Poll: Color choice??? Laguna Seca Blue???

[chadwest02]

Thought I see what what you guys think...It's time to paint the 74 2002tii. Currently it is a non stock charcoal grey(below) that looks like a bmw color...maybe something from the 80's. Any how the color was going to remain the same to avoid the whole headache of a color change. But if it's ever going to change now is the time. Chamonix, Inca, or Laguna Seca Blue. anybody have pics of 02's in these colors, or another color that you might suggest? I know laguna seca blue isn't original...but it's just so sexy. Thanks for your input.

[Harv]

What was original?

John

[chadwest02]

original, polaris I believe.

[chadwest02]

Anybody know what the dark grey color is? is it a BMW color. I've seen pics of other 02's in a similar color.

[CutteRug]

The dark metallic silver was called "Anthracite" if that's any help. It's a pretty nice color up close. Nicer than some "dark silvers"...

For what it's worth, I really like "Riviera" and "Atlantik"... They're not as flashy as Laguna Seca, but really nice deep non-metallic blues...

Cheers,

Adam

[oz_tom]

Id keep it the original colour, Polaris. Its a nice colour an any 02.

Tom

[76duece]

That car looks like Anthrazitgrau, paint code 055. I my perfect world, all 02's would be that color(and rust free too!). That was my first 02's color, may it rest in peace.

Larry

[c.d.iesel]

BMW Jet Black # 668

think about the hidden areas ? if you must change color

or BMW Anthrazitegrau Met #055 because it's

an 02 color close to your present color

[chadwest02]

The BMW Anthrazitegrau looks good, really close to my color, maybe it is? I didn't realize it was an 02 color, what years? No harm in keeping it if it saves me all the headache. it is a lovely color.

[76duece]

75-76, but don't quote me on that.

Larry

[KB73]

I think modern colors on classic cars look undignified.

Sorta like Grandma sporting a belly shirt and low-rise jeans.

I'm a purist though, and everyone is entitled to an opinion.

Kristian

[Pancake]

Actually, the 80's gray is Delphin. I've spent time around a bunch of E28s and E30s in the color, and it's beautiful if it's well maintained. Once the clear starts to go it just looks dull.

Go for Laguna Seca blue. I really want to see a Leguna Seca blue 02 with either 3.0 CSL style M stripes or Turbo markings, and I'm probably never going to get around to doing it myself.

[mtriple]

I vote to go back to original Polaris which is still awesome.

Hamada

[vic74]

Polaris looks great on 2002s I would go back to that color.

Changing the color of a vehicle the right way requires a lot if work. You have to take things to a shell level to get it right or you could go back to Polaris and save time and money. Bottom line: it's up to you and your budget to what level you want to take your vehicle. m2c

[Bobby_Digital]

The PO of my car painted it close to Laguna Blue. I call it roundel blue. I get many compliments but I personally don't like it. I'll attach a photo of it along with a silver color I wish I could afford!

Here is a link to a good chart many of you have probably seen that lists all of the original colors: http://www.02restoration.com/bmw-tech-tips/bmw-2002-paint-colors.html