Garage wall/ceiling color - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

getInline · 06-01-2009, 06:18 PM

I'm in the final stages of building my garage and need to decide on a color for the walls and ceiling. My only concern is picking the best color for detailing. Is there any color that is better than white? Somebody was telling me that autobody shops like a light yellow for how it reflects light but I'm thinking pure white is a safe bet, any thoughts? Thx.

jaza45 · 06-01-2009, 06:50 PM

I would go with white, unless you have really good lightning where you can put another color and wont make it look to dark...

jopa489 · 06-01-2009, 06:52 PM

Don't have any advice to offer, but I'd love to see pictures of the mancave when it's complete.

504Boy · 06-01-2009, 07:33 PM

Go with a white or off white and make an accent wall in a different color like gray or blue.

getInline · 06-02-2009, 12:47 AM

I'll probably go with a basic white. I have a fair bit of lighting so it should be pretty damn bright with all the lights on.

UncleWede · 06-02-2009, 10:00 AM

I would go with a flat or eggshell, so you have reflection of light, not shine, from the walls.

SpmnE9zero · 06-02-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I would go with a flat or eggshell, so you have reflection of light, not shine, from the walls.

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06-01-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
getInline First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 390 iTrader: (1)	Garage wall/ceiling color I'm in the final stages of building my garage and need to decide on a color for the walls and ceiling. My only concern is picking the best color for detailing. Is there any color that is better than white? Somebody was telling me that autobody shops like a light yellow for how it reflects light but I'm thinking pure white is a safe bet, any thoughts? Thx.
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jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	Don't have any advice to offer, but I'd love to see pictures of the mancave when it's complete. __________________

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504Boy Private Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harvey, LA Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Go with a white or off white and make an accent wall in a different color like gray or blue. __________________ 335i Sedan/Sparkling Graphite/Auto/Sport Pkg

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06-01-2009, 06:50 PM	#2
jaza45 Banned Drives: 2008 LSB E90 335I Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MIAMI Posts: 1,125 iTrader: (14)	I would go with white, unless you have really good lightning where you can put another color and wont make it look to dark...

06-02-2009, 12:47 AM	#5
getInline First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 390 iTrader: (1)	I'll probably go with a basic white. I have a fair bit of lighting so it should be pretty damn bright with all the lights on.

06-02-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner Drives: E90 325i Arctic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 2,249 iTrader: (0)	I would go with a flat or eggshell, so you have reflection of light, not shine, from the walls.