Project Triple MMM
02-14-2012, 06:12 PM
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Yes factory paint code in PPG's Shopline brand. It's a pretty close match, The only time you can tell a difference in the shade of the color is if the car is under street lights at night and from certain angles it looks a little lighter
02-14-2012, 06:25 PM
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One guy on here has an lt1 camaro that he painted medium patriot red metallic and it looks like MMM but a little darker and a little more red. It's a sick color! can't remember his username though
02-14-2012, 06:55 PM
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that's interesting man. My car always looks too light to me compared to other mmm cars on tech. If the lighting is right it looks exactly the same but in direct sunlight it's a little too light.
One guy on here has an lt1 camaro that he painted medium patriot red metallic and it looks like MMM but a little darker and a little more red. It's a sick color! can't remember his username though
One guy on here has an lt1 camaro that he painted medium patriot red metallic and it looks like MMM but a little darker and a little more red. It's a sick color! can't remember his username though
02-14-2012, 07:24 PM
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Also take into consideration here that it's fresh paint for most of the car, and what is old has been buffed within an inch of its life. That kind of care in a paint job always richens a metallic color.
Been lurking this thread for a while now and have to say, STELLAR job here bro.
As you said, I'm not 100% on the wheels myself. I think a nice polished wheel would make the car stand out, even with all the black accenting.
Keep up the good work, and keep us posted.
Been lurking this thread for a while now and have to say, STELLAR job here bro.
As you said, I'm not 100% on the wheels myself. I think a nice polished wheel would make the car stand out, even with all the black accenting.
Keep up the good work, and keep us posted.
02-14-2012, 07:51 PM
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Also take into consideration here that it's fresh paint for most of the car, and what is old has been buffed within an inch of its life. That kind of care in a paint job always richens a metallic color.
Been lurking this thread for a while now and have to say, STELLAR job here bro.
As you said, I'm not 100% on the wheels myself. I think a nice polished wheel would make the car stand out, even with all the black accenting.
Keep up the good work, and keep us posted.
Been lurking this thread for a while now and have to say, STELLAR job here bro.
As you said, I'm not 100% on the wheels myself. I think a nice polished wheel would make the car stand out, even with all the black accenting.
Keep up the good work, and keep us posted.
02-15-2012, 08:11 AM
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I can't see close enough but are those the depo pre-whistlered headlights? If not you did a hell of a job on the factory housings. I tried cleaning the lenses up on mine after I whistlered them and I just couldn't get them how I wanted...so I got the depo's. Haven't installed yet but I hear good things.
What did you use to paint that strut tower brace? Looks clean as hell. If it's in the thread I missed it I apologize.
What did you use to paint that strut tower brace? Looks clean as hell. If it's in the thread I missed it I apologize.
02-15-2012, 12:45 PM
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I can't see close enough but are those the depo pre-whistlered headlights? If not you did a hell of a job on the factory housings. I tried cleaning the lenses up on mine after I whistlered them and I just couldn't get them how I wanted...so I got the depo's. Haven't installed yet but I hear good things.
What did you use to paint that strut tower brace? Looks clean as hell. If it's in the thread I missed it I apologize.
What did you use to paint that strut tower brace? Looks clean as hell. If it's in the thread I missed it I apologize.
The STB is painted with BC/CC, brilliant black pearl and then SPI clear.
02-15-2012, 02:15 PM
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No those headlights were on the car when i bought it, i'm sure somebody took them apart and did the whistler mod on them. The len's have been wetsanded and buffed but there is still some small stress cracks in the lens that wont come out so i will getting another set sometime.
The STB is painted with BC/CC, brilliant black pearl and then SPI clear.
The STB is painted with BC/CC, brilliant black pearl and then SPI clear.
02-15-2012, 03:06 PM
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The corner lights actually don't have any clear on them, i did those before i started doing any of the engine bay painting. I used the Rustoleum tint on those, 2 coats and it came out pretty good so i just left them alone. No doubt with the clear it gives it some uv protection as well as being able to buff if they get scratched up but when i get headlights i may pick up a pair of the black clear corners.
Being museum worthy not so much
but thanks. 
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Only questions I have are: Have you plugged up the hole in the lid from the A.I.R. hose? And, have you hooked your IAT sensor up?
Those two things popped right out at me in your pics... but besides that, very very slick ride. I also agree that ride is fikse worthy, that would totally top that car off. Great work man!
Those two things popped right out at me in your pics... but besides that, very very slick ride. I also agree that ride is fikse worthy, that would totally top that car off. Great work man!
