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Iris Blue, My wife's only stipulation |
doug_b_928 |
Mar 4 2013, 06:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
My wife approves of me restoring my 914, with the proviso that she gets to pick the color. The one she thinks she wants is Iris Blue. I searched for images of teeners painted iris blue, but didn't find any that appeared to be this color (metallic blue with a strong undertone of purple). Anyone have any pics and/or ever seen a teener in this color?
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tod914 |
Mar 4 2013, 07:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
The google search I did showed quite a few variations. Here's a thread on Pelican of various blues. The lighter blue variation certianly is a striking color. 33P
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...porsches-6.html |
doug_b_928 |
Mar 4 2013, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
Yeah, there are tons of beautiful Porsche blue variants. Linked below is the one that she likes, but I was wondering if anyone had painted a 914 that color (and had pics).
https://www.google.ca/search?q=iris+blue+po...772%3B720%3B540 |
r_towle |
Mar 4 2013, 07:15 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
My wife approves of me restoring my 914, with the proviso that she gets to pick the color. The one she thinks she wants is Iris Blue. I searched for images of teeners painted iris blue, but didn't find any that appeared to be this color (metallic blue with a strong undertone of purple). Anyone have any pics and/or ever seen a teener in this color? Ummm, no. |
tod914 |
Mar 4 2013, 07:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I suppose the closest 914 color to the lighter variation I posted, would be Marathon Blue metalic. A beautiful original one sold fairly recently. It's posted in the "for sale" section some where. Think it's listed under one owner car. The darker variation of the iris blues', maybe look up metalic blue for a 914. I seen it on some 6's.
Nearly forgot, one of the members made a 914 simulator? where you can pick and choose your options and colors. You can make any custom color you want. Maybe someone can post the link for you. |
dlkawashima |
Mar 4 2013, 08:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
That picture really looks more like purple than blue. I think there was a color called Lilac that might be close. Otherwise, something like this, perhaps? (Photoshopped)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.paul-stephens.com-12234-1362451061.1.jpg) |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 4 2013, 09:06 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I think DEM's Six might be Iris Blue, or at least close to it.
Could Carl C's Six be Iris Blue? --DD |
doug_b_928 |
Mar 4 2013, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
That picture really looks more like purple than blue. I think there was a color called Lilac that might be close. Otherwise, something like this, perhaps? (Photoshopped) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.paul-stephens.com-12234-1362451061.1.jpg) Very cool! Thanks so much for taking the time to simulate the color on a 914. I showed the wifey and she loves it! |
carr914 |
Mar 4 2013, 09:18 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
There are two Iris Blues. The 1st was a Color in about 1986 and it was a Light Silver Blue and then in the 90's Porsche came out with the Purple Iris Blue
1986 Iris Blue 1993 Iris Blue |
doug_b_928 |
Mar 4 2013, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
Interesting that they would use the same name for different colors of blue. The 1993 Iris looks different than the one on the 993 that I posted. Maybe different lighting? Does anyone have the color code for the 90s Iris blue?
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carr914 |
Mar 4 2013, 09:39 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,992 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Interesting that they would use the same name for different colors of blue. The 1993 Iris looks different than the one on the 993 that I posted. Maybe different lighting? Definately Lighting - in the 90's Porsche came out with quite a few colors that looked different depending on the lighting |
KELTY360 |
Mar 4 2013, 09:56 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,036 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
914World member akellym has a gorgeous car in a color close to what you describe. check this thread.
Kelly's 914 |
doug_b_928 |
Mar 5 2013, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
She's a beaut.
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KELTY360 |
Mar 5 2013, 09:44 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,036 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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a914622 |
Mar 6 2013, 08:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 12-August 10 From: northwest Member No.: 12,048 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes mine is painted 1993 iris blue. In the sunlight it looks like the first 993 above and in the gray rain its more of a black/blue like the second 993. I will have to look around to see if i can find a pic.
But really my point and shoot camera doesnt do it justis. jcl |
doug_b_928 |
Mar 6 2013, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
Yes mine is painted 1993 iris blue. In the sunlight it looks like the first 993 above and in the gray rain its more of a black/blue like the second 993. I will have to look around to see if i can find a pic. But really my point and shoot camera doesnt do it justis. jcl Pics or it ain't so (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Seriously, it would be great of you'd post pics. Also, do you have the code for that color? |
LotusJoe |
Mar 6 2013, 11:11 PM
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Europa Twink Driver Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 30-November 09 From: Southern California Member No.: 11,085 Region Association: Southern California |
Marathon Blue Metallic
I suppose the closest 914 color to the lighter variation I posted, would be Marathon Blue metalic. A beautiful original one sold fairly recently. It's posted in the "for sale" section some where. Think it's listed under one owner car. The darker variation of the iris blues', maybe look up metalic blue for a 914. I seen it on some 6's. Nearly forgot, one of the members made a 914 simulator? where you can pick and choose your options and colors. You can make any custom color you want. Maybe someone can post the link for you. |
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