Monday, May 7, 2007

Ack Attack Post 37: The Coloring Book

Each new Acura averages about nine colors. Keep in mind that colors can say things about the consumer. Silver is discreet, yellow is never unnoticed, black is more for a mysterious presence and aggressive attitude, while blue is easily matched to accessories, and red is fast and young. White is for the perfectionist while darker grays accentuate every stylistic line on the car. Shades of green are for the calm person who simply appreciates the car for being an Acura. Do keep in mind that many cars which are still labeled "white" are not really white, but are more of a cream or a light metallic butterscotch.

Of course the younger audience will be interested in what matches. Rims can match the silvers, whites, or blacks, while chrome goes with everything. If the car is an elegant color such as the cream, burgundy, or green, keep the rims simple and classy rather than sporty. Also, keep the rims the same color as the emblems on the car. Silver emblems and gold rims look absolutely horrid together. Calipers are easily painted in gray, silver, black, red, or blue. If a body kit is desired, make SURE it is painted BEFORE it goes on the car. There is nothing tackier than a mis-matched spoiler or side skirts. Make sure the colors are matched - you really don't want a two-tone car. Just remember that metallic colors don't show damage as easily and white and black cars show dirt the most.

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