car paint choice
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Irving texas
car paint choice
im thinking of....
black w/ metal/silver flakes
black w/ silver stripe : from back to end of a l88 hood
gunmetal grey w/ black stripe
anyone have pictures or suggestions ?
black w/ metal/silver flakes
black w/ silver stripe : from back to end of a l88 hood
gunmetal grey w/ black stripe
anyone have pictures or suggestions ?
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
I have learned the hard way, i am too **** to ever own another black car.
My vote is for gunmetal with black stripe
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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I almost went with that. Check this thread out, there are some photoshops and a model I painted.
http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=710&page=2
http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?t=710&page=2
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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I already had to match a panel that got keyed, you'd never know even if I pointed it out. Just keep some of the original color, to make sure you have some from the same batch.
If you want black, do black. But if you do a dark color make sure to block sand the surfacer, don't just strip prime and spray.
Last edited by enkeivette; Apr 27, 2010 at 04:03 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
I don't see what the big deal is about keeping black clean. I had mine painted the original shade of black 4 years ago, and don't regret it at all. No it doesn't get driven in the rain and it does stay in a garage, but I do wipe it down all the time. To me it's just not a big deal, more like a labor of love.
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Sacramento California
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Black isn't too much trouble really. I hit mine with a California Duster in the garage just about everytime before I drive it, as I love the mirror look. Paint's not show, but it looks pretty good for a driver.
Got to love Black!!!
