Techno Violet on a 2002?

[cheechthechi]

I was just going through several different paint colors that I could paint the 2002 in amoung which are Saphir Blau Metallic and Techno Violet. Has anyone ever done either on a 2002?

[oz_tom]

Id probably stick to the Blau...

Techno Vilot IMHO would not go well with a classic car. Maybe a hotrod or something of that nature but an 02, No.

Do you have an example of the Blau? Sounds nice...

Tom

[cheechthechi]

Barry's e21 on bimmerforums is a good example of Saphir Blau Metallic:

[oz_tom]

I like it!

[www.bmw2002.co.uk]

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[KFunk]

I had to do some searching to see techno violet:

Very nice, and not too flashy. I'd strip off as much chrome as possible, and black stuff out... and it may look very nice...

[uxoman]

I like the look of the earlier color that was on only on the '95 M3's. Its called Daytona Violet. I think it is a little lighter in color than the Techno. The first time I saw an E36 M3 in Daytona Violet with the oyster color interior, I had an uncontrollable urge to drool. As for on an ’02, I’m not sure. Maybe too modern for me, but hey it’s your car. Do what you want.

[Whale]

My opinion is that the darker tinted colours are better suited for cars with more "rounded" lines such as the E-46 example you showed. The curves allow different shades of the color to come out or to reflect.

A 2002 is much squarer or "boxier" so you will have big panels of darkness. I think it's smarter to lean towards a lighter colour. The lighter shade will also make the car seem bigger than it is.

I know many people will pipe in that they love dark 02's, but the majority of the people seem to favor the wild, bright colours such as golf, colorado, or tiaga.

Just my opinion though. In the end, it is your car and no one else has to approve of your choice.

Or hey, you could do the John Lennon thing and paint much the same way he did with his Rolls!!!

[MattE21]

Barry's e21 on bimmerforums is a good example of Saphir Blau Metallic:

hey look! that's my Henna E21 next to barry's ! lol

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I bet that purple would look pretty damn good on a 2002

[DonP]

I was just going through several different paint colors that I could paint the 2002 in amoung which are Saphir Blau Metallic and Techno Violet. Has anyone ever done either on a 2002?

I have never seen an '02 in Saphirblau Metallic, but I bet it would look pretty good. Here are a couple shots on my son's e30 in that color.

[DonP]

I was just going through several different paint colors that I could paint the 2002 in amoung which are Saphir Blau Metallic and Techno Violet. Has anyone ever done either on a 2002?

I have never seen an '02 in Saphirblau Metallic, but I bet it would look pretty good. Here are a couple shots on my son's e30 in that color.

[Delia]

I think it would look great in either color, especially if the car is heavily modified.

Consider this: the darker the color, the better the bodywork must be to show the flatness and alignment of the panels. The surface preparation on a black car needs to be nearly perfect to look its best in the end, while a white, tan or silver car can hide "a multitude of sins."

Proper color changes often involve complete disassembly and careful prep to keep original colors from popping through.

Me...I still want an E30 in Inka Orange.

Delia

[cheechthechi]

Thanks for all the input guys.

I should have also mentioned that I'm going to be doing turbo flares, and front air dam. My plan is to paint the car in either T.V. or S.B.M and use charcol superlites. Judging form the last post I think i may be heading more to Saphi Blau as I plan on doing the bodywork myself. Also, I think that the light color will accent the darker superlites well.

[HarryPR]

Me...I still want an E30 in Inka Orange.

Delia

Don't know what the color is called, but there is an inkaish orange early E30 318i close to where I live. I am always on the lookout fror a For Sale sign on it, since the car is in great condition and looks great in orange.

I have seen the color only on '84-'85 318i's (as a matter of fact, once I was hit while driving a Mazda GLC we had by a drunk driver that had one). Was it available on 6 cyl cars?