t2d2

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The CF doors on that 350Z paint job highlight the difficulty in doing a two-tone scheme on the SC, with how the roof/C-pillar/quarter panel all flow together, and ditto for the hood/A-pillar/door trim. There aren't really any natural lines to differentiate sections. A black roof would almost have to have a black hood, otherwise that hood/A-pillar line would look really clunky.

Any thoughts (FSUsucks1? ) on whether burnt orange would attract as much attention as red from those people you don't want noticing you?

Matador

Here are a couple of OG orange cars circa like 2004 or 2005 to help you out.

Din


Goofygrin...? - I think this car also changed hands a few times

t2d2

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^ Best pics yet, thanks!

INTIMAZY

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I wouldn't really consider the 350Z orange to really be what you're looking for or really much of a 'burnt' orange. Was never a fan of their shade.

BTW Nissan calls it "Lemans Sunset" for 2003-2006 and "Solar Orange" for 2007-2008

t2d2

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I saw a burnt orange Dodge Caravan today and am seriously, seriously scarred.

I also saw a new Corvette in that color last week, and while quite attractive, I felt the color actually lessened its appeal. I think it's a color that needs a fair amount of black trim work to offset it, like the fender flares and bumpers on trucks. I.e., aspects not well suited to the SC.

CatManD3W

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Takes the right kind of car to pull that color off......IMO keep it stock lexus or toyota paint colors

t2d2

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Agreed about it taking the right car. I think a rally-style car could pull it off, with fender flares, mud flaps, grill lights, etc. As for stock color palettes, that probably won't happen... I'm in the middle of a driveway repaint of the trunk and spoiler, anything but stock -- BBQ black! Toying with different ideas and figured this would be a good starting point. Likely will do the raised center section of the hood to match. Then just need to decide what direction to go with the rest of the car.