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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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It's your little red wagon, you can push it or pull it. (Don't listen to others do what makes you happy)
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by s'noJob
Flat with gloss black flames.

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I think the combination of flat and gloss can look very cool when done correctly.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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I have to agree with all who said paint it the color YOU! want, I could never ask for someone else to give me options on a paint color.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Are they also painting the door jambs on the car? If they're not you're going to want to stick with black...

If I had a free paint job, I would paint the car something obnoxious and non-stock, like bright orange or bright green. Maybe some shade of blue.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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C6 Atomic Orange!
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Another vote for gloss.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill McCassey
I think the combination of flat and gloss can look very cool when done correctly.
Foose did a car (Mustang?) in gloss black with flat black 6" stripes, pinstriping separating the different "colors".
Looked good under TV lights anyway.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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I LOVE flat black on many cars, but not the C5. I might try a satin black, you need a little bit of sheen on those curves
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Matte Pink!
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by VETJAZZ
Flat black is a fad, go with gloss - timeless.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Have always loved the "Black Rose" color on late C4's. Would love to see that color on a C5!!

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