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Two-tone paint:
Two-tone paint means that a car’s body is painted in two different colors. These colors are carefully coordinated to create a harmonious and striking appearance. A classic example is the Volkswagen Transporter T1, which was often delivered in combinations such as gold-black or red-white, as you can see in the image below.
In two-tone paintwork, a clear separation is usually made between the upper and lower parts of the car. Often, the roof, hood, or the top of the doors is painted in a different color than the rest of the body. We also sometimes see that the front and rear of the car have different colors, as Peugeot has done with certain models. This creates a characteristic, luxurious, or retro appearance, depending on the chosen color combination.
Applying two-tone paint requires extra craftsmanship. The body must be carefully masked to achieve sharp lines between the two colors. Manufacturers use special spraying techniques and layers of paint to prevent the colors from bleeding into each other.
Nowadays, two-tone paint is not only used for classic or commercial vehicles but also increasingly for modern cars and SUVs. Manufacturers use it as a way to give models a distinctive and stylish look.
