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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Wuttin
Do it, but do it in flat red, almost like a ghost flame....subtle, killer
Originally Posted by fugawi
don't do it dean. i don't think your paint is the right color for those strips..not dark enough...my .02
If it's possible I agree with both of these guys.
If you have to have it it needs to be subtle - like in a deeper shade of red because with your color red if you do it in semi gloss black it will shocking. There is nothing wrong with shocking if that's what your after. I do think the car as the example you posted looks good. The bottom line from me is the paint on your car looks so good I would leave it alone.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Dean I vote no. I think your car looks great just the way it is, those stripes will nothing for it IMO.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Evmcevil
I wouldn't do it your car looks great the way it is, It would only take away IMHO. Just my .02...


As-is, your eye-catching car is subtle-yet-distinctive, with chromed side-marker bezels & vents, embroidered head-rests for the seats, side-pipes, etc.:
I think the Flat Black stripes might-be too 'whooga-whooga-isk'.



Sorry


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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Here are a couple of photo chops done by our sand box Ozzie friend


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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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I don't like the look, it looks too much like a bra or pre body work. Just a thought but maybe have one of the local sign guys make you up a set of those hash mark stripes that a couple of members have on the front fenders. A couple of thoes in white may give you the non conformity look and if you dont lilke em, peel them off.

Just remember, imitation is the highest form of flattery, that is why the other guys are make copies of your car.

Bill in RI
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Dean, Here's a photoshop I did a little more closer to flat black, but I still don't think I'd do it...

Last edited by Evmcevil; Jul 5, 2008 at 03:34 PM.
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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come on ! you're messing it up !
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