I did it again, painted front mesh
10-20-2003, 04:31 PM
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I did it again, painted front mesh
I couldn't resist. The other things I've painted sofar have turned out so well I had to. I really like the way this turned out. Let me know what you guys think. I tried to fix some of the glare and it turned out looking fuzzy on the hood but oh well.
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10-20-2003, 05:35 PM
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its ~ok~....
To me it calls a little TOO much attention to something as insignificant as a GRILL. The black was subtle enough that it was tasteful.
Now you SCREAM that you have a grill mesh.
To me it calls a little TOO much attention to something as insignificant as a GRILL. The black was subtle enough that it was tasteful.
Now you SCREAM that you have a grill mesh.
10-20-2003, 05:38 PM
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More of a classic look to it now... probably goes well with the painted side vents and rear grill... but to be honest, I think it looks like it's got a huge gaping grin now... but again, top marks for mods on a budget 
10-20-2003, 07:51 PM
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Originally posted by VelocityRedRX8
I like it. It's got a very classic look to it. I wonder how it would look on red, and also how the paint will hold up. Kudos for your effort!
I like it. It's got a very classic look to it. I wonder how it would look on red, and also how the paint will hold up. Kudos for your effort!
Greg dont change it if people dont like it
Do you like it?
10-20-2003, 08:16 PM
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Both of those pictures are WAY over exposed. If you can post a better picture so we can see the black on the car then we might get a better representation of the whole package.
10-20-2003, 09:05 PM
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Greg-
I like your willingness to experiment. IMO the silver treatments look good on the black making it a bit unique. But the grill might be too much-can't decide.
I know some were looking to smooth the badges but the posts leave them bu-ugly holes leading to dreadful bodywork. How about monochroming the badges so that their not as noticable?
This would be best on the black and I figure your our guy!
Go For It ! Send us pix
I like your willingness to experiment. IMO the silver treatments look good on the black making it a bit unique. But the grill might be too much-can't decide.
I know some were looking to smooth the badges but the posts leave them bu-ugly holes leading to dreadful bodywork. How about monochroming the badges so that their not as noticable?
This would be best on the black and I figure your our guy!
Go For It ! Send us pix
10-21-2003, 12:30 AM
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I like it. I think it may be a bit too bright though its always hard to tell from a picture. Maybe a darker silver paint like the color on the Titanium RX-8 would be a bit more subtle and still give you the look you're after.
10-23-2003, 11:37 AM
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i agree on maybe using a more subtle silver/ gray for the grill. the current silver is a little too bright for it. nice attempt though.
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10-24-2003, 01:00 AM
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I think it looks very nice - a "classic" appearance. As long as the paint holds up ok. If it starts to wear away much it will look like crap. If you really like the silver you might consider constructing a grille out of stainless steel or aluminum mesh. While you're at it, consider protecting the oil coolers and a/c condenser areas - they are woefully exposed to road debris -- check out other threads on this.
