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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 04:25 PM
Scotty's visualation
Actual color
What I think I want
Actual color
I really like Scott's version, and Marathon Metallic blue is the cars original color. However, I really love the factory GT color of Lilac as it is rare, you almost never see one that color and I think it will look awesome with the polished wheels and Italian lenses. For a different look, I can change to a black top and black center Fuchs and it will be like a totally different car.
What say the teener addicts of 914World??
Posted by: Woody Nov 24 2013, 04:33 PM
Didn't he just paint that car not too long ago? The grey is awesome though.
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 04:43 PM
Didn't he just paint that car not too long ago? The grey is awesome though.
No, this will be the first one he has painted for me.
Posted by: scotty b Nov 24 2013, 04:46 PM
Didn't he just paint that car not too long ago? The grey is awesome though.
It was pink the first time around. Don loved it, but got tired of being referred to as a bear
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 07:13 PM
Come on people, vote and tell me why you choose what you do. 
Posted by: carr914 Nov 24 2013, 07:14 PM
Purple is for Barney & Vikings Fans, not Cars
Posted by: Rand Nov 24 2013, 07:19 PM
Oof. That purple one might require a certain mustache or some parachute pants. 
The last photo doesn't look as bad, but the one you labeled "what I think I want" is especially disturbing with that caption.
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 07:42 PM
Purple is for Barney & Vikings Fans, not Cars
Purple may not be for "Carrs" but Porsche sure thought it was good enough for one of their GT cars.
Posted by: 914four Nov 24 2013, 08:13 PM
I struggled with the marathon blue originality dilemma but changed because the new marathon blues I tried did not seem to match the original color that I was trying to match in the front trunk. The new colors appeared to be more silver and did not have that blue metallic color that I remembered from the 70's or that was left unaffected by the sun in my front trunk.
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 24 2013, 08:18 PM
I have only seen lilac once. Rare and striking color. Don't listen to the testosterone supplement crowd. It will be an outrageous looking color.
Posted by: 914four Nov 24 2013, 08:20 PM
One more note, you can see the marathon blue metallic on my car in the Porsche stripe. It looks a little bluer next to the Alaska blue metallic.
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Nov 24 2013, 08:35 PM
I am partial to the marathon blue.
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 24 2013, 08:57 PM
I see two options and four pictures 
......... which pic goes to each choice on the poll?
BTW color names don't work very well with me, I am semi color blind (are the last two really purple?) ....... so tell me for example; pic 1 goes with poll option 1 etc ...
also FWIW .... I like pics 1 and 4 ...... 
Posted by: scotty b Nov 24 2013, 09:14 PM
given the quality level of the body work, I would strongly suggest beige bedliner...........flat beige 
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 09:24 PM
I see two options and four pictures
......... which pic goes to each choice on the poll? BTW color names don't work very well with me, I am semi color blind ....... so tell me for example; pic 1 goes with poll option 1 etc ...
also FWIW .... I like pics 1 and 4 ......
Pics 2 and 4 are actual colors. Pic 1 was done by Scotty on the visualizer. Pic 3 is a photoshop job.
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 24 2013, 09:31 PM
I see two options and four pictures
......... which pic goes to each choice on the poll? BTW color names don't work very well with me, I am semi color blind ....... so tell me for example; pic 1 goes with poll option 1 etc ...
also FWIW .... I like pics 1 and 4 ......
Pics 2 and 4 are actual colors. Pic 1 was done by Scotty on the visualizer. Pic 3 is a photoshop job.
I would lean towards OEM .......... but the others look good too! ........
Posted by: JRust Nov 24 2013, 09:33 PM
I went with it's original color of Marathon. Having said that if you like the Lilac better. Go with that man 
. Having your teener stand out amongst others is pretty cool too. That Lilac will really pop 
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 09:40 PM
I have nothing against the marathon blue. The one and only teener I have had painted and could have had painted any color I want, I chose Marathon metallic blue. But I would really like something others don't have. I want the lilac, I just have to convince myself to spend the extra maney, and that is hard to do when I am in the middle of buying a mini farm, and will need to buy lots of things to get it up and running the way I want it.
Posted by: rnellums Nov 24 2013, 09:52 PM
I vote silver ... but seriously, Lilac would be cool.
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 24 2013, 10:19 PM
Don't worry shoe. If you don't choose the Lilac I will have one that color some day. In a parking lot full of 914's you will be one of a couple Marathon Blue cars. In a parking lot full of 914's you would have the only lilac car.
When I had my shop I experimented with a BMW 2002 I had once. I custom matched the color of a 1957 Fender Stratocaster. We called the color Bavarian Mint. It was outrageous with a vengeance. As I drove down the street people would stop walking to look at the car. Some would smile, others had the jaw drop experience. I was asked "why that color" I would answer "like it or not you can't help but look" "try not to"
70's cars are all about the colors. 
This photo is exactly what I'm talking about.
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2013, 10:54 PM
Yes, Betsy was one of those 5 blue cars, however, in this picture she was the ONLY blue car. I still want the Lilac color though. 
Posted by: lonewolfe Nov 24 2013, 11:02 PM
Personally, I think that Lilac color is badass! You could name your car "Purple Haze"!
Posted by: '73-914kid Nov 24 2013, 11:46 PM
I went through a similar conundrum when I was having my car painted...I was largely undecided up until about a day before they sprayed color.. (I'm slightly indecisive)
I like the lilac, its unique enough to standout I would say.
Slate grey is pretty unique in 914s. I've seen a gt replica done up in slate grey and it looked super sweet.
What else.. black and silver are all pretty typical... White is a tad boring.. lots of signal orange flared car..
Wasn't there a light silver/ green metallic color? That might be classy enough to look cool. Edit, found it..ice green metallic.
The only other colors I really considered spraying my car when it was getting painted were slate grey and burgundy red.. I'm really happy with the unique blue, ans have had huge amounts of compliments on the color. I like the blues, but I wanted something other then marathon, alaska, or Adriatic blue..
Posted by: bigkensteele Nov 24 2013, 11:58 PM
Is this a car that you want to keep forever? If so, paint it lilac and love it! It is your car to do with what you please.
If you think you might sell it five years from now, I would go with blue. Lilac might be cool to a few folks and have some historical significance, but you have to understand that most males do not want a purple car.
Either way you go, I think that you will be happy if Scotty is doing the work.
Posted by: lonewolfe Nov 25 2013, 12:02 AM
I went through a similar conundrum when I was having my car painted...I was largely undecided up until about a day before they sprayed color.. (I'm slightly indecisive)
I like the lilac, its unique enough to standout I would say.
Slate grey is pretty unique in 914s. I've seen a gt replica done up in slate grey and it looked super sweet.
What else.. black and silver are all pretty typical... White is a tad boring.. lots of signal orange flared car..
Wasn't there a light silver/ green metallic color? That might be classy enough to look cool. Edit, found it..ice green metallic.
The only other colors I really considered spraying my car when it was getting painted were slate grey and burgundy red.. I'm really happy with the unique blue, ans have had huge amounts of compliments on the color. I like the blues, but I wanted something other then marathon, alaska, or Adriatic blue..
So, which blue did you go with?
Posted by: Gustl Nov 25 2013, 02:48 AM
I like the marathon metallic
but I'd prefere this look, (better with standard painted Fuchs - alloy/black center)
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Posted by: 914dave Nov 25 2013, 05:29 AM
Shoe
Here's a pic of a flared Marathon blue car. The color is great on a flared car.
It's usually the only one in the crowd. ( Dion goes to Hershey every year so there would be two of ya hehe ) I like the lilac too. But decided on Tangerine instead because it would be harder to move a Lilac car if you had to sell. Good luck with the decision. I wrestled with it for 2 years before I decided.
Dave
Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 25 2013, 07:48 AM
Marathon Blue is beautiful and a safe choice. I'm sure you'd be happy with it. 914s are notorious for the great palette of available colors. It's one of the reasons a gathering of 914s is so visually 'energetic'. The Lilac is right in keeping with that colorful legacy and every time you look at it you'll be silently patting yourself on the back for making a bold color statement.
Posted by: RobW Nov 25 2013, 08:28 AM
My wife says that the blue is too girly. 
Go with the Lilac! 
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Nov 25 2013, 08:38 AM
I'd go for an LE looking paint job w/ lilac being the base & viper green being the highlight colors 
Posted by: boxsterfan Nov 25 2013, 10:48 AM
Paint it any color you want. Personally, I would go with Gemini Blue Metallic or Aubergine!!
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 25 2013, 12:07 PM
blue is common conservative fair for those who worry about what others think
lilac is bold , different and requires confidence to strut it
Posted by: JmuRiz Nov 25 2013, 12:48 PM
I like the Marathon Blue, but if you want Lilac, go for it!!!
Another '70's color car would be great...might be almost as loud as my Ravenna Green
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 25 2013, 01:16 PM
blue is common conservative fair for those who worry about what others think
lilac is bold , different and requires confidence to strut it
Well said my friend, well said.....
Posted by: 2mAn Nov 25 2013, 05:15 PM
how do I get my hands on that visualizer! I want to play
Posted by: Kirmizi Nov 25 2013, 05:23 PM
Fuch it Shoe, just paint it purple and call it good. 
Posted by: bulitt Nov 25 2013, 07:21 PM
If you threw some pearl in that lilac it would look like a dune buggy out of the 60's.
Posted by: balljoint Nov 25 2013, 07:26 PM
Choose Lilac.
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 25 2013, 09:45 PM
Choose Lilac.
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 25 2013, 11:22 PM
Choose Lilac.
I will have to agree, my gt replica will be getting painted soon and i have been struggling with the color. My choice for the past year has been silver, but after all the effort and time spent on the car so far, i am realizing that i will probably never do this again. This has been and still is a very big project, so i have decided to paint it a color that is not the 'safe' silver I had in mind for so long.
So again i agree, go bold!! Life is too short to not do so!
http://www.p914.com/p914-6gt_paint_341_70.htm
Posted by: RobW Nov 26 2013, 06:48 AM
There are certain colors that when mixed with black and chrome really stand out on a 914. Lilac does it for me. There is one other color, but I won't say anything....
Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 26 2013, 07:12 AM
Primer 
Posted by: Chris H. Nov 26 2013, 07:30 AM
As awesome as Marathon Blue is as a color...had to vote Lilac. GO BOLD MAN! Great color, great car.
Posted by: worn Nov 26 2013, 11:03 AM
I really like Scott's version, and Marathon Metallic blue is the cars original color. However, I really love the factory GT color of Lilac as it is rare, you almost never see one that color and I think it will look awesome with the polished wheels and Italian lenses. For a different look, I can change to a black top and black center Fuchs and it will be like a totally different car.
What say the teener addicts of 914World??
I am having trouble deciding on my color too. I have had the paint store mix half pints. Ravenna Green - no, not for the long term. Now I am playing with Alaska Blue, but it looks too much like a regular car. The violet sets you up man.
Posted by: naro914 Nov 26 2013, 11:40 AM
Dude, seriously? Why are you asking? You decided what color you wanted long before you posted this. DO WHAT YOU WANT, the hell what other people think...
Just get Lilac and be done with it...
Isn't that what color Rusty's car is/was?
(BTW, I voted for Yellow)
Posted by: scotty b Nov 26 2013, 12:45 PM
Dude, seriously? Why are you asking? You decided what color you wanted long before you posted this. DO WHAT YOU WANT, the hell what other people think...
Just get Lilac and be done with it...
Isn't that what color Rusty's car is/was?
(BTW, I voted for Yellow)
You've wanted purple from the start. I've heard enough about it. 
Send me check, I paint purple, you come get
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 27 2013, 12:09 AM
Dude, seriously? Why are you asking? You decided what color you wanted long before you posted this. DO WHAT YOU WANT, the hell what other people think...
Just get Lilac and be done with it...
Isn't that what color Rusty's car is/was?
(BTW, I voted for Yellow)
You've wanted purple from the start. I've heard enough about it. Send me check, I paint purple, you come getI wish it were that easy. With me buying a new place, it is eating up most of my money and with two mortgages to pay until one sells, I can't really afford the extra for the Lilac unless I get some more stuff sold. I may just have to stick with the marathon blue due to funds availability.
The $1500.00 I just had to shell out to get the transmission rebuilt in my truck didn't help either. Just might have to go with Mike's suggestion and leave it primer until I get some more cash together.
Posted by: euro911 Nov 27 2013, 01:23 AM
If you ever forget which post the link was in, you can always Google '914 Visualizer'
... but here's the link for now http://www.porsche-914.com/forum/plugins/914_configurator_j.swf
Posted by: naro914 Nov 27 2013, 06:54 AM
Just might have to go with Mike's suggestion and leave it primer until I get some more cash together.
I would recommend that then. If you want Lilac, get Lilac, don't 'settle' for what you really don't want at this point, you'll regret it down the road and changing it will be MUCH more expensive.
Just leave it prepped for paint...you can live without driving it for a little bit.
remember the sayings...'good things come to those who wait' and 'patience is a virtue'?? yeah....me neither...
Posted by: WLD419 Nov 27 2013, 07:25 AM
I voted Lilac , I drove my car years black primer before I had the funds to paint it, Bill D.
Posted by: scotty b Nov 27 2013, 08:06 AM
Dude, seriously? Why are you asking? You decided what color you wanted long before you posted this. DO WHAT YOU WANT, the hell what other people think...
Just get Lilac and be done with it...
Isn't that what color Rusty's car is/was?
(BTW, I voted for Yellow)
You've wanted purple from the start. I've heard enough about it. Send me check, I paint purple, you come getI wish it were that easy. With me buying a new place, it is eating up most of my money and with two mortgages to pay until one sells, I can't really afford the extra for the Lilac unless I get some more stuff sold. I may just have to stick with the marathon blue due to funds availability.
The $1500.00 I just had to shell out to get the transmission rebuilt in my truck didn't help either. Just might have to go with Mike's suggestion and leave it primer until I get some more cash together.
Then why this thread ? Why all this debate ?? If it's going to stay in primer then you need to find somewhere dry to keep it. The primer will absorb moisture if it gets wet
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 27 2013, 09:54 AM
Dude, seriously? Why are you asking? You decided what color you wanted long before you posted this. DO WHAT YOU WANT, the hell what other people think...
Just get Lilac and be done with it...
Isn't that what color Rusty's car is/was?
(BTW, I voted for Yellow)
You've wanted purple from the start. I've heard enough about it. Send me check, I paint purple, you come getI wish it were that easy. With me buying a new place, it is eating up most of my money and with two mortgages to pay until one sells, I can't really afford the extra for the Lilac unless I get some more stuff sold. I may just have to stick with the marathon blue due to funds availability.
The $1500.00 I just had to shell out to get the transmission rebuilt in my truck didn't help either. Just might have to go with Mike's suggestion and leave it primer until I get some more cash together.
Then why this thread ? Why all this debate ?? If it's going to stay in primer then you need to find somewhere dry to keep it. The primer will absorb moisture if it gets wet+1. .. lol ... mine is about a week from primer and another week for paint .... maybe i will post my color choice thread after thanksgiving ...
Posted by: Kraftwerk Nov 27 2013, 12:15 PM
Lilac. Get the right shade and it will be memorable. 914's wear special colors quite well, of course silver looks great but it is painfully common.
Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 27 2013, 04:24 PM
Dude, seriously? Why are you asking? You decided what color you wanted long before you posted this. DO WHAT YOU WANT, the hell what other people think...
Just get Lilac and be done with it...
Isn't that what color Rusty's car is/was?
(BTW, I voted for Yellow)
You've wanted purple from the start. I've heard enough about it. Send me check, I paint purple, you come getI wish it were that easy. With me buying a new place, it is eating up most of my money and with two mortgages to pay until one sells, I can't really afford the extra for the Lilac unless I get some more stuff sold. I may just have to stick with the marathon blue due to funds availability.
The $1500.00 I just had to shell out to get the transmission rebuilt in my truck didn't help either. Just might have to go with Mike's suggestion and leave it primer until I get some more cash together.
Why not paint it to match your new 944?
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 27 2013, 05:47 PM
Lilac. Get the right shade and it will be memorable. 914's wear special colors quite well, of course silver looks great but it is painfully common.
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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 27 2013, 09:29 PM
I have no 944, new or old and have never owned one. No new additions to my vehichle family for awhile, not in the budget.
Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 27 2013, 09:41 PM
What was the 944 looking thing on Facebook? My bad.
Posted by: old dog Nov 27 2013, 10:00 PM
I have nothing against the marathon blue. The one and only teener I have had painted and could have had painted any color I want, I chose Marathon metallic blue. But I would really like something others don't have. I want the lilac, I just have to convince myself to spend the extra maney, and that is hard to do when I am in the middle of buying a mini farm, and will need to buy lots of things to get it up and running the way I want it.
Life is short and there are very few things we can actually control. If you like the lilac, go with it ; it really is that simple. My yellow 70 is getting repainted white because I like it better and it isn't going to Pebble Beach. In my opinion, the lilac looks awesome!
Posted by: Type 47 Nov 28 2013, 12:24 AM
I feel your pain dude...I went through this too. even though it's your car paint it what you want...you still need input to make a decision.
I ended up painting mine Signal Orange...b/c A. my 7th 914 got painted the color of my 1st one, and B. I've got too many yellow cars already.
my favorites are SO, yellow, black, Saturn Yellow (a funky green/yellow), Willow Green (a 911 color), Olympic Blue is good (there are several good blues)...Silver is just an awesome Porsche color...I think you see a pattern.
colors I don't care for are : red, white, maroon. There are some great non-Porsche colors too...purple or "plum crazy" probably only looks good on a 70's Challenger though.
Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 28 2013, 08:58 AM
What was the 944 looking thing on Facebook? My bad.
My friend was inquiring about one and I was seeking Scott's professional ownership experience and advice. I guess he thought I was looking for one. He is currently not very happy with me as he wants my car out of his shop just as bad as I do.
Posted by: gothspeed Nov 28 2013, 02:51 PM
What was the 944 looking thing on Facebook? My bad.
My friend was inquiring about one and I was seeking Scott's professional ownership experience and advice. I guess he thought I was looking for one. He is currently not very happy with me as he wants my car out of his shop just as bad as I do.
Lilac! go Lilac!!
Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 28 2013, 10:05 PM
What was the 944 looking thing on Facebook? My bad.
My friend was inquiring about one and I was seeking Scott's professional ownership experience and advice. I guess he thought I was looking for one. He is currently not very happy with me as he wants my car out of his shop just as bad as I do.
Lilac! go Lilac!!
I like Lilac as well
Posted by: nolift914 Dec 1 2013, 05:53 PM
Go Lilac
You are not alone
Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 1 2013, 09:28 PM
Silver would be nice. How about slate grey?
Posted by: mepstein Dec 1 2013, 09:34 PM
What color does the car want?
Posted by: scotty b Dec 2 2013, 11:01 PM
What color does the car want?
Henna......
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 3 2013, 12:30 PM
how about this ?
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Posted by: dlkawashima Dec 3 2013, 02:54 PM
Hotshoe, I remember the picture of you standing next to your 914 at Hershey ..... I doubt you would have trouble standing out in a crowd no matter what color you painted the car. 
To me, purple is sorta overdone, especially with the hot rod and American muscle car set. I suppose it would be unique in a Porsche only gathering though.
I've seen both purple racers posted in this thread .... the #40 car in post no. 1 and the #115 car in post no. 64, and honestly neither color does anything for me, although my wife was absolutely gaga over the #40 car. Personally, I think the #40 car would look better without the black sail panels.
When you go to sell the car, whenever that time comes, you and your wallet will be a lot happier that you re-painted the car its original color.
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