Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

One year later...my appearance thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-07-2012, 04:56 PM
  #21  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (28)
 
ZexGX's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: under a JEGS hat
Posts: 2,793
Received 14 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

Looks great, aside from the wheels (not a fan). Could use a black/LED 3rd brake light.
Old 09-07-2012, 05:08 PM
  #22  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Furious1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central IL
Posts: 985
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks all! I am keeping the rims, I'm sure at some point I'll want to throw them back on, as I really like them. Who knows, I might want to revert back to a mostly stock look.
Old 09-07-2012, 06:04 PM
  #23  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (30)
 
djfury05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beaufort, SC
Posts: 3,428
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Looks really nice.. I think a white/silver/navy blue bird on the license plate cover up front would tie in the stripes nicely.
Old 09-07-2012, 06:29 PM
  #24  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
bj350hp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Gainesville FL
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by carlos64030
I'm sure it's just me, but I think the car looked better with the factory wheels. Clean lookin' car, though.
This.

Clean car, I like all the other stuff just not the wheels.
Old 09-07-2012, 07:54 PM
  #25  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Furious1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central IL
Posts: 985
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I know, I know...hence why I still have the factory setup. As I mentioned, I prefer something with a lip, and enjoy the look of a staggered setup.
Old 09-07-2012, 08:31 PM
  #26  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (8)
 
Mr.z/28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 1,433
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

6LE Carbon Fiber CETA FTW!
Old 09-07-2012, 08:48 PM
  #27  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Furious1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central IL
Posts: 985
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I really like the look of those, but I beware the fitment issues I have heard about...
Old 09-07-2012, 08:52 PM
  #28  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
silverWS.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: OKC
Posts: 587
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Looks great! I would add some Trans Am overlays to break up the white on the side
Old 09-08-2012, 02:00 AM
  #29  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (57)
 
99'CajunFirehawk157's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 2,771
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts

Default

I like it, lets talk about the plastidip ceta mod: I have 2 cans and have been meaning to do mine, what special prep did you do and how many coats? Holding up ok?

PS-Long as YOU are happy with the way YOUR car looks, who cares what the others say!
Old 09-08-2012, 06:23 AM
  #30  
TECH Enthusiast
 
JHL88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SC
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

tastefully done looks great!
Old 09-08-2012, 06:39 AM
  #31  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Furious1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central IL
Posts: 985
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157
I like it, lets talk about the plastidip ceta mod: I have 2 cans and have been meaning to do mine, what special prep did you do and how many coats? Holding up ok?

PS-Long as YOU are happy with the way YOUR car looks, who cares what the others say!
I clay bar'd the area, wiped it down, taped it off and sprayed 2 thick coats. You have to move sorta quick otherwise the first layer will cure and want to pull up with the tape. Piece of cake. And if you have any over spray, just rub it off. It has held up great.
Old 09-08-2012, 12:00 PM
  #32  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
dabest09's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,861
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Looks good! I think the only thing it really needs to complete the look is for it to be lowered. That'll make the wheels look so much better also. Even lowering the car with stock ws6 wheels makes everything look better.

You should do the front bird on the license plate cover in blue!
Old 09-08-2012, 02:00 PM
  #33  
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
junior98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I agree that doing the plate cover, "pontiac" on the back, and the words on the doors would look awesome and break it up.

It looks awesome white but I think it COULD (I'd have to see it) look even better if you painted your mirrors and sail panel black, and since you're familiar with plastidip you can do it temporarily just to get a feel for what it looks like!
Old 09-08-2012, 02:57 PM
  #34  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Furious1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central IL
Posts: 985
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Here is a photoshop I did of what I want the car to look like lowered. Maybe wishful thinking (esp. in the rear) but we'll see. Gives me some motivation to save up for it and figure it out.
Old 09-08-2012, 03:35 PM
  #35  
Launching!
 
Cra-Z Larry's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Honey Brook, Pa.
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks Great!! All of your mods have complimented the car. Some good suggestions posted here! Personally, I'd acsent the PONTIAC on the rear, remove the Trans Am from the sides (possibly replace with the blue WS-6 badges) and do the overlay on the front firebird plate, in blue of course and last of all DON'T touch those wheels!!! You're absolutely right, they're popular for a reason!! But then what do I know, I'm just a Camaro guy!!!!!!!! Good Luck, Larry.
Old 09-08-2012, 04:12 PM
  #36  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (9)
 
King Nothing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Valley
Posts: 4,760
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 19 Posts

Default

looks awesome!!
Old 09-08-2012, 09:42 PM
  #37  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
TImmy_Jones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

100% perfect from the rear...blue seems to clash on the hood.

White ws6 is almost the nicest FBody every made (read SOM) and yours is just incredible.
Old 09-09-2012, 10:12 AM
  #38  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Furious1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central IL
Posts: 985
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I've been messing around and made some flat caps for the wheels, you can see them here on the rear. Thoughts? I have a few more ideas that I'm working on with these as well, hopefully I'll have them done soon...


Last edited by Furious1; 09-09-2012 at 10:30 AM.
Old 09-09-2012, 11:56 AM
  #39  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (104)
 
PontiacFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Kearney, NE
Posts: 3,668
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

No, to the flat caps.
Old 09-09-2012, 12:18 PM
  #40  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (4)
 
SnIpEz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: League City, TX
Posts: 979
Received 13 Likes on 13 Posts

Default

I prefer the black BB stripes, but otherwise, looks extremely well taken care of


Quick Reply: One year later...my appearance thread



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:24 PM.