Need help with custom paint - "Black Cherry" or similar?

Inzane · 06-04-07, 09:30

Hi Guys,

I need a hand in the area of auto paint colors. I plan to repaint my 300ZXTT, which is currently in its original black "Onyx - nissan code GL1", which is a non-metallic black.

I want to try something a little more unique, but not straying too far from BLACK. I had something in mind but not sure it exists. The best I can describe it as is "black cherry". I'm thinking something that is black but with a bit of a hint of red, maybe some red metallic flake or something. But I don't want the car to end up being purple, or red, or a cherry red, or a burgandy or anything like that. Do you know what I mean when I say black with a hint of red?

One of the reasons I don't want to stray too far from black is I've already got a bit of a color contrast theme going. With my black Z, I have red highlights everywhere... from my Stoptech big brake calipers, to my silicon hoses and hose couplers in the engine bay, badging, leather stitching etc.

Any suggestions for what I should look for in a custom paint color that will meet my needs would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jason

Diesel1 · 06-04-07, 09:42

CHeck out the the Toyota FJ BLACK CHERRY. You may want to start there and add or remove some red tint to suit your needs. IMO, I would go a little darker then teh stock FJ BLACK CHERRY, with more pearl. It would look super sharp and make people guess what color it is. I think you're going for the look where from a distance it looks almost black but up close you can see a hint of red in there.

Inzane · 06-04-07, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Diesel1

I think you're going for the look where from a distance it looks almost black but up close you can see a hint of red in there.

Yep, you got it.

Inzane · 06-06-07, 04:25

Still looking for more suggestions...

Thanks.

TortoiseAWD · 06-07-07, 06:49

I don't recall the color name, but Subaru offered a black with red/silver metallic flake on some Foresters for a while. It think it was late '90s or early 00's model year. The red was very subtle . . . the car appeared mostly black, but the curves had an evil red glow to them. Cool paint; I wish I could remember the color name for you. I'll post it if I find it.

Tort

Less · 06-07-07, 07:22

I think I know what you're saying and I've seen cars like that. If you end up finding what you want, the subtle red, then I would suggest making the red stand out a bit more somehow.

Something like red calipers would help bring it out.

Inzane · 06-07-07, 12:23

There is a Honda/Acura paint code called "Black Currant Pearl" that I recall from the 96-97 Integras that is close to what I'm looking for. But I can't find any pictures of it. I haven't laid eyes on one for a while. Its close, although it might be a little more purple-ish than I want.

kkreit01 · 06-08-07, 11:34

Ford Fusion come in a Dark Amethyst Metallic. I almost bought that color, but it looked too much like black to me. It's very nice in the sun -- a very deep purplish black. While cloudy, or at night, it looks black. You have to see it in person. It looks nothing like the colors on the website or brochures.

I also am familier with the Honda Black Currant Pearl -- as we almost bought an Accord this color back in '99. The new Ford Dark Amethyst is darker.

xtremekustomz · 06-09-07, 05:07

House of Kolor makes a paint kinda like that but it would really be a 4 step process. You apply a black base, a black diamond meatallic, a brandywine kandy, and then the clear. It would be a very expensive paintjob but it looks pretty cool here in the book.

Inzane · 06-11-07, 02:30

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Originally Posted by xtremekustomz

House of Kolor makes a paint kinda like that but it would really be a 4 step process. You apply a black base, a black diamond meatallic, a brandywine kandy, and then the clear. It would be a very expensive paintjob but it looks pretty cool here in the book.

Do you happen to have a link to that color swatch online?