Reply To: THE DC PHAETON IS BEING PAINTED!!!!!

[Richard LeRoy]

Dave,

You are correct on the different shades of green. I has been one of the hardest things to coordinate. At one point, I gave up on the teal because matching it was so difficult.

I originally selected silver and the teal green. However, the sliver was cold and did not give the look I wanted. The bronze was an accidental selection. I was scouring over paint book after paint book. I held the bronze up and it looked brilliant against the teal. Thought about that or two shades of blue. I then decided the blues were not right and blue is a common color.

This is what I am thinking. Match the top to the bronze paint. Ad a few teal green accents on the rear cording of the top and spare covers. I would then use the dark teal leather for the interior.

I think it might work because there is a significant break of broze between the reveal and the interior. If they have the same tone, the exact shade won’t be noticed.

Thoughts? I was thinking of a pinstripe of wine or lighter purple. Something that will stand out but not scream across the room. lolo

Rick