1976 Cadillac Limousine Repaint... Color? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Fleet · 05-05-2009, 05:42 PM

Eventually, I am going to have my '76 Cadillac Limousine repainted. It is still wearing the original paint and is very faded in places.

Since I already own an all-black car ('69 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham), I am considering dark blue for the limo. I always wanted a blue car and this would be a good chance to make that happen.

So, vote here!

Here are two photos to illustrate both colors. My '76 in black and a '74 (same body style as mine) in dark blue. The vinyl roof also needs to be redone and it will match whatever body color I choose... either black with a black vinyl roof or dark blue with a dark blue vinyl roof.

TripperFan · 05-05-2009, 05:46 PM

I'd go with a heavily metalflaked silver. Are you getting the roof redone also? Maybe all it needs is some Armorall? (keep it black of course)

Then again, you could Pimpmobile it and go for hot pink or metalflake purple!!!

Fleet · 05-05-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I'd go with a heavily metalflaked silver. Are you getting the roof redone also? Maybe all it needs is some Armorall? (keep it black of course)

Silver was available. See photo. Also an unusual color was available on the '71s (see photo)... called Empire Maroon Firemist. The vinyl roof is too far gone for treatment to be effective. It has splits in it and lifting off the roof in places.

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Then again, you could Pimpmobile it and go for hot pink or metalflake purple!!!

Fortunately, I have good taste and will not ruin a classic Cadillac! A limo should look elegant and regal, and not look like some kind of clown car!

littlebelle · 05-05-2009, 07:45 PM

I would go with a nice smooth classic black.

Janice · 05-05-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Fortunately, I have good taste and will not ruin a classic Cadillac! A limo should look elegant and regal, and not look like some kind of clown car!

Tony, she was kidding for Heaven's sake. I was going to say paint it hot pink and sell it to the Mary Kay cosmetic people. KIDDING. I vote for black. Can't go wrong with classic black.

Fleet · 05-05-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Tony, she was kidding for Heaven's sake. I was going to say paint it hot pink and sell it to the Mary Kay cosmetic people. KIDDING. I vote for black. Can't go wrong with classic black.

Yeah, I know. But there are some people out there who would actually paint a limo pink... and think it looks good!

As for actual color, I am kind of leaning towards blue. If I didn't already have a black car, it would be an easy decision.

littlebelle · 05-06-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Yeah, I know. But there are some people out there who would actually paint a limo pink... and think it looks good!

So I'm guessing you're not a fan of candy paint?

Big C · 05-06-2009, 04:08 PM

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So I'm guessing you're not a fan of candy paint?

Candy paint?

I'd like my car painted Black and green- the colors of Andes Mints!

View Poll Results: '76 Cadillac Limousine: Repaint Color?
Black	2	50.00%
Dark Blue	1	25.00%
Other Color	1	25.00%
Don't know/Undecided	0	0%
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05-05-2009, 05:42 PM	#1
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	1976 Cadillac Limousine Repaint... Color? Eventually, I am going to have my '76 Cadillac Limousine repainted. It is still wearing the original paint and is very faded in places. Since I already own an all-black car ('69 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham), I am considering dark blue for the limo. I always wanted a blue car and this would be a good chance to make that happen. So, vote here! Here are two photos to illustrate both colors. My '76 in black and a '74 (same body style as mine) in dark blue. The vinyl roof also needs to be redone and it will match whatever body color I choose... either black with a black vinyl roof or dark blue with a dark blue vinyl roof. Attached Images
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05-05-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I'd go with a heavily metalflaked silver. Are you getting the roof redone also? Maybe all it needs is some Armorall? (keep it black of course) Then again, you could Pimpmobile it and go for hot pink or metalflake purple!!!
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05-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#4
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	I would go with a nice smooth classic black.