Fresh Out of the Paint Booth
12-09-2008, 06:30 AM
#1
Fresh Out of the Paint Booth Ok, some requests have came in for the pix. So, I will post a few. The front license plate cover will be painted to match, just waiting on a couple parts to come in to have a few things painted. They also installed new rotors, painted the calipers & installed Hawk performance pads. There is a picture before the paint to refresh your memory.
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12-09-2008, 04:09 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys. It is hard to tell from the pictures, but there was heavy damage to the rear quarter panels when I bought it from the insurance company. It was a 'total loss', but not a salvaged title since no frame damage.
Why I painted other than black? Well, I live on a tropical island. There are 4 T/As here....2 black (including mine), a pewter and a midnight blue. I wanted something different. Plus when you live on a tropical island, it rains ALL the time. Even if you wash your car daily, it looks dirty most of the time. I wanted a color that wouldn't look as dirty as fast.
The paint code is PB5 if I remember correctly. It is Dodge's Ram new color, they call it Electric Blue Pearl.
I do have plans on changing the rims, Im just waiting to get past the holidays and want to wear out the tires that are on it, since they are new. I am looking at the black Z06 rims that I have seen on ebay. I have been looking for the guy that used to sell a pair that was offeset in the rear, but haven't seen him online lately. This is the design I am looking at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-18...Q5fAccessories
I do plan on doing an exhaust upgrade, but Im not sure what I want to do yet. I plan to go long tubes eventually. I love to Corsas, look and sound. But I kind of want to go true duals too...I just haven't decided yet.
Also, if I go with the black Z06 rims, I am also thinking the possibility of the black dual striping on the hood. Haven't made up my mind till I get the rims on it.
Yes, the front license plate will be repainted when the upper roof panel arrives. It bubbled and talked to the dealer about the recall, just waiting on parts now. I also just got a set of fuel rail covers. Im gonna shoot them body color as well to accent the motor a little. I didn't take pix of the sills or engine bay, yet. Ill try to snap some tonight if its still light outside. When my friend painted it, he did it right. He took out everything, seals, panels, etc...just a few touch ups need to be done to be perfect.
Why I painted other than black? Well, I live on a tropical island. There are 4 T/As here....2 black (including mine), a pewter and a midnight blue. I wanted something different. Plus when you live on a tropical island, it rains ALL the time. Even if you wash your car daily, it looks dirty most of the time. I wanted a color that wouldn't look as dirty as fast.
The paint code is PB5 if I remember correctly. It is Dodge's Ram new color, they call it Electric Blue Pearl.
I do have plans on changing the rims, Im just waiting to get past the holidays and want to wear out the tires that are on it, since they are new. I am looking at the black Z06 rims that I have seen on ebay. I have been looking for the guy that used to sell a pair that was offeset in the rear, but haven't seen him online lately. This is the design I am looking at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-18...Q5fAccessories
I do plan on doing an exhaust upgrade, but Im not sure what I want to do yet. I plan to go long tubes eventually. I love to Corsas, look and sound. But I kind of want to go true duals too...I just haven't decided yet.
Also, if I go with the black Z06 rims, I am also thinking the possibility of the black dual striping on the hood. Haven't made up my mind till I get the rims on it.
Yes, the front license plate will be repainted when the upper roof panel arrives. It bubbled and talked to the dealer about the recall, just waiting on parts now. I also just got a set of fuel rail covers. Im gonna shoot them body color as well to accent the motor a little. I didn't take pix of the sills or engine bay, yet. Ill try to snap some tonight if its still light outside. When my friend painted it, he did it right. He took out everything, seals, panels, etc...just a few touch ups need to be done to be perfect.
12-09-2008, 08:31 PM
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i feel ya. i cant stand any dust on the car. during spring i washed my bright red car every single day, and i still wasnt satisfied. car is garaged too.
12-10-2008, 03:38 AM
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Thanks guys, I really like it as well. So many more people notice it going down the road as compared to the black. I have had way more comments on it, especially by non-enthusiasts. I has a 60 some year old lady ask me today what the color was called. I thought it was cute.
12-10-2008, 06:56 PM
#17
I know the feeling. I have a white V-6 and I didn't want people to confuse them. One of my good friends has a pewter, so I didn't want people thinking I was copying him. So, it was either back to black or try something new. I am happy with the choice. I defiantly love the look of the CETA bumper. I think all the T/As look better with it, but that is just my opinion.
