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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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I posted this in another thread but I figured I would here also...

Well about 3 months ago my Z06 got keyed by an ex employee of mine. Well after months of fighting with the insurance company, I finally settled with them and the car is now in paint. I figured I would post up some pics to show you guys the way she looks. Its kinda scary but I wanted it done this way b/c I feel its the right way(no tape lines). The front bumper is still on the car in these pics but you get the idea. Car should be done within the next 2 weeks then its off to the trans shop for a new clutch, completely built 6 speed and a set of 3.90's, and I also have a Magic Stick 4 cam kit waiting for install right afterwards








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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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wow thats looks like alot of work. Glad I am not the painter.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Nice.... ever thought of painting a custom color?

I've seen a candy black car at a show once... it had a bright metallic base, with a few layers of translucent black on top of the silver. Amazing!

If I had to paint my Torch Red Z, I'd consider painting it that metallic version of red listed above....
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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You seriously need to find that ex-employee and beat the F-ck out of him Nice car by the way.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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I bet you can't wait to get her back. Nice looking car. I'm a bit partial to black cars.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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thats the only way to paint a car. Black is hard to blend and it fades quite easy.

Mine looks like that too, still. I should hve mine back in a few weeks. Sorry to hear about some a-hole that keyed your car. i haven't heard my car with the cam in it for over 6 months already. So i know your pain. Hard to see it all apart like that.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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when mine gets painted i will be doing a metallic translucent black over the torch red i think it would look SICK.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Wouldn't mind having mine painted sunset orange metallic. I just love that color.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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I did want to go with something custom, but #1.. I dont keep cars long enough, so resale might not be that good and #2.. Its daily drivin and rock chips are a bitch..LOL
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scramblerman
Wouldn't mind having mine painted sunset orange metallic. I just love that color.
Love the orange metallic!
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