How to Pick an Auto Paint Color
When shopping for a new car, one of the most pressing decisions that you will have to make is regarding the car color. According to DuPont Automotive Systems about 27 percent of potential auto customers will not buy if they can't get the color they want. The color that you ultimately choose for your car says a lot about your personality and is also dependent on your personal needs and preferences.
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Settle on the make and model that you want to buy before picking a car color. There is no universal book of colors for all cars--car makers offer varied color choices across product lines. Request the sales book from the car manufacturer so you can have a printed visual of the available colors, which are more accurate than online colors.
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Examine your personality type to come up with a color for your new car. Colors are classified as warm, cool and neutral. Warm colors, such as red and yellow, are bold, exciting and full of energy. Cool colors, such as blue and green, are calm, laid-back, and reserved. If you don't want your car to express your personality, just go with a neutral color (such as silver or black)--especially if the car is more for utility than pleasure.
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Think about the times of day that you drive when deciding on a car color. For example, if you work a night shift, it's best to have a light colored car to make yourself more visible in the darkness.
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Consider whether you will be able to handle the attention that certain car colors will draw. According to Walter Meyer, a San Diego traffic school teacher, flashy colors such as red could cause a driver to grab the unwanted attention of police and increase the occurrence of traffic stops.
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Pick a car color that helps you blend in with the crowd (neutral color) if you don't want to stand out while driving. Silver, black, white and various shades of gray are the most popular colors for cars on the road, according to a survey by DuPont.
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Tips & Warnings
Despite many urban myths, car color does not usually affect insurance costs. Whether your car is red, black or white, the premium should be the same for that make and model.
