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Old May 22, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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I guys I painted my Halo and top Matte black. I wanted to hear some opinions!

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Old May 22, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Schweeet. Hope the A/C doesn't go out on you.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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I like it!
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Looks good
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Kind of looks like a "Faux" convertible. Looks ok.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Looks good. similar to the 4th gen z28's.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Looks good...will you post a few more pics from some different angles?

Thank you
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I will post some more pics tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Big Phil
Looks good. similar to the 4th gen z28's.


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Old May 22, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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The flat black is interesting, I think I would have tried new carbon fiber adhesive products before painting
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Old May 22, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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I like it!
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looks good
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Looks good to me


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Looks great!
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Originally Posted by JerzeyJoe
Kind of looks like a "Faux" convertible. Looks ok.
funny, thats just what I thought at first glance


I think it looks good.
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Thank you Guys, it was a huge pain to do. I actually did it in my Garage and I had to sand and spray it like 3 times.
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Don't recall seeing one done in flat black - it sure presents a different look to the car.
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Hell Yea it looks good! now you need to do your front and rear facia to set the car off!!
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I already did the rear I have to work on the front this weekend.
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