ae824ate Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 IMO, same colour as the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towe001 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I like this one Its wery pruddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BT_KE20 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I went with all black (satin/matte) with my car, mainly cos i didnt really care much what it looked like and black is more sleeper spec. But ill be going with the same colour as the car this time. Black looked OK when clean but that didnt last long before getting dirty/dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZach23 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I went with all black (satin/matte) with my car, mainly cos i didnt really care much what it looked like and black is more sleeper spec. But ill be going with the same colour as the car this time. Black looked OK when clean but that didnt last long before getting dirty/dusty. Hmmm seeing that I've scraped the complete black engine bay. Thanks 13BT_KE20 Keep the reply's coming. :yes: Edited January 13, 2011 by dzach23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master of Awesome Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 White seemed to be at one stage all the rage in Japan. I would go black... less likely for shit to show like oil leaks etc. However then you won't necessarily know you have them. thats the whole point of doing a white engine bay imo, since you are most likely putting a new engine in it'd be a good idea to have a colour that shows leaks of any sort so you're not wasting hundred of dollars on new engine/rebuild just for it to die since you couldnt notice leaks etc. Unless it's a show car who cares how it looks? youll have the hood down 90% of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 :blush: I want in Cop Bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertaker_is_the_best Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 well you have to work under the bonnet so basically you want a colour that either shows you if the car has leaks or problems or a colour you wont get sick of over time i alot of people that paint there car usually paint the entire car the colour and looks quite good if you don't really think you will open it that often then any colour MY OPINION choose a colour for the whole car that you really want then do the bay that colour i have a ke55 coupe it white with a black bay but i must admit at time its hard to see things when working in there without a light and i did say at times look at other 55 or 35 thread on here lol hope my 2 cents has helped ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 My KE55 is blue with silver stripes (see avatar picture <--) and the engine bay is sprayed with chrome spraypaint. The car was just sitting around at my dads place one day with no engine and he decided it would be a good idea. I like it, it's a little different and it really sets of the engine (which has a red block). My cars a bit ricey though, and many people don't quite like it (not a good idea if you are going for period correctness/subtlety). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijg033 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Does anyone on here have a thread of their ke35/55 that's Metallic light blue, can't seem to find one. Here is my last KE38 wagon , its Painted Ford Electric Blue 2K PPG , Engine Bay Pic , Link to thread , http://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/47402-my-new-ke38-wagon-previous-ke38s/page__p__488850__fromsearch__1#entry488850 Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 I prefer matte black because if you need to bash, weld, or grind, you can easily touch it up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZach23 Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'm thinking now, I'll paint The car Voodoo Blue i was thinking of keeping the car to the id plate colour but i haven't seen one that looks good. Also it will never be in original condition therefore i'll make it different and something i'll like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Womble1972 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The only information i pull up on code BR Is a 1979-80 colour TOYOTA AUSTRALIA Light Blue (metallic) PPG codes ATO.BR(31221) I would go the exact same colour as the car in a 2K for easy clean up. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZach23 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 The only information i pull up on code BR Is a 1979-80 colour TOYOTA AUSTRALIA Light Blue (metallic) PPG codes ATO.BR(31221) I would go the exact same colour as the car in a 2K for easy clean up. Rod Thank's for the info Rod. Probably a Dumb question, The PPG code is what i'd take to the paint supplier to mix up the paint colour? (might try it on the boot) being a metallic I assume i need to apply clear coat isn't 2K hazardous to spray unless in a booth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZach23 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Any body got an answer?^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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