Abandon the Granatrot???

[Jinho]

My dad and I have been pouring our hears into two '02 projects over the past some months (71 Nevada and a 75). Tuesday, the '75 that we are hoping to flip at some point will begin her painting process. At this moment we are very conflicted in changing to Atlantik or keeping the Granatrot (which is her stock color). Obviously one will cost more than the other. Personally neither of us care for the Granatrot red but I was hoping I could read the foROOM (sorry) and see what others' thoughts are. Here are some photos.

Take care,

 

Jin

 

[Mike G]

If you’re flipping it inca is the obvious choice. 

[M3M3]

If your are flipping it, keep it the same color.  I suspect you are not doing a top notch paint job, so if you change the color it will be obvious. 

[tech71]

Whaaaat? Atlantik? Really?  Do you have like a couple of gallons of it on hand and paid for or something?

Even if you aren't flipping it, keep it the original Granatrot!. Certainly cheaper and its an awesome color that goes well with tan or black interiors.

Edited April 26, 2020 by tech71

[02fanatic]

As much as I actually prefer Atlantik (great under-appreciated color!), I say keep it original.  Granatrot is actually quite nice when done properly....you'll probably like it better.  I didn't care for Chamonix much until I actually restored my '72tii and had a quality paint job done in Chamonix....my jaw dropped first time I saw it after the paint job.  Don't give up on Granatrot is my best advice.

Edited April 26, 2020 by 02fanatic

[Mike Self]

+3 on keeping the original color, especially since you plan to re-sell it.  To properly change the color you 'll need to do door jambs, the entire trunk interior as well as the engine compartment, heater plenum, space behind the grilles etc.  

 

A nice, fresh Garnet red metallic really glows--it's a very pretty color.  

 

mike

['76mintgrün'02]

+4 for Granarot.

 

I'd leave the plastic grilles black too... but I then tend to prefer cars that is what they was.

[steve oneill]

Keep the stock color!  Mike's post above is spot on. A buddy with a 3.0CSi had a sad Granatrot original paint. The respray transformed it. And made me a Granatrot lover. 

Steve

[bluehills2002]

No one could love the color looking at that car as it sits in the driveway, but you have to have some vision! I am in the keep it camp as well, but I am biased. My car shown below, plus an Alpina that sold for big $$$ at auction a few years ago.  My car  was repainted its original color decades ago, and it has held up well.

[rcf925]

If your flipping it keep original, If your keeping it paint it whatever color you like

[TobyB]

Agreed- color changes are for cars you want to keep.  

If I was keeping it, I too would shoot it Atlantik.  Personal choice.

 

OH- caveat- is Granite Rot a metallic?

Are you painting it yourself as a learning experience?

Then DO NOT try to spray a metallic as your first big job.

 

trust me

 

t

 

[Jinho]

2 minutes ago, TobyB said:

Agreed- color changes are for cars you want to keep.  

If I was keeping it, I too would shoot it Atlantik.  Personal choice.

 

OH- caveat- is Granite Rot a metallic?

Are you painting it yourself as a learning experience?

Then DO NOT try to spray a metallic as your first big job.

 

trust me

 

t

 

Yup after all the feedback we’ll be keeping it original, and no we’ll be having it painted at a shop. 

[John_in_VA]

1 hour ago, TobyB said:

OH- caveat- is Granite Rot a metallic?

 

Yes, it is.

[tech71]

[Flamingo 5]

Flip now, let the next owner decide