.acclassiccars.com/

Did Bob get ashes in your eyes???

[fkemmerer]

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

Anyone finish their car in a nice metallic/flake candy apple red?

I'm getting ready and I like the Prism Red but it has too much of a tendency to look purple in the wrong light, which I don't like...

Since it'l be a while before I own my red Ferrari (like a REAL long while... ), I think I'd like my snake to be a shiny metallic/flake candy apple red. But I'd love to see if anyone did it already and what it looks like...

Thanks!

-Matt

How about this color on an ERA?

[Blittleton]

Mattnshilp,

Have you seen the Monterey Red that Backdraft is using? It is similiar as prism red, but with alot more pop in color. More flake I believe. It will be in the shop sometime next week. Very nice color.

Bill

[lovehamr]

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

I can describe the color as a metallic/flake candy apple red. But if I see some paint chips I can tell in 2 secs.

Matt; do you mean like Bass boat metal flake?

[Cashburn]

You have to thank dmorse for the Monterey Red on BDR632:

[dmorse]

The color is Monterey Red Metallic Tint Coat (color code 80U) and was a $750option for a limited time on the 2007 Corvette. I saw the color at a Vette show and loved it so asked BDR to paint it that color and they graciously did so. It really looks sharp with the side pipes on. I also had a ghost stripe painted but the stripe doesn't show up very well in photos. I haven't figured out how to post a photo on CC or would send the few I have with the car complete. I saw a candy apple red replica at the last Carlisle show but don't remember the manufacturer. I liked it better than the color I have.

[6t8stang]

Somebody had a really nice metallic red at Cobra Revolution last year...I checked my pics & the ones Jay has online...didn't see it...anyone know of or have a pic of it?