New Color for my Rig

by **WinstonA30** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:14 pm

Hi im new to the fourm here. However i have 1 quick question. I have a 96 H1 waggon in Bright White. Now the roof is starting to rust a bit so when i get that taken care of i was thinking i might get it painted a different color. What are your guys suggestions on this. I was thinking maybe Yellow but idk what are your suggestions

by **Seth** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:29 am

Welcome to HXC! My personal favorite H1 colors are the gray and black. I like the tactical look they portray. It looks like you may be going for a little more of a flashy color, though. Silver is eye catching without being obnoxious.

by **JustinOK** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:14 am

Where do you live? If you live in a the sun belt, I'd personally keep it a light color, with white really being optimal. The cooling on early wagon's (pre 97.5) is pretty weak, for a dark wagon in the sun.

Also, speaking of that, if you end up removing your roof to fix that rust, that would be a great time to put some good insulation in there.

My favorite colors would be tan, desert sand, mesa dusk, white, black, dark green, and maybe pewter. One guy on humvee.net painted his Alpha wagon in Dodge Viper blue, looks very sharp. he actually just sold his Alpha. Here's a link to his classified ad:
http://www.hummermarketplace.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=1211

by **big2dabank** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:12 pm

I think desert sand, grey, and white look the best on a H1. I see way to many black ones around.

by **BigK** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:52 pm

I'd avoid metallic colors if you can. I was going to paint my hummer metallic sand [2004 year color] and went with Tan Factory Gloss instead as it's much easier to touch up.

If you are going to be in a situation where your paint will be damaged on a regular basis [off roading] then I'd go with a factory paint code that's non metallic.

by **doctoroctos** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:14 pm

This is my hummer. It was originally white and the last owner painted it green. Its an expensive, time consuming process. This has been discussed in great lengths on the HML. Most advise to use someone who has worked with aluminum before.

I don't know how much it costs, but it is expensive. More than you would estimate. Many have attempted a color change, and some have failed. With a bad job, or stopped at the sanding.

My favorite color is Sand. I don't know why, I hated it at first, but it grows on you. Kind of reminds me of naked lady.... :lol:

by **Seth** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:52 pm

Doctoroctos, the green looks great on your H1.

by **big2dabank** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:02 pm

I think the green looks great in that photo.

by **doctoroctos** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:55 am

Thanks for the compliments,

http://www.hummermarketplace.com/viewto ... lpha#p1636

And here is my favorite alpha wagon. I believe the paint code is desert tan metallic (take note of the previous posters, metallic doesn't clean up well). According to lynch's website, this wagon is 1 of 1.... WOW!

I believe its still for sale... time to buy a lotto ticket.

by **stjames151** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:54 am

CARC...FTW!

by **BigK** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:24 pm

Yeah if I have to ever repaint my truck again [god damn thing is back already for paint fixes under warranty], I'm going CARC.

by **Rich** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:13 am

My favorite color by far is mesa dusk. For some reason I never have cared for blue H1's or any form of beige (even if you call it dessert sand) . :lol: