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[Edited on 10/5/07 by pathfinder]
So I've decided to go with red on my Stylus with a big thick white stripe up the bonnet and around the front grill.
Can anybody recommend any good reds? I want a nice rich strong red - nothing too orange if you know what I mean....
Ducati red like mine!
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[Edited on 10/5/07 by pathfinder]
a trip to halfords to look at the spray canss is what you need - will give you an idea.
VW Tornado Red, as used on Mk2 Golfs after'85 IIRC. Good solid red with no hint of orange (unlike the earlier Mars red which is to be avoided)
Honda do a nice one, as used on the last generation civic.
Also I think I saw a great red on a Daewoo Matiz of all things!! 
Both a real deep red without the orangeness of say, ducati red 
how about Porsche Guards red?
Cheers
Alex
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Ducati red is defintiely too orange for me....
Somebody else recommended VW Tornado red - will take a look, along with the others 
Whatever red you choose, make sure it is protected with a good quality laquer - red is b1tch for fading.
i'm doin mine in red with silver stripe. i'm looking for a darkish red, like you with no orange, but tending more to brown than purple if u catch my drift... i had a pic somewhere...
The brightest red I have seen is Amulet red as seen on 2004> Audi's, two coat finish but will not fade
Elise Calypso Red
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here are my favourites. the tone i'm after is like a tobacco red, or similar. these are the closest i could find. okay they're all
cateringvans, so what? 
first one is a colour i got in photoshop which tries to resemble what i'm after.
testing for colours RED
this is what i will probably do, beautiful!
nice colour
but i still love the old brg!
okay they're all cateringvans, so what?
first ones a westy
The Caterham is a little too dark for me - the Elise possibly a little orange.
This Audi Misano red is nice though....
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My mojo is sprayed in BMW Hella red. I think it's a great colour...
Yup - looks a nice red too.....
Mazda MX5 SU red is quite dark.
Audi - Missano Red get's my vote, been looking at that for a while.
I think the Football Association has a job lot of red paint going cheap... lol
I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole thou.
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Originally posted by Mark Allanson
The brightest red I have seen is Amulet red as seen on 2004> Audi's, two coat finish but will not fade
That red on nre's Mojo is a nice colour. The shaped front wings are a nice touch as well.
Steve
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Originally posted by RazMan
Whatever red you choose, make sure it is protected with a good quality laquer - red is b1tch for fading.
Fords Tango Red (metallic) is a nice red
Viewable at your local ford dealer
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I was going to post the same question, I want my car to be a deep blood red and silver, just like this car.
I'd agree that if you want a solid bright red the BMW Henna Red, as seen on the 80's M3's would be a good choice.
Cheers
Fred W B
red/silver
[Edited on 11/5/07 by Fred W B]
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Originally posted by gottabedone
That red on nre's Mojo is a nice colour. The shaped front wings are a nice touch as well.
Steve
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Originally posted by flak monkey
Fords Tango Red (metallic) is a nice red
Viewable at your local ford dealer
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big thick white stripe up the bonnet and around the front grill.
I thought like this, I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole but I've blown a few little repairs in now and they don't look bad if you use the original paint. I still prefer a solid colour though.