I want a pick red for my 1970 chevelle. I want a red that is darker and richer than the original red. I have been driving around new car lots just shopping for a car color.

Now I'm torn between 2 reds.

Crimson red - pontiac G6

http://www.pfyc.com/cotm/g6/12-klawson.jpg

Salsa red - Volkswagen beetle

http://209.200.82.181/vehicle_pictures/Clair_Saco_Volkswagen/641189dddab878feffad57a7c2f290bc.jpg



I wanted to make this a poll but I managed to screw it up :clonk:

If I had to pick--salsa.

Honestly, neither one.
Go with the factory Cranberry Red.

hmm i like both both the salsa red makes it look darker...like evil in some way,....go to the dark side! :thumbsup:

If I had to pick--salsa.

Honestly, neither one.
Go with the factory Cranberry Red.
Amen.

I like the g6 color in the picture better. But you can't tell a color from a picture.

I'd go factory if your that close anyway...........it just looks right. Esp. after looking at the right color red for the last 36 years a different color may only look good to you.

I want a pick red for my 1970 chevelle. I want a red that is darker and richer than the original red. I have been driving around new car lots just shopping for a car color.

Now I'm torn between 2 reds.

Crimson red - pontiac G6

http://www.pfyc.com/cotm/g6/12-klawson.jpg

Salsa red - Volkswagen beetle

http://209.200.82.181/vehicle_pictures/Clair_Saco_Volkswagen/641189dddab878feffad57a7c2f290bc.jpg



I wanted to make this a poll but I managed to screw it up :clonk:




1995 or ;96 catty garnet red metalic...

go look at it an a bodyshop or paint store chip book...
you'll be in love

Since you DON'T want like original, go with the bug. The G6 is pretty close, and you'll never hear the end of how the paint isn't the correct shade. The darker make it look intentional.

The Cranberry red OFTEN comes out too pale, almost orangish. No way I'll go with that. And for the record. The car was originaly blue and the last thing I am concerned with is being true oem. It's a pro-touring project with not much left from the factory besides the frame and body.

G6 Crimson Red :thumbsup: .

Of the 2, I like the crimson red from the G-6.

Crimson. Mine is regal red, it's fairly dark.

Funny, my Cranberry Red Code 75 is dead on to spec.

I noted the color is almost identical to the Pontiac.

Might as well do it right if it's that close.

The Cranberry red OFTEN comes out too pale, almost orangish. No way I'll go with that. And for the record. The car was originaly blue and the last thing I am concerned with is being true oem. It's a pro-touring project with not much left from the factory besides the frame and body.


amen, i hate when the red looks orange...i hate orange (cept for the engine)

Ive always liked dark rich reds. THe brighter orangy reds (Gm's Torch red) always looked like butt to me.

I like the darker one. My car (or what's left of it) is a very orange-leaning red now, but I'm planning to go with a darker shade - a little more blood, lot less orange. If I chicken out on the red then maybe back to the original Madiera Maroon.

how about Viper red?

how about Viper red?

I'm only looking at cars I can easely find. Also red vipers are posibly 10-13 years old right now... I'd like to compare new care to avoid seeing a faded color and think that anew paint will look the same way. And the red that comes on the early vipers is not dark enough to my liking anyway.

This is what I went with. Actually burgundy.

This is what I went with. Actually burgundy.

ooohh I like it :thumbsup:

How do you like this red?
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/showphoto.php/photo/3207/cat/500/ppuser/16809 http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/showphoto.php/photo/6851/cat/500/ppuser/16809

Victory Red

http://www.454malibu.com/KingChevelle.jpg

http://www.454malibu.com/Red36.jpg

Corvette came out with some nice reds you don't care for any of them? Mine is flame red.

How do you like this red?
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/showphoto.php/photo/3207/cat/500/ppuser/16809 http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/showphoto.php/photo/6851/cat/500/ppuser/16809


nice too !

kinda like this one.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/jfboy/chevelless.jpg

I dunno if it was trhe camera that made that one look dark like that.. Is that cranberry red ?

Go to a chevy dealer and look at th 07 vette Monterey Red Metallic. Or how about 1971 code 78 ~ Rosewood
http://www.chevellestuff.com/71velle/gallery/78_rosewood.jpg

Nice but a little bit too brown.

My first 69 was painted with a red from an 86 Blazer (cant remember the color name) it was very close to the original. I say go with what you like its your car and ultimately your decision. My Elky was originally Aztec Bronze, but I am going to repaint it (someday soon) using the orange color from the new chargers, why? because I like it. Just a thought

Nice but a little bit too brown.

OK. This is my cars original color 69 code 52 garnet red.
http://www.chevellestuff.com/69velle/gallery/52_garnet_red.jpg

Go to any Dodge dealer and check out the fire engine red on their pickups!

ooohh I like it :thumbsup:

That is not that great of a picture. It was very overcast and late. That car really pops in the sun.

Candy Branywine over a gold base coat, The most beautiful red there is.

I'm only looking at cars I can easely find. Also red vipers are posibly 10-13 years old right now... I'd like to compare new care to avoid seeing a faded color and think that anew paint will look the same way. And the red that comes on the early vipers is not dark enough to my liking anyway.


My 68 in my signature is/was Viper Red. VERY nice color. it was a little oragne in certain lighting, but out in the day it really pops.

have you ever seen a custom color called boyd cottington red it is great i, think ppg makes it!

My personal favorite.Toyota Absolutely Red.http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a214/shoddy_f-body/mustang/1b023b2f.jpg

I like the salsa. Mine is a dark red similar to candy. It is "carnival Red" A1997 jaquar color.

crimson is more vivid...suits the chevelle better

I saw a VW the other day and thought that is the red I want! It was very rich and dark with a lot of shine. So I pick that one!

Try House of Kolor...Blue Blood Red. Picutres of mine are in my signature.

Oj this is thought.. I have to decide by the 20th....