Stripes

[Sheck44]

Ok guys, I need some input here. The 69' SS/RS is in the shop now undergoing the body work and will be painted next month in French Racing blue ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/2013-Jaguar-XKR-732452-1-sm_zps910ece81.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/2013-Jaguar-XKR-732452-1-sm_zps910ece81.jpg.html)

I am having a VERY hard time deciding on stripes. I want to go with something non-original as far as design, in either white, gloss black or satin black ... I've looked at a thousand pictures and still cannot decide. So was wondering what you guys thought ??

Oh, and the car has the 2" cowl hood

Thanks in advance
Steve

[DOOM]

Satin black!

[jy211]

what wheels and finish on them?

[Sheck44]

Satin black is high on the list (top pick right now)

Wheels are polished Rushforth Livewires ...

Keeping a bunch of the chrome bits on the outside ... rear bumper, mirrors, window moldings

Thanks
Steve

[76orangewagon]

What about a Gunmetal grey with a 1/16" accent pinstripe in (red, Orange, green...ect) to separate the colors ? That's my game plan on a Lexus Ultrasonic blue color.

[JB64CHEVELLE]

I would find someone to spray carbonfiber look stripes on it. To me black would look like a Ford Boss theme.:stirthepot:

[Sheck44]

Couple of ideas from Jason R ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/HeckCamaro5_zpsbde23719.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/HeckCamaro5_zpsbde23719.jpg.html)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/HeckOverhead2FinalOrange_zps39947c11.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/HeckOverhead2FinalOrange_zps39947c11.jpg.html)

OR ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/SINGLEWHITE_zpsa407a76c.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/SINGLEWHITE_zpsa407a76c.jpg.html)

[Sheck44]

What about a Gunmetal grey with a 1/16" accent pinstripe in (red, Orange, green...ect) to separate the colors ? That's my game plan on a Lexus Ultrasonic blue color.

Ya, thats where things get soooo confusing. I want to do something different but still not go too crazy. The blue is very intense, so i think I have to be very careful on choice of stripe(s)

Above a few ideas from Mr. J Rushforth ... Just wanted you guys to chime in with your thoughts

Thanks
Steve

[WSSix]

What about graphic stripes? I'm thinking checkered flag or stripes that fade into floating cubes. Tough decision for sure. I think you've chosen a good base color though.

One thing to consider possibly is using vinyl to try out some designs and options before committing to paint. Sure, you'd have to redo some of the paint to add the stripes in permanently but it might be an option for you.

Good luck!

[Sheck44]

One thing to consider possibly is using vinyl to try out some designs and options before committing to paint. Sure, you'd have to redo some of the paint to add the stripes in permanently but it might be an option for you.

Good luck![/QUOTE]

Thanks ...
Exactly what I've been thinking lately... Choosing the base color was easy, this is by FAR the hardest decision I have to make on the car. Choosing wheels was the 2nd hardest decision

[JB64CHEVELLE]

That first draft looks good.

[TheCoatingStore]

Saw a similar scheme at a show last fall and they used a white pearl with a satin clear and it was killer. Wish I could find the pic.

[ErikLS2]

I vote for a flat smokey graphite similar to Rushforth's Smoked Titanium or Gunmetal. It would go perfect with that blue (a nice choice itself) IMHO.

[clill]

First one looks great.

[Sheck44]

Saw a similar scheme at a show last fall and they used a white pearl with a satin clear and it was killer. Wish I could find the pic.

So do I ... it would certainly help to see a final product

Thanks !!

[charchri4]

I have been agonizing over stripe colors for over a month now so I feel your pain. For what it's worth I really like the black with the little gold one in your drawing. Like it enough to post rather than just troll!

[Spiffav8]

Satin black!

BOOM! There's your answer. Keep to the true classic's of the car, with a slight difference. If you get to radical, the car will look dated before to long. Just think of all those radical 70's paint jobs that everyone laughs at and says WTF?

[fishface]

I like the more subtle look. I saw a wrx rally blue with Nissan Silverstone stripes that was awesome. As others have said silvers or grays compliment those types of blues very well without slapping you in the face. (Like my white on lmb, lol)

[johnzSS]

I agree.. using vinyl to play with different color is not a bad idea. Looking forward to seeing what you end up doing with the color scheme!

[charchri4]

BOOM! There's your answer. Keep to the true classic's of the car, with a slight difference. If you get to radical, the car will look dated before to long. Just think of all those radical 70's paint jobs that everyone laughs at and says WTF?

I've had guys tell me to avoid trends too so the car won't become dated but I'm not too sure what that means. Most builds like this are continue to evolve and it is likely something about the appearance will change down the road no matter what happens now.

The basic problem with this is it's art and everyone loves something different. What is too radical to one is boring to another. The more I thought about mine the more I realized yes my color choice is very trendy but painting over stripes in a few years is not a big deal. So IMO if you like the black and gold now follow your gut and if you want something different as your tastes change in the future when then change it.

[TheCoatingStore]

Well said. Paint is not permanent. Go with your gut and when your gut changes some day just give it a fresh look.

You're not alone sheck. It is pretty common we have people come in our showroom with a color in mind then they see all the colors on our speed shape wall and you can tell it turns into agonizing experience for them. There is something about choosing the color for a restoration project that makes people pull their hair out.

[Sheck44]

Guys, so I'm leaning away from some of the crazier colours as I completely agree that these trends tend to change quickly ... so thinking about keeping it simple but still making a statement

New ideas ..
I love the classy simplicity of this

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/WAAAY%20OTT/JetStream_zps11111dca.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/WAAAY%20OTT/JetStream_zps11111dca.jpg.html)

And did some fooling around

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/WAAAY%20OTT/HeckOverheadBlack2_zps265e74c7.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/WAAAY%20OTT/HeckOverheadBlack2_zps265e74c7.jpg.html)

[charchri4]

I kind of had to laugh when you said keeping it simple. That would be the only thing simple about your car!

So let me ask you something. Do you think the first guy that ordered hugger orange and white stripes said to himself “I really like this color combo but I’m really worried about it being too trendy...” LOL! Hell no he just loved to look at it and went for it!

And that's the bottom line for all of us. The best color choice is the one that is so amazing that YOU can't take your eyes off it. There is nothing wrong at all with the classy scheme you have in these drawings unless your gut says go for the gold and you don’t. And believe me I know what it's like to equally love several options!

What matters now is your reaction when you pull the cover off. Wow that’s a good looking car is fine, but go for the one that your gut says will take your breath away and kick your heart beat up a notch. God only knows what tommorrows trends will be and who cares when you can have breath taking epic now!