Calling all Black Cherry Shinkas
04-18-2005, 05:56 PM
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Thanks and I love it! Use to drag myself in to work, but now can't wait to get in the car. Oh dear, is break-in 1,000 miles or kms? I just crossed 1,000 kms last night and figured she was all broken-in. Yes, it's a she and she has a name...
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04-23-2005, 10:51 PM
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the pix look great........especially the full side view.......the black cherry shows well...did you do anything to bring out the color.....I seem to have difficulty getting my photos to show what the eye sees.....
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04-24-2005, 09:30 AM
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With my digital camera I always get a little less than the eye see's so you really want to take the pic when the effect is at it's extreme.
Anyway if anyone needs it the dealers can get you touchup paint for shinka, the dealer by me gave it too me free.
Somebody needs to make a cool patch for the shinka, I've got a mazda RX8 racing jacket but I want a shinka patch for it. :D
Anyway if anyone needs it the dealers can get you touchup paint for shinka, the dealer by me gave it too me free.
Somebody needs to make a cool patch for the shinka, I've got a mazda RX8 racing jacket but I want a shinka patch for it. :D
04-24-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MattsShack
Today was a nice day outside so I took a few pictures of my 8 before driving it around :D
the black cherry really did come out fantastic in that pic.....I just noticed that youve got aeroflares, side and rear.....did that come that way from the factory or did you do it?
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04-24-2005, 02:03 PM
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The aeroflares where on the 8 when I bought it 
but I have painted a MazdaSpeed spoiler (I used to paint cars for a living) that I am debating on installing. I like the look with out a spoiler and hate to drill holes in the deck lid.
When I bought this car I had the dealer do most everything (besides clear markers). I figured that way if I had trouble with anything they would have to fix it and I would get a loaner car
As far as the color showing up in the pictures: I have waxed the car with NXT wax. (I have not tried any other brands; it is what we used on a few show cars I painted). It does seem to help the color show in the sun, plus it also adds more depth to the paint.
I got some touch up paint from the deal when I bought my car. If they have trouble finding the paint, just ask them for the touch up paint for the Miata with the same color.
Thank you for all the complements on the pictures and car. I really love this car. :D
but I have painted a MazdaSpeed spoiler (I used to paint cars for a living) that I am debating on installing. I like the look with out a spoiler and hate to drill holes in the deck lid. When I bought this car I had the dealer do most everything (besides clear markers). I figured that way if I had trouble with anything they would have to fix it and I would get a loaner car
As far as the color showing up in the pictures: I have waxed the car with NXT wax. (I have not tried any other brands; it is what we used on a few show cars I painted). It does seem to help the color show in the sun, plus it also adds more depth to the paint.
I got some touch up paint from the deal when I bought my car. If they have trouble finding the paint, just ask them for the touch up paint for the Miata with the same color.
Thank you for all the complements on the pictures and car. I really love this car. :D
04-24-2005, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MattsShack
The aeroflares where on the 8 when I bought it but I have painted a MazdaSpeed spoiler (I used to paint cars for a living) that I am debating on installing. I like the look with out a spoiler and hate to drill holes in the deck lid.
When I bought this car I had the dealer do most everything (besides clear markers). I figured that way if I had trouble with anything they would have to fix it and I would get a loaner car
As far as the color showing up in the pictures: I have waxed the car with NXT wax. (I have not tried any other brands; it is what we used on a few show cars I painted). It does seem to help the color show in the sun, plus it also adds more depth to the paint.
I got some touch up paint from the deal when I bought my car. If they have trouble finding the paint, just ask them for the touch up paint for the Miata with the same color.
Thank you for all the complements on the pictures and car. I really love this car. :D
but I have painted a MazdaSpeed spoiler (I used to paint cars for a living) that I am debating on installing. I like the look with out a spoiler and hate to drill holes in the deck lid. When I bought this car I had the dealer do most everything (besides clear markers). I figured that way if I had trouble with anything they would have to fix it and I would get a loaner car
As far as the color showing up in the pictures: I have waxed the car with NXT wax. (I have not tried any other brands; it is what we used on a few show cars I painted). It does seem to help the color show in the sun, plus it also adds more depth to the paint.
I got some touch up paint from the deal when I bought my car. If they have trouble finding the paint, just ask them for the touch up paint for the Miata with the same color.
Thank you for all the complements on the pictures and car. I really love this car. :D
im workin on an appearance pkg and thinkin about a borla cat back.....ive got finishers on the way.....you know what they say? ONE MOD IS TOO MANY AND A THOUSAND IS NEVER ENOUGH!!! lol
04-29-2005, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady_Shinka
Added rims, strakes and first time wax. Waiting on clear bulbs for my clear corners.
04-29-2005, 10:23 PM
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sure did, I believe I sent you an email......they look great.....Im going to try to put them on sunday....if the weather holds out...
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05-24-2005, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by lourx8
Hi everyone, former VR and now Shinka. Just wanted to drop in and say hello. One question, what are you guys using to clean your seats?
05-24-2005, 04:29 PM
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I havent had to clean them yet......have new rules where the shinka is concerned.....no one under the age of 18 and no food!!!!! the suv carries the greyhound and anything else that may cause dirt damage.....:-)
05-25-2005, 09:38 AM
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So far I've used all Meguiars stuff. Although I see myself converting to Zaino in the future, just to try it out.
Shinka213, did you ever apply Zaino to your Shinka? Before and after pictures if so?
Shinka213, did you ever apply Zaino to your Shinka? Before and after pictures if so?
