Paint colors

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:02 pm

I think I a going to paint my project Ruby Red. Does anyone have any pros or cons with this color paint? I will eventually get the paint from the German company.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:32 am

My 66 is Ruby Red. The PO re-sprayed the car a different brighter red but the interior, trunk and inside engine compartment are still the original ruby red color. As I recall the original paint back in the 60s was very susceptible to oxidation. I saw many red bugs that just looked nasty because of the severe oxidation. I'm sure modern paint will hold up MUCH better. I don't mind the brighter color red I have right now on my bug. People find it very pleasing...but it's not original. There may come a day when I get it back to original. Please share pictures and the name of paint manufacturer as you move along in your project.

From the pictures I've attached the interior and exterior paint look the same but their not quite a match. See what I mean about the brighter red?

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:07 pm

Thanks for that post! I was considering the lighter blue too, but your pictures are making my decision easier. That car is absolutely beautiful. You did a wonderful job. I think that I will go with that color. My interior is a grey and black, but that can be changed if it is not a good match for the red. Where did you get your paint?
Thanks, Mike

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:52 pm

Ruby and black is a very good look too. You really can't go wrong with Ruby Red IMO

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:09 pm

The fading wasn't because of the paint, it's because the color red is the most susceptible color to fading.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:48 pm

I AGREE I think that gray and black interior is a beautiful compliment to a red bug. I'm trying to find out what red my car is painted. I did not spec the paint, it was specd by the previous owner.

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:02 pm

rokemester wrote:My 66 is Ruby Red. The PO re-sprayed the car a different brighter red but the interior, trunk and inside engine compartment are still the original ruby red color. As I recall the original paint back in the 60s was very susceptible to oxidation. I saw many red bugs that just looked nasty because of the severe oxidation. I'm sure modern paint will hold up MUCH better. I don't mind the brighter color red I have right now on my bug. People find it very pleasing...but it's not original. There may come a day when I get it back to original. Please share pictures and the name of paint manufacturer as you move along in your project.

From the pictures I've attached the interior and exterior paint look the same but their not quite a match. See what I mean about the brighter red?

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:26 pm

rokemester wrote:I AGREE I think that gray and black interior is a beautiful compliment to a red bug. I'm trying to find out what red my car is painted. I did not spec the paint, it was specd by the previous owner.

Would you mind posting a few more pics of your '66? I would like to see the interior, front, back and sides, and the rims. Thanks, Mike

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:35 pm

Here are a few more shots. I hope these help.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:38 pm

...and a few more.

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:56 pm

Thank you kindly. Those pics will serve as a guide for my restoration. Also, if you have any, would you please post some of the interior?
Thanks, Mike

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:58 pm

Here are some more interiors.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:01 pm

...and a few more shots.

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:20 pm

Very beautiful. Sweet ride. Thanks again for the help.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:43 pm

Thanks! This morning I had it up on four jack stands working underneath spraying the underbody with with an anti-corrosion spray. I plan on driving it from time to time during the winter months, but we use salt on the roads here in Northeastern Ohio.

Keep in mind that the interior color is the stock Ruby Red.