body and interior How taboo? Changing the color from Atlantik Blue to Florida Green

[dang]

I just want to know how you wet sanded that primer to look like Atlantik?  If you can do that, I think you do anything you want to the car!!  8-)

[danco_]

I just want to know how you wet sanded that primer to look like Atlantik?  If you can do that, I think you do anything you want to the car!!  8-)

I was able to completely remove the primer using a product called Graffiti Remover sold at Home Depot. The primer on the driver's side was from an aerosol can, so it came off easily. Paint was underneath so I made that work. I sanded through to primer in a few spots, but from 15', it's not noticeable.

 

And I hate wet sanding. It's not fun. 

[absorbantnut]

I vote you respray it Florida! After a new paint job, with fresh jambs and everything, the car will look amazing. Yes, it does suck to lose the patina & bullet hole, but I don't think you'll be disappointed with the outcome.

[kbmb02]

There's only room for one Florida car in the LBC...

[Fatherof3]

I think they look best in lighter colors

 

It's your car, now do what others say

[danco_]

There's only room for one Florida car in the LBC...

Only one?

 

I know of three florida cars in the LBC at this very moment.

 

And I'm in the OC, so the only person I have to compete with in theory, is The Collector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I still want a Florida car.

[esty]

 

 

It's your car, now do what others say

don't do what anyone else wants to do or would do with their cars...do it the way you want to do it

 

 

fwiw, you'll never....ever get a consensus here, at FAQ about any modifications to a car...everyone has their own opinions about how/what/when & where things should be done

 

don't ask, just tell

[kbmb02]

Only one?

 

I know of three florida cars in the LBC at this very moment.

 

It was a joke....

 

My BMW issued 2002 Calendar is turned permanently to the page with the Florida car. With shells of several different colors, I'm torn on which to do next. -KB

[jgerock]

Not sure where I read (or heard this) but a woman visited a car dealership asking for a certain color.  Dealer said they didn't have that particular color in stock then proceeded to tell the woman "it doesn't matter what the outside looks like since you will spend most of your time behind the wheel".    Guess that dealership didn't make a sale that day.

 

 

Ryan - do what you want to with it.  The early BMW colors are all great.  

[Gordon]

I would keep it Atlantik, 02's look great in dark blue. If you want a Florida 02, you'll have to spend a pretty penny to do a correct paint job. Here's a Florida 02 FS in southern CA but it ain't cheap.  http://www.coupeking.com/listings/69-florida/

 

G-Man

[dbmw2002]

Did I see mid 50s on the price of that Florida.

Did I see mid 50s on the price of that Florida.

[arminyack]

I love Florida....beautiful color. However comma changing the color of car is no light decision to be made....unless you've got the body on a rotisserie.

 

but I am biased. I think Atlantik is best color. I want an NK in Atlantik. Ever since I saw HBChris's car...I've been lusting after that color.

Edited April 13, 2015 by arminyack

[danco_]

[Conserv]

No comment. Interesting. But no comment!

Steve

[jgerock]

I see you got your wish Ryan...unless I haven't read down the threads enough to see your new 69 FLORIDA project blog.  C'mon show us more than that CL front shot..