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Title: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on June 17, 2012, 08:55:19 PM
Been thinking about getting the Mk1 sorted out over winter and my biggest decision is....what colour I want it to be. Its a faded shade of Mars red at the moment and I'm not 100% sure on respraying it in its original shade as the samples I've made up look to orange for my taste.

So after a beer the other day, conversation turned again to what colour I want to go when the big question reared its ugly head....whats the best colour on a Mk1?? So I thought why not ask everybody....

Whats your favourite colour on a Mk1??
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2012, 08:58:18 PM
Ill be repainting mine its original miami blue, its quite alot of work changing colors

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Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on June 17, 2012, 09:06:22 PM
Is the Miami blue one on the left?? I like that alot actually, is it an original VW colour? I thought you sold all your Mk1's??  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2012, 09:09:09 PM
Quote from: ScottishRoss on June 17, 2012, 09:06:22 PM
Is the Miami blue one on the left?? I like that alot actually, is it an original VW colour? I thought you sold all your Mk1's??  :laugh: :laugh:

yep original color, I only have the one golf, mk1 3door diesel
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on June 17, 2012, 09:13:49 PM
Miami Blue is one of my favorites and there are a couple of cool greens too. But changing colours is a bitch...

Mine is staying black.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on June 17, 2012, 09:24:16 PM
Quote from: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2012, 09:09:09 PM
yep original color, I only have the one golf, mk1 3door diesel

Forgot you had the diesel one, you got any photos of it??
Have seen a few pastel blue mk1's over the years, never seen the Miami blue before. Real nice.

Quote from: sifty on June 17, 2012, 09:13:49 PM
Miami Blue is one of my favorites and there are a couple of cool greens too. But changing colours is a bitch...

Mine is staying black.

Have some useful friends when it comes to the paint work  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on June 17, 2012, 09:27:20 PM
After a cheeky google search I've realised I have seen the colour before...just always thought it was a custom colour rather than a vw shade.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: nacnud on June 17, 2012, 09:36:38 PM
Damn that Miami blue is nice!
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 17, 2012, 09:37:33 PM
Quote from: ScottishRoss on June 17, 2012, 09:24:16 PM
Forgot you had the diesel one, you got any photos of it??
Have seen a few pastel blue mk1's over the years, never seen the Miami blue before. Real nice.

Have some useful friends when it comes to the paint work  ;) ;)

I do but it has been repainted an ugly shade of blue, currently getting stripped for body work and paint
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dubsub on June 17, 2012, 09:43:43 PM
That blue looks great! ...
I was tempted to go to brown on my mk1 recently but never got round to it.

.. although my next project is going brown  ;D
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 18, 2012, 09:33:27 AM
Mars red is where its at ;)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Fizz on June 18, 2012, 01:23:21 PM
So many colours!

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(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmygolf2.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fmk1%2F672mk1rabbit.jpg&hash=b5f180d8c80ca272eee96389a70296c7a916cdc0)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg221.imageshack.us%2Fimg221%2F4625%2Fp3300067vu1.jpg&hash=561cb794298c2d66058fbdacd77d1f2308d406e7)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dubkorps.com%2Fassets%2Fshots%2F1114.jpg&hash=6d18bb583a46214751c50bf5a2d369f88317d7f7)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Toby on June 18, 2012, 02:36:03 PM
Original all the way!!!! you know it is the best - if you must change it - Audi Atlas grey is pretty dope!!!  :)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on June 19, 2012, 07:02:27 PM
Great range of colors used overseas. Maimi blue and flat green look good. What color is your interior as that should be a consideration.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Toby on June 20, 2012, 12:35:31 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on June 18, 2012, 09:33:27 AM
Mars red is where its at ;)

Listen to the people Ross..... Mars red is one of the coolest colours a Mk1 GTI came in...... and you have a red interior!!!
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 20, 2012, 12:45:17 PM
You woul were to ever resell the car you would get more money for it is its original hue.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Toby on June 20, 2012, 01:01:59 PM
He is only allowed to sell it to me..... and I want it in original Mars Red!!! Hehehehe  ;D
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on June 20, 2012, 08:41:59 PM
We're not choosing a colour for my mk1, just wondering whats everybody's favourite....and yes Toby you have first refusal on the mk1....but paint might put you off  :P :P
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on June 20, 2012, 08:58:59 PM
anyone happen to know the original yellow colour/code of mk1s,


like this one
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on June 20, 2012, 09:05:20 PM
No sure but have been reading through this for the last few days. Good info.

http://www.mk1vw.info/paint1.php
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: M on June 20, 2012, 09:38:42 PM
Stop f*cking about.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2092%2F2774489515_c12a43686c.jpg&hash=aecbc0172e4ca9347f5e8ca31f75f9d48f776e03)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vdubnews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F04%2FMk1-10.jpg&hash=b36250bb8df608dd57b4c05ef8ab165fb83fd945)

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on June 20, 2012, 11:40:00 PM
Quote from: dave on June 20, 2012, 08:58:59 PM
anyone happen to know the original yellow colour/code of mk1s,


like this one
Looks like Sunrise Yellow
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: BB on June 23, 2012, 09:57:58 AM
Black
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on May 25, 2013, 03:10:23 PM
Did a color choice happen in the end?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Toby on May 26, 2013, 09:47:46 AM
....we are talking to scottishross.... so nothing will happen for a good few years!!!! hahahahahaha
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Angle on May 26, 2013, 10:37:56 AM
Lofaten Green
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on June 06, 2013, 09:10:34 PM
Yes and

Brown Timor (L97F)
Blue Oceanic Metallic (LK6N
Florida/Miami Blue (LA5A)
Chrome yellow (L20A)

Early/ mid 70s for the win. More http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2472160-BEST-FAVORITE-Mk1-COlor-Pic-Post

Vw should bring the best back on the mk7
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: 00quattro00 on June 06, 2013, 09:26:56 PM
I just bought 5l of miami blue  8)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 23, 2014, 12:23:09 PM
So with a few Mk1 paint jobs happening, what colors did everyone go with in the end...?

Scottishross?

00quattro00 (maimi blue...?)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS on April 23, 2014, 12:46:02 PM

OEM Red for me.

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 23, 2014, 01:39:18 PM
Quote from: RS on April 23, 2014, 12:46:02 PM
OEM Red for me.

+1 (Mars Red)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 23, 2014, 02:16:35 PM
No bias there Nik
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 23, 2014, 03:36:15 PM
Mine is going Schwartz black.

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Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 23, 2014, 04:04:41 PM
Quote from: spooln on April 23, 2014, 02:16:35 PM
No bias there Nik

Not at all ;)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: schattenblau on April 23, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
No love for silver ?

:laugh:

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Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 23, 2014, 05:02:55 PM
Cool Sifty, a third repaint underway

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1127465-MK1-pic-post-coolest-thread-ever/page569
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: .:Ross on April 23, 2014, 10:51:49 PM
Ended up buying original Mars Red....so series one Mars Red....seems way more orange in the tin, haha, may end up going slightly darker, who knows.....need to clean garage out and get started....and for those who have seen my garage they'll know that's gonna be quite a challenge, haha.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 24, 2014, 08:06:26 AM
Quite a few of my favourite GTIs seem to be red.  8)

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 24, 2014, 10:23:42 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on April 23, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
No love for silver ?

:laugh:

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Dads one is Diamond Sliver. Mars Red and White are my pics.
My Brothers 2 Mk1 GTI's would have to be 2 of the rarest factory Mk1 GTI colours around.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: schattenblau on April 24, 2014, 11:23:22 AM
What colour are your bro's GTIs ?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 24, 2014, 01:27:33 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on April 24, 2014, 11:23:22 AM
What colour are your bro's GTIs ?

Gold and Blue.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 24, 2014, 01:36:17 PM
Old photos of his cars:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRalf91.jpg&hash=31301b4bc24f6dfeb1383090c54b5bfc75a45ff4)

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Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 24, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
So that's a Platinum Diamond Metallic and.... is the other Lhasa Green Metallic? 
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 24, 2014, 04:20:36 PM
Quote from: sifty on April 24, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
So that's a Platinum Diamond Metallic and.... is the other Lhasa Green Metallic?

Na, its not Lhasa. Matt will know.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 24, 2014, 04:23:43 PM
Quote from: sifty on April 24, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
So that's a Platinum Diamond Metallic and.... is the other Lhasa Green Metallic?

The paint code is L97B. I think it was first a Porsche colour called Anacona Blue Metallic?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: wgtngti on April 24, 2014, 04:46:35 PM
QuoteEnded up buying original Mars Red....so series one Mars Red....seems way more orange in the tin

I remember hearing there were two shades being called Mars Red. One was more orange in colour, which is what I think my old Mk1 was. Could be wrong, it was years ago.

Have to vote silver for best colour  :)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 25, 2014, 07:40:55 AM
This is nice, from the 79 color chart. Inari Silver metallic was offered as a GTI color in Germany

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Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 25, 2014, 08:23:04 AM
Quote from: spooln on April 25, 2014, 07:40:55 AM
This is nice, from the 79 color chart. Inari Silver metallic was offered as a GTI color in Germany

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgermancarsforsaleblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F06%2F1979-German-VW-GTI-Front.jpg&hash=6fd35c19c1181a18c05bde8670a980bdbb3d1f54)

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I know of 2 that colour that came in NZ new, both owned by forum members. Noel's 1.8T and Paul C's race car, though both have been re painted.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 25, 2014, 08:28:26 AM
The 5 door diesel I rescued is that colour.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 25, 2014, 09:29:08 AM
Sifty, still have the 4 door?

Edit, saw the new thread
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 25, 2014, 09:37:14 AM
Quote from: spooln on April 25, 2014, 09:29:08 AM
Sifty, still have the 4 door?

Edit, saw the new thread

Negative, I sold it to "Dave" and now "Wolf" has it and is restoring it.
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,33701.0.html

We only have enough garage space for 2 Mk1s.  ;D
Title: Re: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RevHappy on April 25, 2014, 11:17:23 AM
Quote from: sifty on April 25, 2014, 09:37:14 AM
Negative, I sold it to "Dave" and now "Wolf" has it and is restoring it.
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,33701.0.html

We only have enough garage space for 2 Mk1s.  ;D

Is this the one that is at gt refinishers?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 25, 2014, 01:08:47 PM
Could be, but I think that might be the other Dave's one.  He said it was going to the panel shop.
Title: Re: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RevHappy on April 25, 2014, 06:37:18 PM
Quote from: sifty on April 25, 2014, 01:08:47 PM
Could be, but I think that might be the other Dave's one.  He said it was going to the panel shop.

Cool if ya look on their facebook they have made a custom firewall but all photos are black and white to keep colour secret. All I know is its darker and shiney
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 25, 2014, 06:45:38 PM
Oh, that's Rylan's one, "Virus" on Vask.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: virus-zn on April 27, 2014, 10:50:05 AM
hahaha yup chaps... thats mine at GT

all painted up and ready to come home for a heart transplant..

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on April 27, 2014, 11:01:37 AM
Quote from: virus-zn on April 27, 2014, 10:50:05 AM
hahaha yup chaps... thats mine at GT

all painted up and ready to come home for a heart transplant..

Awesome. I'm super keen to see where you're going with this.  8)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 27, 2014, 11:57:21 AM
Quote from: virus-zn on April 27, 2014, 10:50:05 AM
hahaha yup chaps... thats mine at GT

all painted up and ready to come home for a heart transplant..

And the color is.....?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Toby on April 29, 2014, 12:36:24 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 24, 2014, 01:36:17 PM
Old photos of his cars:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FRalf91.jpg&hash=31301b4bc24f6dfeb1383090c54b5bfc75a45ff4)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FBart071.jpg&hash=cc758b50d72556277010f799a7c6acc371b7d5f6)

Do you have any info about the blue Mk1 GTI?? I think I might own it?? - cheers
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 29, 2014, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: Toby on April 29, 2014, 12:36:24 PM
Do you have any info about the blue Mk1 GTI?? I think I might own it?? - cheers

Plenty, its still owned by my Brother :)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Toby on April 29, 2014, 02:32:31 PM
Hahaha..... so there are two Blue Mk1 GTIs in New Zealand eh?? and I thought I was special!!! :) :)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 29, 2014, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: Toby on April 29, 2014, 02:32:31 PM
Hahaha..... so there are two Blue Mk1 GTIs in New Zealand eh?? and I thought I was special!!! :) :)

Matts had his one longer than yours.
So I know of the NZ new cars I know of:

x2 Gold
x2 Blue
x2 Light green (both repainted over colours though)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 29, 2014, 04:42:11 PM
Pretty sure Anacona blue was the color that the other Scirocco that arrived from Darfield (I have its original interior).
Title: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: nordschleife on April 29, 2014, 07:44:19 PM
Yep, those two MK1s are mine.  Have owned the gold one since 99 and the blue one since 01.  They are lucky if they see the light of day more than 2-3 times a year!
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: rambo_005 on April 30, 2014, 12:05:28 AM
Is the blue one the track car Matt?
Title: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: nordschleife on April 30, 2014, 08:09:17 AM
Correct.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Poonmobile on April 30, 2014, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: sifty on April 24, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
So that's a Platinum Diamond Metallic and.... is the other Lhasa Green Metallic?

Lhasa Green is/was the same colour as Virus's GTI as well as my mk2 Sifty
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on May 10, 2014, 07:02:04 PM
Lago blue

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-UmSBEsz8IdQ%2FTkBq4acNG1I%2FAAAAAAAAAIs%2FN6gja7AbviM%2Fs1600%2Fcolor_lagoblue_LE5B.jpg&hash=9bd13eda655563d8c83b6f2d83a370c9f57d99f0)

Manila green
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Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: gti vr6 on May 11, 2014, 09:16:12 AM
Both of those are nice Spooln, especially like the Manila green.
Currently searching for a suitable colour for the car formerly known as the Red Rabbit  >:D

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Poonmobile on May 11, 2014, 10:18:00 AM
my vote is the Blue Karl! 8)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on May 12, 2014, 11:50:05 AM
I really like both. So many colors....
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on May 13, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - Maimi Blue
Sifty- Swartz Black
Virus nz.....tba (get that build thread up)
Redrabbit.....tba (green looking favoured)

Can't wait guys!


Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: bugn8r on May 13, 2014, 09:27:46 PM
A bit late but hands down Miami Blue!
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on August 19, 2014, 09:52:37 PM
Quote from: spooln on May 13, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - Maimi Blue
Sifty- Swartz Black
Virus nz.....tba (get that build thread up)
Redrabbit.....tba (back to red being favoured)

Can't wait guys!

Any updates lads?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: gti vr6 on August 26, 2014, 07:12:10 AM
Quote from: spooln on August 19, 2014, 09:52:37 PM
Any updates lads?

Not yet. Looking forward to starting this project but want to clear out the 2e Mk2 first before we embark on another car project. Need someone with some jedi wiring skills to make the TPS work with the older Mk2 loom.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on August 27, 2014, 04:13:38 PM
Quote from: spooln on August 19, 2014, 09:52:37 PM
Any updates lads?

Just chatting with some panel beaters now about fixing up a few things...
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on November 01, 2014, 11:21:33 AM
Quote from: spooln on May 13, 2014, 07:15:45 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - Maimi Blue
Sifty- Swartz Black
Virus nz.....tba (get that build thread up)
Redrabbit.....tba (green looking favoured)

Can't wait guys!

Virus, tip line says yours is well progressed. PHOTOS please!
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 21, 2015, 03:54:37 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - Maimi Blue - no update
Sifty- Swartz Black - in progress
Virus nz.....painted, and in assembly
Redrabbit.....tba
Scottish Ross ...original red
Dave's caddy - body work

Anyone know the status of the mk1 jetta in a Northland?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on February 21, 2015, 06:01:39 PM
Yup, just scheduling that now. Almost ready for primer and blocking and I've found a spray booth - but I need to use it ASAP as it's getting demolished. So that's good, gives me some pressure to move things forward.  8)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 21, 2015, 10:15:22 PM
Caddys in storage
Won't be getting touched for a few years yet.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: virus-zn on February 22, 2015, 01:54:40 AM
Quote from: spooln on February 21, 2015, 03:54:37 PM
So repaints underway


Virus nz.....painted, and in assembly

fitted up the brakes today and finally dropped it on it wheels after a good year... lol
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: M M on February 22, 2015, 07:10:31 AM
Pretty sure 00quattro00 scrapped his one.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 22, 2015, 07:43:53 PM
Quote from: spooln on February 21, 2015, 03:54:37 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - Maimi Blue - no update
Sifty- Swartz Black - in progress
Virus nz.....painted, and in assembly
Redrabbit.....tba
Scottish Ross ...original red
Dave's caddy - body work

Anyone know the status of the mk1 jetta in a Northland?

00quattro00 is now Stance King I believe?


Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 22, 2015, 07:47:39 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - 'Mk1 diesel reported as scrapped
Sifty- Swartz Black - in progress
Virus nz.....painted, and in assembly
Redrabbit.....tba
Scottish Ross ...original red
Dave's caddy - on hold

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on February 27, 2015, 05:19:58 PM
good progress today...  8)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 15, 2015, 07:35:39 AM
I think this is maimi blue, which is darker than Lago blue. Something about low mk1s...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5063%2F5658882946_a99ea755ee_b.jpg&hash=3a5a18e34f299337afbc2fc2c766ba2024a07043)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on September 19, 2015, 05:53:36 PM
Had the painter around today to look at the Jetta.  Originally wanted to go Porsche macadamia brown, but I think it will look a bit odd with the jettas blue interior. What are some nice colours that will go with dark blue interior? Preferably darker colours?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: 00quattro00 on September 19, 2015, 05:58:09 PM
My merc has blue interior. Will be painting it a dark grey metallic
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on September 20, 2015, 08:53:57 AM
Quote from: dave on September 19, 2015, 05:53:36 PM
Had the painter around today to look at the Jetta.  Originally wanted to go Porsche macadamia brown, but I think it will look a bit odd with the jettas blue interior. What are some nice colours that will go with dark blue interior? Preferably darker colours?

Porsche brown would look awesome, but you're right it probably won't work with the blue interior.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmain.superiorimports.se%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fstance-nation-martin%2F_mg_7564.jpg&hash=9b2ac0925ee02300e8bbde39eb33714cc96c5661)

What was the factory colour?
Personally, I'd love a white one.

Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on September 20, 2015, 09:17:24 AM
Yea I had thought about painting interior. But they always end up looking like ass in a few years.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on September 20, 2015, 09:19:42 AM
It was originally silver. Which for me is to bland. I'd love to do it a dark brown if I could find some matching interior? Or even a dark blue to match the blue. But I can't find any I like
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on September 20, 2015, 09:41:12 AM
So if you want to keep blue interior, and you don't want anything too freakish and you want a dark colour, I guess you have - Blue, Black and Grey to choose from.

Have you got a photo of the interior? 

Actually if you like Porsche brown, then how about some of the Porsche dark purples? I've seen a few purple and burgundy Porkers with blue interiors.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on September 20, 2015, 09:42:48 AM
Like this colour, it's sort of purplish/reddish brown:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstancewords.stanceworks.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F07%2FIMG_6378.jpg&hash=892833370ea2bc8e960c34e2107fe21528904f68)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on September 20, 2015, 09:05:55 PM
Options Dave, white, silver or Blue Oceanic Metallic perhaps...? Or you could get your dash and door cards re skinned to match brown?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on September 20, 2015, 09:28:51 PM
Yea not a fan of
Light colours. I do like that Porsche colour but I already have 3 purple cars so may be a bit strange if I had another. Any nice dark greens? Maybe
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 01, 2016, 09:11:13 PM
More Lago blue. Could be a good option for the Jetta, and keep the blue interior?

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.thesamba.com%2Fvw%2Fclassifieds%2Fpix%2F6686703.jpg&hash=e639d1595d279be88742e2c7b6e3839e775b5ae5)

Vs maimi blue

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.thesamba.com%2Fvw%2Fclassifieds%2Fpix%2F6703664.jpg&hash=117a21a29017d64cbd921b073f51aba309c3e437)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: schattenblau on April 07, 2016, 11:02:53 AM
both blues look nice.

love the steelies on the miami blue car.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: M M on April 07, 2016, 12:09:34 PM
I still reckon viper green metallic wins hands down.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_L-BTYHM8vNY%2FTIUMEobJHnI%2FAAAAAAAABJI%2FYTdFgG_bMiM%2Fs1600%2FAndre.jpg&hash=8eabcefb1412d62c49614941581d82e1315a9b0b)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on April 07, 2016, 01:15:04 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2Ffgm3jse4.s5e.jpg&hash=c216ef76602ea9b0e50bd33446b91e5f5124e807)


I've been liking mk6 toffee brown lately
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on April 07, 2016, 08:12:26 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2F24czaw5m.35i.jpg&hash=974bb7eb1f11aec494c45bd1228d318d775dbe35)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on April 07, 2016, 08:13:34 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2F3tf0h0l0.e15.jpg&hash=ba80d2f0ea181407faf26325893e628b8ceb8ed5)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on April 07, 2016, 08:16:44 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiforce.co.nz%2Fi%2Fcfvphp3r.ten.jpg&hash=47c2a834be2105f62da6ba0e1ebf66255e547593)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on April 07, 2016, 09:14:49 PM
Last 2 are cool.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: brian on April 07, 2016, 09:33:50 PM
Brown is more suited to a AMC Gremlin..............I think I will beat a retreat
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: schattenblau on April 08, 2016, 08:51:05 AM
i concur

:laugh:
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on July 23, 2016, 10:06:19 AM
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5682005235.html

is this a original vw color? if so whats the paint code.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: vdubdave on July 23, 2016, 07:23:41 PM
Either a bronze L95D
Or Panama brown L12A
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on July 23, 2016, 08:09:45 PM
Yeap it's the bronze. Sweet colour
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on August 09, 2016, 02:01:30 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vwvortex.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2F2014-Worthersee-Day-5-Si-Gray-Audi-381.jpg&hash=fda2e1e7651b1afe5279f2eb4d09aa13edbbb258)

A bit bias I guess
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 10, 2016, 01:03:57 PM
Quote from: spooln on August 09, 2016, 02:01:30 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vwvortex.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2F2014-Worthersee-Day-5-Si-Gray-Audi-381.jpg&hash=fda2e1e7651b1afe5279f2eb4d09aa13edbbb258)

A bit bias I guess

Looks smart Neil.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on September 19, 2016, 08:47:35 PM
Just for craps & giggles, I'm doing mine again...  ::)

Quote from: spooln on February 22, 2015, 07:47:39 PM
So repaints underway

00quattro00 - 'Mk1 diesel reported as scrapped
Sifty- Swartz Black - in progress
Virus nz.....painted, and in assembly
Redrabbit.....tba
Scottish Ross ...original red
Dave's caddy - on hold
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on September 28, 2016, 07:07:53 PM
Ready for Jambo?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on September 30, 2016, 07:29:24 PM
Nope, not even close. I'll try and sneak down in the wifey's car though.

Current status:
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1194.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa367%2Fsifty1%2F2016-09-30%252019.16.28.jpg&hash=03c279afd90db905170a8bda5524be074076b97a) (http://s1194.photobucket.com/user/sifty1/media/2016-09-30%2019.16.28.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 02, 2017, 03:48:03 PM
Bump Jetta's booked in for paint what's a good Mk1 brown to paint it?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 02, 2017, 07:24:15 PM
The last two on the last page were cool. What color is the interior now?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 02, 2017, 07:49:25 PM
Dark brown but changing to a lighter shade off brown
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 02, 2017, 07:50:18 PM
http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/12/pursuing-perfection-volkswagen-golf/
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 02, 2017, 07:59:48 PM
yea thats a custom shade isnt it? i want a mk1 colour
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: brian on February 02, 2017, 08:26:15 PM
Quote from: dave on February 02, 2017, 07:49:25 PM
Dark brown but changing to a lighter shade off brown

Brown is for shoes, not cars
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 02, 2017, 08:37:13 PM
👍
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: sifty on February 03, 2017, 10:50:27 AM
How about Dakota Beige or Agate Brown?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 03, 2017, 06:37:32 PM
I think agate brown maybe the go
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: McDoof on February 03, 2017, 08:56:08 PM
Not sure what this is called but I like this colour.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8067/8205288099_93e3395cfa_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 03, 2017, 10:42:37 PM
Same color as maddie.   Diamond Copper Brown Metallic (LP8Y).
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 04, 2017, 09:10:51 AM
Quote from: sifty on February 03, 2017, 10:50:27 AM
How about Dakota Beige or Agate Brown?

Both of these are nice. Looking forward to seeing it painted.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: McDoof on February 04, 2017, 09:52:57 AM
Quote from: spooln on February 03, 2017, 10:42:37 PM
Same color as maddie.   Diamond Copper Brown Metallic (LP8Y).
I thought so. It's timeless in a way.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 23, 2017, 04:43:01 PM
Where do you chaps get your paint from using old Mk1 paint codes? The paint shops up here system doesn't go back far enough to use early Vw paint codes.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 23, 2017, 05:38:43 PM
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=bodywork-fittings-and_2%2Fpaint-codes
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on February 23, 2017, 05:50:31 PM
Yea but te Volkswagen paint code means nothing to them as there system doesn't have Vw colours that old. Where did you get the paint for your Rocco from?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on February 23, 2017, 05:55:23 PM
Painter out west mixed it. Gave him the  coe, and looked it up. Hes gone now though.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on June 01, 2017, 06:39:19 PM
Bought 4L's of panama brown today.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on June 01, 2017, 07:45:30 PM
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTZ6iLWmD6tOhKRtraCOvtsVHXh99e0Nlzq4U0XV9vVXnOVlHPMhtQO8aNJxw)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: Pristle on June 03, 2017, 01:34:14 AM
LA5Y or LB5Y

Always thought they were the classiest looks. Other than that red or white.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on July 22, 2017, 09:59:13 AM
Any paint report Dave...?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on July 22, 2017, 10:20:09 AM
Nope painter can't squeeze it in till August.
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on July 22, 2017, 01:47:18 PM
Not far away then. Look forward to pics 😁
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on September 24, 2018, 09:25:09 PM
Rallye/cliff green 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/M0AFaCu.jpg)
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: bugn8r on September 25, 2018, 08:07:01 AM
That is stunning
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: spooln on September 25, 2018, 01:56:06 PM
Another one. Where do you keep finding them?
Title: Re: Best colour for a mk1
Post by: dave on September 25, 2018, 04:28:31 PM
I've had this car for a while. Trademe