PDA

View Full Version : so new paint job... down to 3 colors...



Mini-Odyssey05
05-19-2008, 08:28 PM
so in about 2 weeks my car is gonna go in for a new paint job... and i'm down to these 3 colors...

milano red
smoky granite mica

or possibly...

ultrasonic blue mica (IS-F blue)

not the best pic, but just to give you an idea (yes, it is the HFP kit with HFP rims, JDM red H's, and a carbon fiber hood). i've been tryna match the colors up with my car in my mind (and its not helping lol)... what do you guys think?

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o154/chink00/100_0510.jpg

and yea, i just made a chop request for color change in the photochop forum if you guys would like to help me out. thanks!

thisisagame24
05-19-2008, 08:30 PM
if u could post up some samples of the colors u want that would be better

Mini-Odyssey05
05-19-2008, 08:32 PM
if u could post up some samples of the colors u want that would be better

hm... probably a dumb question but... samples as in pictures of the color on the other car? lol

i.e, Milano Red on a RSX Type S, Ultrasonic Blue Mica on the new IS-F, and Smoky Granite Mica on the IS series?

thisisagame24
05-19-2008, 08:33 PM
haha anything just to show the colors your thinkin of homie

trickkykidd.02
05-19-2008, 08:34 PM
IS blue or gray...

Mini-Odyssey05
05-19-2008, 08:49 PM
well, here are samples of the colors... couldnt really find a good milano red pic. like the lexus's, but im sure most pple here will know it already...

the second pic. is my friend's IS250, whch s the pic. that sold me to the color, and the third is just damn sexy!

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o154/chink00/2322094956_2f45297036.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o154/chink00/l_91796487de97fdf5e797f6b2079f6275.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o154/chink00/365954711_3fdf8a2a11.jpg

thisisagame24
05-19-2008, 08:57 PM
i like the grey one the most. never was a fan of red cars. and gray isnt a stock color on eps so its def different

Mini-Odyssey05
05-19-2008, 08:59 PM
tru tru...

damn, i forgot to add a poll to the thread =(

v1c10us
05-19-2008, 09:00 PM
i'd go with the grey
but in the UK they did come in a grey and it's freaking beautiful
Lemme find a pic I'll post it up momentarily

v1c10us
05-19-2008, 09:01 PM
here it is in Cosmic Grey Pearl OEM honda color
http://www.parkers.co.uk/imagecache/cfs/300/9/299/29907143/0-1852177806.jpg
although the IS color is good too
I'd go with one of those.
http://www.allvehicles.co.uk/civic_type_r_cosmic_grey_011.jpg

MugsyTheGr8
05-19-2008, 09:06 PM
i like the grey on the is.

Mini-Odyssey05
05-19-2008, 09:12 PM
cosmic grey pearl huh? hmmm... but i think the mica color would probably look more fancy since it's... mica lol.

im surprised grey is gettin the more votes here than the IS-F blue

v1c10us
05-19-2008, 09:17 PM
haha
I donno, the blue looks so similiar to the Vivid blue pearl that If i saw your car on the street i probably wouldn't think, oh that guy spent alot of money for a fancy paint job
i'd just go, hmm that vivid blue pearl is real shiney, he must spend along time buffing, or, hmm tht vivid blue pearl looks kinda dark or something

go with the grey sir!

thisisagame24
05-19-2008, 09:18 PM
cosmic grey pearl FTW

NitroBoarder
05-19-2008, 09:20 PM
I can't find a pic...but the smokey granite mica looks like the graphite grey metallic(or pearl)...can't remember the exact color, but it's from lexus. such a good color:thumb:

Mini-Odyssey05
05-19-2008, 09:24 PM
haha
I donno, the blue looks so similiar to the Vivid blue pearl that If i saw your car on the street i probably wouldn't think, oh that guy spent alot of money for a fancy paint job
i'd just go, hmm that vivid blue pearl is real shiney, he must spend along time buffing, or, hmm tht vivid blue pearl looks kinda dark or something

go with the grey sir!

lmao... tru... im probably gonna swing by a lexus dealership and check out the colors up close and personal =)

the Ultrasonic Blue Mica looks more like Fiji Blue to me, but either way, i hope it does look like one of those blue so it'll make my decision easier...

v1c10us
05-19-2008, 09:45 PM
yeah, fiji is a bit darker than the VBP
I'd go with either the IS grey or the OEM honda grey

socmex7
05-19-2008, 09:48 PM
smoky granite mica FTW!!!

56chevydan
05-19-2008, 10:52 PM
If you're definitely going to change colors I think that IS250 gray color would look hot!!
Changing colors is going to be a huge job to do it right!!

Distance
05-19-2008, 11:03 PM
the grey looks hot. i think milano red is played out.

j0000stin
05-19-2008, 11:25 PM
yeah i say grey ftw!!!

jtyler05si
05-20-2008, 05:16 AM
do the grey.. i think the blue is too close to the VBP. it will look like you got in a wreck and got it repainted to a color close to VBP but not close enough...... that grey would look so clean on EP

SLOW EP3
05-20-2008, 05:34 AM
If you're going with a Lexus paint, I'd pick the pearl white color. This pic doesn't really show the pearly clear coat, you'll have to see it in person. I used to work at Lexus...and this is definetly my favorite color.

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/lexus_is_f_pearl_white_jalop_image007.jpg

beechstreet
05-20-2008, 07:40 AM
the lexus grey

its a ivtec
05-20-2008, 08:35 AM
milano red is sexyyyy...but that grayishh mica lexus is the SHITTT!!!!

boyurlazy
05-20-2008, 10:05 AM
hope the shop that paints does a good job....i would keep it stock unless it really is bad...

shelbz
05-20-2008, 10:22 AM
the lexus grey IMO. sooo nice!!

Mini-Odyssey05
05-20-2008, 10:31 AM
hope the shop that paints does a good job....i would keep it stock unless it really is bad...

well, it started with hurricane damage... the whole car was covered with scratches from shingles.

i got it repainted and the shop i took it to did a horrible job, and didn't do it properly. now the car is peeling and the clear coat is fading.

im confident the shop im bringing it to (madmods) will do a fine job. he's pretty well known by the locals (been doin business for over 20 years) and i've seen some of his work. show quality fa sho.

v1c10us
05-20-2008, 11:02 AM
it was 4k for the paintjob on my car and its flawless, better than OEM IMO.

MEAN IRISH GUY
05-20-2008, 11:12 AM
milano red has been done and is a waste of money.

the grey and blue are nice but both colors are close to other stock honda colors that come on our cars(and or type rs). do something that doesnt look like i came out of a honda catalog. im sick of seeing people payng top dollar for an unoriginal color.

v1c10us
05-20-2008, 11:25 AM
but the rest of us are sick of seeing people pay bottom dollar for an original color, so when we see someone pay up for an original color we dont respect it cause it's all rice if its not OEM.

If i ever saw an orange(like the 350 burnt umber) ep3 on the streets I wouldnt give it the time of day, the same goes with alot of colors.

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/6346/136sg.jpg that color i would respect though.. mmm mm mmm
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30/Dimi4_2008/02032008146.jpg
thats good too.

Mini-Odyssey05
05-20-2008, 12:35 PM
^ yea, exactly...

i don't want an original crazy custom color... thats just not me... colors i like are all close to OEM colors... hence, the red, grey and blue i posted.

honestly, i love my NHBP, and if it was perfect, i wouldnt change it... but for 3500 dollars...im changing it up and making it stand out a bit!

i just want a good looking color that is factory but doesnt come on our EP3's here in the US.

BaLisTek
05-20-2008, 12:56 PM
If you're going with a Lexus paint, I'd pick the pearl white color. This pic doesn't really show the pearly clear coat, you'll have to see it in person. I used to work at Lexus...and this is definetly my favorite color.

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/lexus_is_f_pearl_white_jalop_image007.jpg

My car will end up this color. Im in love with it. Imagine that color with mugen accessories:mconfused:

dustay
05-20-2008, 02:29 PM
Smokey Granite! Do something different!

itchy5
05-20-2008, 02:42 PM
how about yellow? like the 2001 integra type R

Mini-Odyssey05
05-20-2008, 03:17 PM
how about yellow? like the 2001 integra type R

haha, yellow? no thnx... it looks good on the DC2 ITR, but not on an EP3 IMO

fEPst3r
05-20-2008, 03:24 PM
milano red, its a dope color and rare seen.

sifrk32
05-20-2008, 03:36 PM
if you're going to do red, do mercedes mars red (http://www.internetautoguide.com/usedcars/14-int/2006/mercedes-benz/slk-class/new-jersey/lawrence-township/191410/656/images.html) :mtongue: pictures don't do the color justice

graphite is a beautiful color, my buddy has a similar color on his tc - when waxed it's sharp

Blackexcoupe
05-20-2008, 05:28 PM
If you're going to paint the EP red go for a different shade like the New Formula red off the AP2 S2000 or that mercedes red is nice.

My first choice out of the colors you listed would be the smokey granite, and then probably the IS-F blue.

Fish
05-20-2008, 05:31 PM
A darker gray than the one you've shown would look even better, nothing crazy but different from any other EP for sure.

SSM
05-20-2008, 05:32 PM
milano red ftw

siver-SI
05-20-2008, 05:48 PM
haha
I donno, the blue looks so similiar to the Vivid blue pearl that If i saw your car on the street i probably wouldn't think, oh that guy spent alot of money for a fancy paint job
i'd just go, hmm that vivid blue pearl is real shiney, he must spend along time buffing, or, hmm tht vivid blue pearl looks kinda dark or something

go with the grey sir!

That is what I was thinking also. I like the blue but looks a like OEM just a deaper shine.

somejaykid
05-20-2008, 06:04 PM
i'll go for milano red for sure

ryko
05-20-2008, 08:48 PM
i concur...red is beautiful
tho i am a fan of yell0w

IcyDeath
05-20-2008, 09:04 PM
I like VBP better than that Lexus blue. Milano or New Formula red = hot. However, that gray mica is is very nice and different for an ep3.

BigBurch422
05-20-2008, 09:27 PM
habenero red from the new si's would be hot
think ive seen an ep3 with it but cant remember

Yo_KyleEP3
05-20-2008, 09:31 PM
Red!

LMRacer77
05-21-2008, 05:48 AM
I love blue, that's the same reason I went with a VBP EP. But then again, that grey is HOT! When I decide to paint, that would be the color I choose.

LMRacer77
05-21-2008, 05:49 AM
O yea, I just thought about the other color I loved on here, but I can't remember who had it on their EP.

Imola Orange

VegaS10
05-21-2008, 07:52 AM
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/advan002-4.jpg

Honda OEM Phantom grey.....with just a hint of blue pearl.

matdbom
05-21-2008, 08:12 AM
go faded flat yellow, and the put a roof rack on it, and move by the beach and buy a surf board, trust it will look good

Guardian
05-21-2008, 08:20 AM
a grey like that has been done but i cant find any pics
it was aRz's car, it was Graphite Gray Pearl off the is300. it looked sick

jshin03
05-21-2008, 08:29 AM
I would personally say go with the Smoky Granite Micra...but I'm bias.

I have a 07 IS350 in that color. It pick the Smoky Granite over the other 2 colors anyday.

Any of the 3 would be nice though so whatever you pick you'll be happy.

Guardian
05-21-2008, 08:34 AM
found a few, i know their are better shots out there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/cromer13b/Dsc01827.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/cromer13b/black1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/cromer13b/black3.jpg

gehjl
05-21-2008, 08:50 AM
Yeah, I saw Arz's car in person, and that gray looks sick.

I'm more of a red person, so I love the milano red.

gehjl
05-21-2008, 08:55 AM
found some more pics of arries car

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/arz/wall.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/arz/lightpaint.jpg

Sir1982
05-21-2008, 09:41 AM
Milano red, no doubt :mcool:

v1c10us
05-21-2008, 10:57 AM
found a few, i know their are better shots out there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/cromer13b/Dsc01827.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/cromer13b/black1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/cromer13b/black3.jpg

sooo much orange peel!
poor guy..

Strife
05-21-2008, 12:34 PM
I don't like any of your choices. The blue is just going to make you look like a vibrant VBP. The grey is really plain and boring. Everyone has Milano Red.

v1c10us
05-21-2008, 12:35 PM
^suggestions?

Guardian
05-21-2008, 12:53 PM
sooo much orange peel!
poor guy..

those are water spots...

Mini-Odyssey05
05-21-2008, 12:56 PM
I don't like any of your choices. The blue is just going to make you look like a vibrant VBP. The grey is really plain and boring. Everyone has Milano Red.

well if its something other than that, then i wont like it... thanks for the input.

no orange, no green, no white, and it's black already. anything out of OEM, i don't want. i don't need a custom crazy color.

only other color i did consider was suzuka blue off the s2000, but it just wont look right on the EP3... it'll be different for sure... just not right tho.

v1c10us
05-21-2008, 12:58 PM
those are water spots...

I see the water spots, I'm not talking about those, I'm talking about the orange peel, its distinctly different.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/Kelbane/black3.jpg?t=1211400210
if he has millions of tiny water spots in those locations that don't change the color of the paint but somehow manage to make everything blurry and pimpley then i'm a fucking moron.
thats orange peel, Look at the lines near the gas door, there is clearly orange peel in that location.

evilomen11
05-21-2008, 01:47 PM
I work for dodge (yea i know you dont have to knock it) but the one color im feeling for an ep would be the Inferno red its a pearl red also they have and awesome black which has glitter in it and glistens real nice

gehjl
05-21-2008, 03:48 PM
What about matador red (red from lexus) It looks pretty nice

This is my cousin's IS

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/9316/sweet002copyiu5.jpg

Mini-Odyssey05
05-27-2008, 04:01 PM
well... looks like i'm going Milano Red =)

Even tho the majority ruled Grey, I had to go with a bright color since it's NHBP right now, and i LOVE it... so if i was gonna go dark, i was gonna go black again, but for 3500$, i'm making it way different than before.

Thanks for the input guys... I'll be sure to get lots of pics once I get her back =)

heinzz10
05-27-2008, 05:09 PM
just buy a Lexus, that way you get the paint without the hassle of painting:mtongue:

EPSpeedKing
05-27-2008, 05:21 PM
Glad you picked milano red

J-Bird
05-27-2008, 05:56 PM
Good choice on the milano red. Red EP's just look so good.

Ep3_boy1
05-27-2008, 08:20 PM
would have gone with Milano red too.

AFG
05-27-2008, 10:08 PM
lexus pearl and gray ftw

b.r.i.a.n.
05-28-2008, 04:59 AM
how about yellow? like the 2001 integra type R

that would be phoenix yellow. my ep is painted that same color and i dislike it. i want to paint my car in the future though.

good choice on milano red. since milano red was an oem color in europe and in japan, you could probably get the jdm bumpers and lips already painted.

Mini-Odyssey05
05-28-2008, 05:31 AM
that would be phoenix yellow. my ep is painted that same color and i dislike it. i want to paint my car in the future though.

good choice on milano red. since milano red was an oem color in europe and in japan, you could probably get the jdm bumpers and lips already painted.

haha, yea... i like the phoenix yellow... just not on the EP.

BTW... I see you're in south florida... but you wouldnt happen to have been in Gainesville earlier sometime in the spring? Swear I saw a car exactly like yours one night with HIDs n stuff.

twep
05-28-2008, 08:27 AM
i like red too... doesn't the car come in red too?

my personal fav is orange if I can repaint my car

Mini-Odyssey05
05-29-2008, 12:43 AM
i like red too... doesn't the car come in red too?

my personal fav is orange if I can repaint my car

yea, the EP3 does come in red, just not in the US... so i think mine will be one of a kind since I am keeping the HFP kit... unless the canadians got the HFP kit option as well o.O?

BTW, EP3 is going into the shop Friday morning =( i'm going to be sad, yet excited.

PuMpKiN_Ep3
05-29-2008, 01:05 AM
milano red... all of my freinds are red so i would love to be red too

Mini-Odyssey05
05-30-2008, 12:17 PM
I feel so naked... my car has gone into the shop =(

This going to be one long ass week.

Johnny
05-31-2008, 12:40 AM
How about a nice fresh coat of black primer. Everytime you get a scratch bam, black primer to the rescue. :mbiggrin:

v1c10us
05-31-2008, 12:42 AM
I feel so naked... my car has gone into the shop =(

This going to be one long ass week.

week?
pshh, you're dead wrong if you think you're gonna be driving that thing in a week.
I parked mine in a garage for 2 months before I took it over 40mph, let alone on the freeway. Bugs, sun, rocks, road tar, mud, acid rain, all of it will FUCK up a paintjob when its fresh.
Let that bitch cure for atleast 2-3 weeks before you go driving it around.

itchy5
05-31-2008, 08:18 AM
week?
pshh, you're dead wrong if you think you're gonna be driving that thing in a week.
I parked mine in a garage for 2 months before I took it over 40mph, let alone on the freeway. Bugs, sun, rocks, road tar, mud, acid rain, all of it will FUCK up a paintjob when its fresh.
Let that bitch cure for atleast 2-3 weeks before you go driving it around.

3 weeks?! :flame: when my car is in the shop for like a day or two i get loopy :tinfoil3:

EPJuicebox
06-12-2008, 09:40 AM
[QUOTE=Mini-Odyssey05;572858]well, it started with hurricane damage... the whole car was covered with scratches from shingles.

i got it repainted and the shop i took it to did a horrible job, and didn't do it properly. now the car is peeling and the clear coat is fading.QUOTE]

What shop did you take it to?