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Old 10-26-2009, 03:47 PM
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Just got my first goot (Y). 95 Hatch, loving it so far.

Anyway, I go to school in basically a body shop, so paint, dings and stuff like that is really no problem. The problem is, I really don't know how I want to paint it. I've been ripping hair out over a nice, clean color and design for it.

I'm leaning towards all black with minor red parts, such as beauty trim (the rim trim stuff), red underglow, red shift ****, pedals, stuff like that. Even a red pin stripe somewhere would like nice on black. I've recently bought VHT Niteshade to tint the lights, but I just like the black lights on red instead of black on black. I guess I just need an outside opinion on I guess a theme for the car. Thanks in advance

It looks like this as of now.
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Was also thinking of maybe black with a thick red stripe going over the tail lights. Also, (jeeze I sound picky) I'd kinda like to keep the hood black to keep the civic type cf look
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:02 PM
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No pin stripe. No thick red stripe going over the lights. Keep it simple trust me. Black would look clean with black rims and a red lip. Minor other cosmetic red parts like you listed would look good as well.
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:09 PM
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Guess you're right. But with the chance to paint the car ANYTHING for free, wouldn't you want a real nice color too? Haha, might end up keeping it black, too. What do you think about the black on black lights?
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:23 PM
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hmm how about a black with red or gold flake in it

black w/ gold


Fire Red flake over jet black candy
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:25 PM
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Gotta admit, they both look real hot, but it's just not me
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:32 PM
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The black on black lights are growing on me, but still thinking solid black is TOO simple. Any 'nice' designs?
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:34 PM
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satin black i think yes?
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:37 PM
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matte finish is tough! but you'll catch **** if ur car cant back up its stance. my car looks like a fishing lure, but when its running right....
and wtf is up with all the stoopras on the site today??? i go AWOL for like 36hrs and the forum has gone to the yoders... yuck!
 

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i like black with gold/bronze flakes, then some gold/bronze circuit 8's
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:42 PM
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That satin black looks real good, but it just seems too much like black primer y'know? Brent I love that style. I'm not worried about rice too much right now, I just wanna get the most out of the class then worry about engine parts and such. It's completely stock except for the engine was swapped for a d15b7; better than the stock CX one I guess.

What do you think about like.. a giant atari logo starting from the back? haha
 


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