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What shade of white to paint the coupe?

3.6K views 26 replies 17 participants last post by  cmayna  
#1 ·
Still wrestling with the color to paint my 65 coupe. I've gone through the red, blue, and black threads and thought I'd toss out a white request. The stock color white is different then some other shades I've seen on late models. Just wondering which one you guys went with and what made you decide on white or the particular shade you used. Any pic linked or posted is appreciated.
thanks,
 
#3 ·
Late-model Mustang "Performance White". It's a clean white - will drive the Wimbledon guys crazy when you park next to them... ;)

http://www.sunflower.com/~vervaecke/images/3cars.jpg
 
#6 ·
The Fox mustang's Oxford White has just barely a tad hint of gray to it. That's the color of my vert in my sig. If you didnt want a yellowish white (wimbledon), or a bright white.
 
#7 ·
Jim said:
My own personal opinion is that classic mustangs don't look right with a real bright white. I'd go with wimbeldon white.
I have to agree. Too bright a white I think would look funny on a '65.
 
owns 1966 Ford Mustang
#9 ·
Painted mine Jaguar Spindrifter white.
It is not perfect but it still gets alot of compliments. Someday I'll finish it.
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/files/attachments/med_1180120866-BLISTIC_004.jpg
 
#10 ·
If you want a "classic" tone along the Wimpleton shade, saw a new Ford Edge with a super looking creamy white. Check it out...it is nice! Going back to the classic shades is a welcome return after seeing all the brite whites.
Took the words right out of my mouth.

http://media.vehix.com/sellers/431/1/2fmdk49c07ba33245-1.jpg

http://www.findautos.com/DealerPicsThumbnail.aspx?Size=480&File=Dealer1166\2FMDK49C37BA87400_01.jpg

http://www.autobase.com/photos/large/03048271.jpg
 
#11 ·
Meh... Every time I see that "Creme Brulee" on the Edge, it just says "dirty white car" to me...

I NEVER had a complaint about the Performance White. In fact, most people couldn't figure out why "this car looks cleaner than the other white ones".

If you're doing white, do it right, keep it bright. ;)
 
#12 ·
Wimbledon white baby. Sleeper color right there.

I'm currently looking at buying a Ford Edge, just not in that color. It permanently looks like it hasn't been washed in months.

I love the Edge. Hoping to get one in the next few months.
 
#15 ·
Chevy's Arctic White- the color of my vette- its about as white as you can get- when the thing is waxed and sitting in the sun you almost can't look at it straight.
 
#17 ·
Yeah, WHAT-EVER!!! :/ :crazy:

Seems the guys who don't like clean whites tend to drive brown & green cars... I guess that says something about tastes in color... :rofl: }:| Umm, yeah...

Sorry that this car doesn't look "right" to some of you (who have never even seen the car in person)! Looks pretty "right" to most people! ;)
http://www.sunflower.com/~vervaecke/images/hesidelevel.jpg
 
#18 ·
I just think Wimbledon White looks great on vintage Mustangs. I'm a fan of the duller blues on these cars as well. The cream/yellowish tint, imo, ads a bit of depth to the color.

I don't think it's a matter of "clean" or "dirty", but maybe Wimbledon White also gives these cars a slight, pleasant-looking patina.

However...it is possible I subconsciously prefer "dirty" cars, considering I chose Mineral Grey for my '05 GT, which is kinda brownish in color. But man, when the car is clean, you gotta see how great the dirty color looks. :)
 
#20 ·
Maybe the dirt blends in better on Wimbledon white than a bright white. My former '66 was Wimbledon white. I like just about any color that was available for the Mustang.

You got me pegged, Cloney--my SHO is green :lol:

Frank
 
#21 ·
S281SC said:
Yeah, WHAT-EVER!!! :/ :crazy:

Seems the guys who don't like clean whites tend to drive brown & green cars... I guess that says something about tastes in color... :rofl: }:| Umm, yeah...

Sorry that this car doesn't look "right" to some of you (who have never even seen the car in person)! Looks pretty "right" to most people! ;)
http://www.sunflower.com/~vervaecke/images/hesidelevel.jpg
Sheez, it's just a matter of taste - Lighten up!
Sorry for having an opinion that doesn't agree with yours. :crazy:
 
#22 ·
coolblue65 said:
Chevy's Arctic White- the color of my vette- its about as white as you can get- when the thing is waxed and sitting in the sun you almost can't look at it straight.
I had a Chebby once that I painted that color (Yes, I'm not against it on certain cars). But I don't like it at all on a vintage stang. Think refrigerator.
 
#23 ·
Hey Jim -

Count the smiley's..... I only used FIVE of them. ;)

Oh, and if the white "lightened up" any more, it might just disappear. :rofl:
I wonder why Ford doesn't offer the Mustang in brown anymore? }:|
 
#24 ·
Only one was a smiley. :crazy:
The car certainly doesn't need to lighten up at all, but I still say you could use to.
BTW, my car is gold, not brown, I love it, and I don't care if anyone else does or not. :)
 
#25 ·
I saw in a book that I just picked up this past weekend an original mustang color that was a real light tan. It then had white gt stripes and it looked awesome. I don't know what color it was, but if you want something that is in the white/tan family you may want to check that color out.

Ryan
 
#26 ·
Cloney: I love the look of your "refrigerator". Definitely the right color choice. I think the wimbeldon white makes a car look like it hasnt been taken care of....like it has always been parked in the sun.

Unless you are using it for white stripes on a darker color. Wimbledon definitely looks better in that case because it tones down the cotrast. I had a coupe that I painted with a GM teal green and I put bright white stripes on it. It was too much. We repainted with wimbledon and it definitely looked much better.