Flat black C3?
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 800
Likes: 15
From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
Flat black C3?
I am seriously thinking of painting my 79 a matte or satin black when it comes time to repaint it in its repair process. I would mix in either gloss black or another color for accents to the hood and maybe some other areas. Curious if there are any pics of cars painted like this besides Panic's Vette. I love this look and have actually be thinking about it for quite some time.
So lets see what you got!
So lets see what you got!
Last edited by vettebuyer6369; Aug 25, 2012 at 01:03 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 45
From: nassau co. new york
that is the look that got me turned on to the c3 in the beginning.go for it!so what did i buy,a white vette.my paint is so poor i will be going there soon.now where did i leave my pill box.
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 11,814
Likes: 9
From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
Canadian Events Coordinator
Check out forum member Panic. His Vette is awesome! 
Les
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...test-pics.html
Leshttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...test-pics.html
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 8
From: Atlanta Ga
Here is Quils car 
Pic can be found here...http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-thread-2.html
I have a 73 with sidepipes...and I might have to do this one day...looks sweet
Pic can be found here...http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-thread-2.html
I have a 73 with sidepipes...and I might have to do this one day...looks sweet
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,943
Likes: 61
From: Southern NH
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,687
Likes: 833
From: WI
It's personal taste. Whatever turns you on. Flat black to me seem to look like a poor-man's paint job, or a car that had a crappy paint job from the get go. But on some race car type applications it looks ok. Some guys like it and you see it on a few street rods (usually the not-so-good-ones ...what does that tell you). But it doesn't matter what I think, it's what YOU want to do, and what you like. Som if you like it ...go for it.
Last edited by Mark G; Aug 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
so on the subject of this wrap, has anyone actually had their c3 wrapped? I know from searching I've seen one done (pretty wacky design for a book or something), but has there been one in a solid color?
Bearing in mind I've never wrapped a car, but it seems to be the C3 with all its curves, and no break in hood surround would be hard to wrap, and need some sort of seam in the middle that would peel eventually. Wondered if anyone had any actual experience with it, and what the results are/were?
Bearing in mind I've never wrapped a car, but it seems to be the C3 with all its curves, and no break in hood surround would be hard to wrap, and need some sort of seam in the middle that would peel eventually. Wondered if anyone had any actual experience with it, and what the results are/were?
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,399
Likes: 247
From: San Jose CA
#1 reason to wrap, when this fad finally dies (and not a moment too soon), you can rip the wrap off your car and increase the value of your car.
FYI I bought an 83 F250 for $400 and it came with matte brown paint for FREE.
I also owned a matte white 80 Corvette at one point. :|
FYI I bought an 83 F250 for $400 and it came with matte brown paint for FREE.
I also owned a matte white 80 Corvette at one point. :|
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 800
Likes: 15
From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
Well, after alot of looking, and my girlfriend threatening to dump me, I will not be going with a flat or sattin finish. HOWEVER, I did find something I LOVE. Stay tuned, it will hopefully be done in 2-2.5 weeks ...