What color WHITE would you paint an SUV with?

[Remobz]

Yes, I know white can be a boring color but here is the challenge, what color white paint would you pick?

For example, lets say you have an SUV with black or charcoal grey for the TRIM side and bumper colors what color white paint do you think would look "good" to complement it?

Here is an example of a pic I found on the internet....

http://sanantonio.olx.com/pictures/...d-escape-xlt-dealer-san-antonio-iid-327544671


Or would you paint it just full white?

 

[Meghan54]

There's more than just white. There are warm whites that have orange/yellow/red in it, there are cool whites that have blue in them, then you can get into pearl whites. Cadillac has a very nice pearl white I'd like, but not cheap.

 

[Remobz]

There's more than just white. There are warm whites that have orange/yellow/red in it, there are cool whites that have blue in them, then you can get into pearl whites. Cadillac has a very nice pearl white I'd like, but not cheap.

Yeah I know. Trying to decide if I should get a White with pearls in it or just a solid White.

So far, for solids I like Aspen pure white and diamond white. Maybe Ibis White as well.

White Pearl looks nice as well.


I do not want any off white or warm whites.

 

[NutBucket]

Our GMC has the diamond white. Same paint you can get on a Cadillac. Looks great in the sun. IMHO a pure white on an SUV is too appliance-like.

 

[LTC8K6]

Ford has a gorgeous platinum white tri-coat, but it costs $595.

 

[Remobz]

Our GMC has the diamond white. Same paint you can get on a Cadillac. Looks great in the sun. IMHO a pure white on an SUV is too appliance-like.

On another forum, people are debating what you said concerning bright white colors for an SUV.

Maybe I should just stick with the Oxford White and call it a day?

 

[Remobz]

Ford has a gorgeous platinum white tri-coat, but it costs $595.

Nice color but a pain in the arse to repair.

 

[jagec]

IMHO a pure white on an SUV is too appliance-like.

Couldn't agree more. It's boring enough on cars, but on something with boxy sides it just looks like a refrigerator.

Much like the yellow H2 looks like the short bus.

 

[JCH13]

Silver pearl with silver metallic flake looks great. Don't go flat white... bleh.

 

[rh71]

Alpine white. It's THE bimmer color.

here's my boxy refrigerator: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9165028@N02/4933424083/

 

[NutBucket]

Somehow it does work on BMWs....but they're hardly boxy. It would look terrible on our GMC.

Sounds dumb but when I was shopping for a compact I was unhappy that I couldn't get pearl white on a Focus SE. I had to go for a higher trim which then meant I couldn't get an MT. Needless to say I don't own a Focus

 

[hanoverphist]

why is white the only choice? what about a nice, deep metallic burgundy or something? or hunter green? both of those would look way better than any white.


< not a fan of white vehicles. has to drive a white f-150 for work. hates it.

 

[Midwayman]

If you go white it has to be pearl or flake. If you really have the big plastic sides on the car, I wouldn't get something too crazy though. It'll look out of place.

 

[Throckmorton]

Plain white

 

[Insomniator]

Whatever white they use on X5's. Those are so nice in that color.

 

[NutBucket]

Basically a pure white on the X5.

 

[Remobz]

why is white the only choice? what about a nice, deep metallic burgundy or something? or hunter green? both of those would look way better than any white.


< not a fan of white vehicles. has to drive a white f-150 for work. hates it.

Many reasons for me to stick with a White paint. The hot humid climate, kids using nails to scratch cars where I work (long story here), more expensive for me to change color, white is easy to repair and the list goes on. So the car stays white for now.

Car has Oxford White at the moment and a charcoal trim around the sides and bumper.

Here are pictures of what my vehicle looks like with the same color paint and trim so you guys can get a better idea...

http://car.mitula.us/offer-detalle/1751/96635210688744989/7/33/mazda-tribute-oxford/Road2autos?cc=1

Basically, I was just wondering if I should stick with the Oxford White or change the color to some fancy looking white pearl or pure white looking type color.

People on other forums have also given me other choices of white paints to consider. I don't think any bright white would look good for an SUV.

Considering just sticking with the original color as well.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

pearl white like this

http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r/108833-pikes-peak-pearl-white-250r-pictures.html

heh or you could plasti dip your suv.

 

[BurnItDwn]

I would get it blue, red, orange, green, yellow, purple, or some actual color. White, Gray, and black are stupid for cars since they are not colorful enough.

 

[toronado97]

I don't know how you'd match it, but I think the 2014 Mazda 6 in white is absolutely gorgeous, and I generally hate white vehicles. No idea how it would look on an SUV, but I dig it.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5663/dsc01275hi.jpg

 

[Remobz]

I don't know how you'd match it, but I think the 2014 Mazda 6 in white is absolutely gorgeous, and I generally hate white vehicles. No idea how it would look on an SUV, but I dig it.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5663/dsc01275hi.jpg

That is BEAUTIFUL!! Wow!

Looks like it might be a tri-coat system.

I wonder if it is a white platinum effect color on it?

 

[Leyawiin]

I love a clean, pure non-metallic white. Ford has one called Oxford White they've been using for decades. Had a car that color - it looked good.

 

[JCH13]

That is BEAUTIFUL!! Wow!

Looks like it might be a tri-coat system.

I wonder if it is a white platinum effect color on it?

Mazda typically uses white with a pearl clear coat and metallic flakes.

 

[Remobz]

I love a clean, pure non-metallic white. Ford has one called Oxford White they've been using for decades. Had a car that color - it looked good.

Oxford White is whats on my vehicle now. Its a solid White color indeed.

Considering some factors here......

1) Budget

2) Dodgey body shops here to deliver a skilled job

3) Area where I park my vehicle can be prone to vandal attacks

4) my vehicle is over 10 years old and not some fancy SUV or sports car

5) ease of repair for dents and scratches and trust me with the bad road conditions and areas where I park it will be at the mercy of the environment and people.

Considering those factors (some others I did not mention) I have decided to stick with Oxford White and call it a day. I think its best considering my budget and environment at the moment.

Thank you all for your suggestions and some colors you all mentioned were truly eye astonishing indeed.

I am finished with this thread. Later guys.