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Michael Kaul 07-06-2012 04:29 PM

Matte Black
 
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.

9krpmrx8 07-06-2012 04:37 PM

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.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/taddzilla/4002392837/http://www.flickr.com/photos/taddzilla/4002392837/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/taddzilla/, on Flickr

pdxhak 07-06-2012 04:45 PM

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.

Michael Kaul 07-06-2012 06:51 PM


Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 4301530)
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.

Thanks.

jsight 07-07-2012 12:04 AM

I think they look pretty good. Here are a few threads on the subject:

Flat Black - RX8Club.com
https://www.rx8club.com/exterior-app...-black-201789/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...rx-8-a-219512/

Wolfe 07-07-2012 01:37 AM

You have to wash it all the time. Matte Black gets filthy. IMO.

Arca_ex 07-07-2012 01:44 AM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4301521)
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.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3463/...59aab59e58.jpg
#70 Speedsource Mazda RX-8 by taddzilla, on Flickr

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.

monchie 07-07-2012 09:43 PM

Never liked the flat finished look. I'm into the glossy look.


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