Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Beau on April 13, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
Post by: Beau on April 13, 2013, 11:31:25 AM
What color would you put on an '88 Sport, if it was your car and needed paint?
These are the two I've decided on, and while it won't happen until probably a couple years from now, I was curious what people's thoughts were.
Here's a Grabber Blue 'Bird (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?33801-1988-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-Restoration").
And here's an '03 Cobra (http://"http://mustangattitude.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=search&line=136586681325&pic=/2003/2003_00037_04") in the mineral gray, as I couldn't find a Fox Bird with that paint.
Let me know what YOU would have, of those two paint colors ;)
These are the two I've decided on, and while it won't happen until probably a couple years from now, I was curious what people's thoughts were.
Here's a Grabber Blue 'Bird (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?33801-1988-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-Restoration").
And here's an '03 Cobra (http://"http://mustangattitude.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=search&line=136586681325&pic=/2003/2003_00037_04") in the mineral gray, as I couldn't find a Fox Bird with that paint.
Let me know what YOU would have, of those two paint colors ;)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 13, 2013, 11:35:28 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 13, 2013, 11:35:28 AM
Mineral gray.
Then again I've got a Grabber Blue Mustang in the garage next to the Thunderbird. The blue looks like more of a Mustang color to me. It does look good on that Thunderbird you linked to though. I think the gray would look better in the long run.
Then again I've got a Grabber Blue Mustang in the garage next to the Thunderbird. The blue looks like more of a Mustang color to me. It does look good on that Thunderbird you linked to though. I think the gray would look better in the long run.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Dirtybird247365 on April 13, 2013, 11:47:10 AM
Post by: Dirtybird247365 on April 13, 2013, 11:47:10 AM
Agreed
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: vinnietbird on April 13, 2013, 12:49:15 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on April 13, 2013, 12:49:15 PM
I'd say to go look through some paint chip books and find a color that fits a Thunderbird, but not a color that you will see on other Birds or cougars. There are many colors that will be fine on a Stang, but the Birds just can't do it.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Romeo2k on April 14, 2013, 03:11:39 AM
Post by: Romeo2k on April 14, 2013, 03:11:39 AM
2 tone. :hick:
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 14, 2013, 06:47:04 AM
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 14, 2013, 06:47:04 AM
:burnout::burnout:
Just me go with the GRAY. The BLUE is to bold (BRIGHT) for a big car.
Lighter Brighter colors normally fit better with small cars. Just saying!
We go through this all the time in the BODY SHOP WITH CUSTOMERS.
Just a suggestion the final decision is yours!
Paint chips is an option but once the car is painted it does not pan out all the time. You need to sample a bigger test pannel to better judge. JR does test pannels all the time
Also their are many variances in the same color mix!!! Some paints have as many as 12.
Just me go with the GRAY. The BLUE is to bold (BRIGHT) for a big car.
Lighter Brighter colors normally fit better with small cars. Just saying!
We go through this all the time in the BODY SHOP WITH CUSTOMERS.
Just a suggestion the final decision is yours!
Paint chips is an option but once the car is painted it does not pan out all the time. You need to sample a bigger test pannel to better judge. JR does test pannels all the time
Also their are many variances in the same color mix!!! Some paints have as many as 12.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on April 14, 2013, 11:04:53 AM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on April 14, 2013, 11:04:53 AM
I think if you were trying to grab as much attention as possible, Grabber blue is for you. I think, though, that Mineral Gray is much more sophisticated for a Fox Bird. It doesn't scream "look at me", It says "look out for me". I think Mineral Gray is a much more grown up color, but being grown up isn't all of what we're all going for, so I say Mineral Gray with "ghost flames"
Yeah.
Yeah.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Cougars 2 go on April 14, 2013, 11:42:43 AM
Post by: Cougars 2 go on April 14, 2013, 11:42:43 AM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;413192
What color would you put on an '88 Sport, if it was your car and needed paint?
These are the two I've decided on, and while it won't happen until probably a couple years from now, I was curious what people's thoughts were.
Here's a Grabber Blue 'Bird (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?33801-1988-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-Restoration").
And here's an '03 Cobra (http://"http://mustangattitude.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=search&line=136586681325&pic=/2003/2003_00037_04") in the mineral gray, as I couldn't find a Fox Bird with that paint.
Let me know what YOU would have, of those two paint colors ;)
Grabber blue if you will be doing a lot of customization. Mineral gray if you are keeping it mostly stock.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Beau on April 14, 2013, 11:46:59 AM
Post by: Beau on April 14, 2013, 11:46:59 AM
Good points folks..., still no idea of which.
It's at least a year from paint, but it's a lot further than where it was even a month ago.
When I show pics of it next, a lot of you will be surprised.
It's at least a year from paint, but it's a lot further than where it was even a month ago.
When I show pics of it next, a lot of you will be surprised.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: BornInAFord on April 14, 2013, 09:38:10 PM
Post by: BornInAFord on April 14, 2013, 09:38:10 PM
I'd photoshop your car in both colors and set the pictures aside for a month. Look then, and see what moves you. Perhaps a third color option may be possible? It will really depend on what other things you do with the car... wheels (what "theme" are you planning?), ride height, exhaust, window tint, trim removal, etc.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Beau on April 15, 2013, 05:34:53 AM
Post by: Beau on April 15, 2013, 05:34:53 AM
Tinted windows, slightly lowered, maybe an inch or so, basically what it is now, belt line trim removed, TC hood, header, and bumper cover, possibly an MN12 spoiler...body color mirrors.
I'm pretty unoriginal when it comes to things like this...I think the Grabber Blue looks hot as hell though.
The 'shop idea is gold, will be doing that in PS tomorrow, I think.
:)
I'm pretty unoriginal when it comes to things like this...I think the Grabber Blue looks hot as hell though.
The 'shop idea is gold, will be doing that in PS tomorrow, I think.
:)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Thunderbird88 on April 15, 2013, 06:45:49 AM
Post by: Thunderbird88 on April 15, 2013, 06:45:49 AM
I've always liked mineral gray.
Imagine it mineral gray with also a mineral gray grille. Om nom nom nom
(http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/OM_109dd3_331318.jpg)
Imagine it mineral gray with also a mineral gray grille. Om nom nom nom
(http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/OM_109dd3_331318.jpg)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Dan B. on April 16, 2013, 07:18:51 AM
Post by: Dan B. on April 16, 2013, 07:18:51 AM
I'm partial to grey.....
(http://photos.imageevent.com/17encore/danb/thunderbird/websize/t-bird.jpg)
A buddy just bought this last weekend....2014 5.0
(http://photos.imageevent.com/17encore/danb/thunderbird/websize/Ron-14%20stang-3.jpg)
(http://photos.imageevent.com/17encore/danb/thunderbird/websize/t-bird.jpg)
A buddy just bought this last weekend....2014 5.0
(http://photos.imageevent.com/17encore/danb/thunderbird/websize/Ron-14%20stang-3.jpg)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Chrome on April 16, 2013, 12:47:19 PM
Post by: Chrome on April 16, 2013, 12:47:19 PM
I like the Grabber Blue, but it just dosen't look right on a bird. It is more for older muscle cars and small cars. I would go with the grey.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on April 16, 2013, 02:45:23 PM
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on April 16, 2013, 02:45:23 PM
Quote from: Dan B.;413361
I'm partial to grey.....
(http://photos.imageevent.com/17encore/danb/thunderbird/websize/t-bird.jpg)
Me too.
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s3/83-88T-BirdGuy/GrayBirdatpark01.jpg)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: cougrrr302 on April 16, 2013, 09:28:19 PM
Post by: cougrrr302 on April 16, 2013, 09:28:19 PM
With the mods you are talking about I think Mineral Gray would really give it the pissed off, aggressive look. It will be a lot more subtle than Grabber Blue which is an attention getter. People will notice the sound and sleekness of the Gray.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 16, 2013, 10:22:19 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 16, 2013, 10:22:19 PM
After thinking about it the current shade of Grabber Blue might be too bright. This is the '12 Mustang the day we bought it. Even on an overcast day it was stupid bright. The mineral gray is, in my opinion, going to look much better on your Thunderbird.
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/thunderjet302/Mustang/DSCN2266.jpg) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/thunderjet302/media/Mustang/DSCN2266.jpg.html)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/thunderjet302/Mustang/DSCN2266.jpg) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/thunderjet302/media/Mustang/DSCN2266.jpg.html)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2013, 11:46:35 PM
Post by: MY83T on April 16, 2013, 11:46:35 PM
My old Torino Vert had a custom Medium Mettalic Blue color and was silver or blue depending on the light. I could get you the paint code.....A bird would look sweet in that color.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8405.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8425.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8431.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8435.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8405.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8425.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8431.jpg)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/my70gt/5%20Points%20Torino/DSC_8435.jpg)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: STANG8U on April 17, 2013, 12:12:30 AM
Post by: STANG8U on April 17, 2013, 12:12:30 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;413392
After thinking about it the current shade of Grabber Blue might be too bright. This is the '12 Mustang the day we bought it. Even on an overcast day it was stupid bright. The mineral gray is, in my opinion, going to look much better on your Thunderbird.
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/thunderjet302/Mustang/DSCN2266.jpg) (http://s198.photobucket.com/user/thunderjet302/media/Mustang/DSCN2266.jpg.html)
Did they go back to grabber or is the new stangs still azure blue lol same color none the less
I'm liking the gray on the bird it's almost the same color on my 01 silverado
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 17, 2013, 12:40:05 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 17, 2013, 12:40:05 AM
Quote from: STANG8U;413408
Did they go back to grabber or is the new stangs still azure blue lol same color none the less
I'm liking the gray on the bird it's almost the same color on my 01 silverado
The paint color is called Grabber Blue. It's supposed to be the same as the color on the 69-70 Mustangs. It's available on the '10 and up Mustang.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: STANG8U on April 17, 2013, 01:12:30 AM
Post by: STANG8U on April 17, 2013, 01:12:30 AM
Yea they painted the 04 Mach azure and its basically the same color
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 17, 2013, 08:54:35 PM
Post by: TOM Renzo on April 17, 2013, 08:54:35 PM
I'm pretty unoriginal when it comes to things like this...I think the Grabber Blue looks hot as hell though.
Do you really think so ????????????
Just a thought SONIC BLUE IF YOU LIKE BLUE> JUST ME
Do you really think so ????????????
Just a thought SONIC BLUE IF YOU LIKE BLUE> JUST ME
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: STANG8U on April 17, 2013, 11:12:51 PM
Post by: STANG8U on April 17, 2013, 11:12:51 PM
Yea that's a awesome color to
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Cougars 2 go on April 18, 2013, 04:46:10 PM
Post by: Cougars 2 go on April 18, 2013, 04:46:10 PM
Quote from: Cougars 2 go;413271
Grabber blue if you will be doing a lot of customization. Mineral gray if you are keeping it mostly stock.
If going the highly customized route, I'd consider matching grabber blue wheels. At least photo shop a set to see how it looks.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: EricCoolCats on April 18, 2013, 09:53:42 PM
Post by: EricCoolCats on April 18, 2013, 09:53:42 PM
How about a blend?
2012 Silverado in Blue Granite.
AWESOME color in person. Would love to see that on a 'Bird or Cat...
2012 Silverado in Blue Granite.
AWESOME color in person. Would love to see that on a 'Bird or Cat...
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: STANG8U on April 18, 2013, 11:13:45 PM
Post by: STANG8U on April 18, 2013, 11:13:45 PM
That's a good color .... I like the color of my silverado to
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/pooppoop13/1C408A17-D4B0-4933-9FDD-660164D0EDA2-4383-000003E815A6A3D9.jpg)
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/pooppoop13/1C408A17-D4B0-4933-9FDD-660164D0EDA2-4383-000003E815A6A3D9.jpg)
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Big B on April 18, 2013, 11:28:43 PM
Post by: Big B on April 18, 2013, 11:28:43 PM
A new silverado came into the shop last week in that blue granite color. Beautiful color, looks killer out in the sunlight.
I gotta agree with the people who said to pick something different than what everyone else has their car painted in. Do you really want a car that looks exactly like everyone else's? I ventured into Chevy paint code territory with my Bird (Fathom Green Metallic) because I wanted to be unique, a stand out amongst a sea of Black and Red cars, and didn't give any shags whatsoever about what the Ford Purist/Chevy hater crowd had to say. The color is an attention getter in the sunlight, and a dark stealth coating at night, blending in with the surroundings quite well. That is what I wanted from my paintjob/color choice, and I found it in a Chevy paint code of all places. BMW and Mercedes have some awesome/beautiful factory paint colors as well, which are worth considering. There is no need to pigeon hole yourself here because of opinions.
I gotta agree with the people who said to pick something different than what everyone else has their car painted in. Do you really want a car that looks exactly like everyone else's? I ventured into Chevy paint code territory with my Bird (Fathom Green Metallic) because I wanted to be unique, a stand out amongst a sea of Black and Red cars, and didn't give any shags whatsoever about what the Ford Purist/Chevy hater crowd had to say. The color is an attention getter in the sunlight, and a dark stealth coating at night, blending in with the surroundings quite well. That is what I wanted from my paintjob/color choice, and I found it in a Chevy paint code of all places. BMW and Mercedes have some awesome/beautiful factory paint colors as well, which are worth considering. There is no need to pigeon hole yourself here because of opinions.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: STANG8U on April 18, 2013, 11:49:54 PM
Post by: STANG8U on April 18, 2013, 11:49:54 PM
A lot of the newer cars have awesome paint colors
Nothing wrong with being different
Nothing wrong with being different
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: 1BadBird on April 19, 2013, 09:59:20 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on April 19, 2013, 09:59:20 AM
Quote from: EricCoolCats;413508
How about a blend?
2012 Silverado in Blue Granite.
AWESOME color in person. Would love to see that on a 'Bird or Cat...
Hhhhhhiiiisssssssss (like from my wife's cat) LOL JK I do like that color so long as I don't have to try to match it.
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: Chrome on April 19, 2013, 02:47:35 PM
Post by: Chrome on April 19, 2013, 02:47:35 PM
Quote from: EricCoolCats;413508
How about a blend?
2012 Silverado in Blue Granite.
AWESOME color in person. Would love to see that on a 'Bird or Cat...
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: 88turbo on April 19, 2013, 03:23:21 PM
Post by: 88turbo on April 19, 2013, 03:23:21 PM
I'd say mineral gray
Title: Mineral gray, or Grabber Blue?
Post by: vinnietbird on April 19, 2013, 05:01:11 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on April 19, 2013, 05:01:11 PM
I still say find something that says it's "all you". Look in those paint chip books, and you'll know the right color when you see it. Also, go drive through some new car dealerships and see what's out there now. In the books, there are a lot of colors that are available, but weren't offered on new cars. Get the gray and blue out of your head, open up your mind, and let the fresh ideas grow like fresh flowers on a pretty hillside.......(how gay was that? Not that there's anything wrong with that).LOL. LOL..
I need to open "Vinnie's Corner" below the classifieds and give advice to all who ask. LOL.
I need to open "Vinnie's Corner" below the classifieds and give advice to all who ask. LOL.