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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Had this on my GTP and i was wondering if anyone knew what type of paint job that is or if ya have any pictures of similar paint jobs.

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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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looks like a custom paint job
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Its a marble effect paint job from what I can tell.
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYo3Mg4UFtU
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 02:34 AM
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An ugly one.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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Some kind of custom finish no doubt
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by scj
An ugly one.
^^^ agreed^^^

it looks good used on bikes though...
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It's called bagging. Layer the base one, hit it with crinkled plastic bag. Let dry, layer clear on, cut and buff. I agree looks good on bikes... This is my buddies. We made one attempt at doing my CBR tank fender and helmet. Maybe another soon...

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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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its called marblizer from house of kolor. that stuffs been around for years. ive never done a whole car with it but ive used it in graphics and stripes more than a few times. its a cool affect but can become to much in a hurry!
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Id call the color "Front end collision"
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Lol looks crazy on a full car...poor gtp. I wouldn't mind having the tranny out of it to put in my sisters gtp.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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nothing is left of her now =[
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