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Old 07-06-2012, 04:29 PM   #1
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After some searching, I've noticed I haven't found very many 8s with a Matte or flat color paint job. I'm wondering what your guys' opinions are on this style of paint for an RX8. Reason I ask is because I've seen this on a few cars here in town and I think it is a pretty sick look.
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Old 07-06-2012, 04:37 PM   #2
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If you search you will find a few threads on this subject. Looks are subjective but in my opinion flat black doesn't work on a typical street car, only on a menacing track car like the Speedsource RX-8.

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Old 07-06-2012, 04:45 PM   #3
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There are a couple of threads dedicated to this with plenty of pictures. Just run an advanced search in the media and exterior sections and you will find them.
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:51 PM   #4
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There are a couple of threads dedicated to this with plenty of pictures. Just run an advanced search in the media and exterior sections and you will find them.
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Old 07-07-2012, 12:04 AM   #5
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I think they look pretty good. Here are a few threads on the subject:

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Old 07-07-2012, 01:37 AM   #6
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You have to wash it all the time. Matte Black gets filthy. IMO.
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Old 07-07-2012, 01:44 AM   #7
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If you search you will find a few threads on this subject. Looks are subjective but in my opinion flat black doesn't work on a typical street car, only on a menacing track car like the Speedsource RX-8.

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Matte black looks terrible IMO. The Speedsource car is Satin Black which looks much better. Doesn't look like primer. But that car has a finish that you can only get with either Vinyl or a lot of money and a talented painter with the proper equipment.
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Old 07-07-2012, 09:43 PM   #8
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Never liked the flat finished look. I'm into the glossy look.
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