We painted my C7 Corvette Hood Scoop Vent Insert - check it out
09-30-2013, 05:49 PM
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We painted my C7 Corvette Hood Scoop Vent Insert - check it out
As soon as we got the car to the shop this morning, I really couldn't get over the look of the carbon flash metallic hood vent scoop insert. So...............I told the guys, let's paint that thing Crystal Red Metallic to match my car....I love the look, what do you guys think?
Do you like the "black" look or the body color matching look better?
Josh
Do you like the "black" look or the body color matching look better?
Josh
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09-30-2013, 05:53 PM
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As soon as we got the car to the shop this morning, I really couldn't get over the look of the carbon flash metallic hood vent scoop insert. So...............I told the guys, let's paint that thing Crystal Red Metallic to match my car....I love the look, what do you guys think?
Do you like the "black" look or the body color matching look better?
Josh
Do you like the "black" look or the body color matching look better?
Josh
09-30-2013, 05:59 PM
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If it wasn't for the black headlight buckets, I say you're way was a winner for sure. However, the vent does tie in to those headlights nicely so I think you can get away with either.
Can you paint the headlight now?
Dave
Can you paint the headlight now?
Dave
09-30-2013, 06:01 PM
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Looks good! Now go paint your Tail light Bezels and give us a pic! That is the one that I think over 50% of people would like to paint. The Yelow pic of them from the side doesn't give the whole picture.
09-30-2013, 06:02 PM
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I can't believe you guys are messing with the cars already. If I change anything it will be a month or two before I do anything, sometimes initial feeling changes. Another person was messing with the engine tune, didn't even give it time break in. Not me!!
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09-30-2013, 06:04 PM
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Looks good in body color.
09-30-2013, 06:10 PM
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This is Crystal Red Metallic? That seems really light. I love how it looks in your pictures, but when I see it in person (or at least the C6 version, not sure if it's the same), it looks dramatically darker, really more of a burgundy than red.
09-30-2013, 06:18 PM
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Looks good Josh! How much did you charge yourself to do it?
09-30-2013, 06:20 PM
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Body colored all the way. Looks more up scale, less boy racer, IMHO.