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    Dark dark blue metallic paint? Tig in SA

    I saw a fantastic Tig in SA today (North-Eastern suburbs) but it was a very dark metallic blue. It's not a standard colour for the car. Does anyone know anything about getting a specific-paint colour? Would it be after-market, or factory-direct?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dean View Post
    I saw a fantastic Tig in SA today (North-Eastern suburbs) but it was a very dark metallic blue. It's not a standard colour for the car. Does anyone know anything about getting a specific-paint colour? Would it be after-market, or factory-direct?
    Are you sure it's not midnight blue? They changed the blue from a light to a dark blue around 2010 I believe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ralp2dam View Post
    Are you sure it's not midnight blue? They changed the blue from a light to a dark blue around 2010 I believe.
    If this is the case, I'm in!

    So far all the blue Tiguans I've seen (pictures and in person) have been a light-blue. Even their brochure has the light blue colour only.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dean View Post
    If this is the case, I'm in!

    So far all the blue Tiguans I've seen (pictures and in person) have been a light-blue. Even their brochure has the light blue colour only.
    There were 3 blue colours available in the Gen 1 Tiguan.

    It started with Catalina blue which was a light blue metallic.
    Then they replaced it with Biscay Blue Pearl (which i have)
    Then in the final year they replaced it with Night Blue which is very dark.

    I believe this was done as no other VW in the range offered Biscay Blue or Catalina blue as a colour scheme.

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    Quote Originally Posted by team_v View Post
    Then in the final year they replaced it with Night Blue which is very dark.
    Ah, that'll explain it! Must get the night blue. My black one is coming in (hopefully this week), but I get the feeling my wife will want to upgrade her car to a Tig as soon as she drives it. So it'll be a night-blue one for me! Many thanks!

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    Hi Dean
    I'm the happy owner of a Midnight Blue Tig. 3 weeks old now and going great. It lives with my partners TDI Golf. Hard to decide which car to take when we go out. The blue is a great colour but like all dark cars needs a regular wash to stay looking good.
    Hope your Tig arrives soon. It will be worth the wait.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheels684 View Post
    Hi Dean
    I'm the happy owner of a Midnight Blue Tig. 3 weeks old now and going great. It lives with my partners TDI Golf. Hard to decide which car to take when we go out. The blue is a great colour but like all dark cars needs a regular wash to stay looking good.
    Hope your Tig arrives soon. It will be worth the wait.
    Hi Wheels684, I hope it arrives soon too! I fear my wife will like it so much she'll want it for herself... Bt I see it as a bonus because it'll give me an excuse to buy the midnight blue one. Lol!

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    Hi I think you will find that was my car, I'v had it since feb. bastard colour to keep clean if you use the car for what its intended for. I have it detailed every 6 weeks, bloody nice colour though. I'll post picture in the next couple of days.

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