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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I was just wondering what you guy's opinion is on the best shade of white because im repainting my car white but im looking for a better shade somthing that would stand out but nothing like a pearl color im also considering khkai this is going on a 96 civic coupe

the white's i was considering

- championship white
- wicked white
- eggshell white


here is my car im not sure what color white it is i know it's not frost or taffeta



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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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championship all day
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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champ white ftw
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Yeah, champ white is nice. Depends on what you're going for. I think that HOK makes a white which is supposed to be pretty nice, and clean.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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champ white is my first pick but i think its a common white is there a white that hits harder then champ white
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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dont forget about that bomb s2000 white

*champ all day though
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Premium White Pearl or Aspen White Pearl...in my opinion!
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Premium White Pearl or Aspen White Pearl...in my opinion!
i was considering aspen white but does anybody have pitures of what other good white's there are out there ?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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hmmm... I'd have to go with Alpine White off BMW.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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ok so i narrowed it down either but i still would like some ideas please

alpine white
champ white
wicked white
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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i have champ white on my bb4... i love alpine white too. this is tough.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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you cant look at colors online.

Just go to your local paint supplier and ask to check out some paint chips.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Default Re: Best shade of white

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you cant look at colors online.

Just go to your local paint supplier and ask to check out some paint chips.
exactly...loook at them outside in the sun light. then you will see what it will look like in real life. in side the color under normal lights will look diff. from the light from the sun
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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FEW white cars, NOT MINE...LOL

Diamond White Pearl...

Championship White...
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Default Re: Best shade of white

Originally Posted by mike9571
you cant look at colors online.

Just go to your local paint supplier and ask to check out some paint chips.
Originally Posted by shocker911
exactly...loook at them outside in the sun light. then you will see what it will look like in real life. in side the color under normal lights will look diff. from the light from the sun
i did that but i wanted more opinios on the best shade of white the colors that i looked at at the paint shop were

1. champ white
2. alpine white
3. eggshell


Originally Posted by fav6052
i have champ white on my bb4... i love alpine white too. this is tough.


i think champ is a comon color so i might have to go with alpine or ultra pure white
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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I like Grand Prix White.

It's a totally pure white color. It's GORGEUS!
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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i say DONT go with champwhite... just cuz everyone else has it.

and if you are looking for a PURE white, champwhite isnt really even a white at all... its kinda an off white...

but then again, its your car...
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Cuda
i say DONT go with champwhite... just cuz everyone else has it.

and if you are looking for a PURE white, champwhite isnt really even a white at all... its kinda an off white...

but then again, its your car...
Im with Stupid LOL... Everyone does have Cham. White...
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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championship white is a nice color but then again alot of people have it...its kind of hard picking a good shade of white

i kind of do like alpine white


and grand prix looks good to
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Champ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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what color would look good with a white engine bay i might just do a whole color change not including the engine bay
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by peterbuilt
champ white ftw
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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damn i guess everybody like champ white lol
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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I personally love Aspen white that came on the wrx's.

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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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bmw alpine white
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