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returnofthereal · 10-20-2008, 05:05 PM

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and black out taillights... eww no. that reminds me of the 3rd gen cheap black out stuff.

To each their own though.

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Im glad to see the black lights coming back I cant stand the clear look. I agree click on black outs were trendy but a good job of Clear coat with black mixed in is awesome.
My 2 cents

The_Stache · 10-20-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lalometalik

care to explain?

Flat or satin paint is actually rough (look up the differences in paints, the info is out there). Meaning to clean it you need to spend more time with it and use special products (soaps etc) so that you don't get streaks, dry spots (water on flat surface does not dry evenly), or remove the paint (flat paint has little to NO protectant. This means no drive through car washes and a FULL detail every time you wash or even drive in the rain. You also won't want to use your washer fluid to clean your windshield because you will get uneven drying marks when the fluid hits your paint.

All together its just not worth the pain and effort.

lalometalik · 10-20-2008, 05:20 PM

thanks

Mr_Draco · 10-20-2008, 05:24 PM

Imo, flat black looks good on most cars but I would only do it if the car was just going to be a show car. If the car was going to be driven at all I wouldn't do it because of the absolute pain it is to keep clean like diarmadhi said. Also for the blacked out tail lights, check your state laws first. I don't about other states but in NC they are illegal.

I Love Bowties · 10-20-2008, 05:45 PM

I saw a 2009 gtr with a flat black vynal on it and I was like OOOOOOOOOOO SNAp that would look sexy on a real car not one that falls apart after the first launch.

Bone'Maro · 10-20-2008, 06:18 PM

Flat black would be a bitch to take care of.

JustinZS · 10-20-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone'Maro

Flat black would be a bitch to take care of.

Yea it would but it would look sick too!!

headpunter · 10-20-2008, 06:34 PM

bottom line

it is a really expensive paint job considering if any piece is mess up it cant be touched up. it has to be stripped and repainted. if you want a rock chip repaired it requires a full repaint of the effected panels. all in all if you dont have a shitload of money you wont be able to keep up with the maintence, not even considering the cleaning required.

dont get me wrong some cars look awesome with flat black paint but the average joe cant afford the upkeep.

thoenew · 10-20-2008, 09:12 PM

kinda like this?

camaro5 · 10-20-2008, 09:16 PM

Ryan Newman's 2009 Sprint Cup car:

Congoman775 · 10-20-2008, 09:28 PM

Im having flat black stripes done on my Black SS.

Thats as close to a flat black car as im going to go.

camaro5 · 10-20-2008, 09:40 PM

This Mustang was at Barrett Jackson LV. Flat black hood stripes

justindabull · 10-20-2008, 10:16 PM

I am thinking cyber gray with flat black stripes..

*Milk 1027* · 10-20-2008, 11:19 PM

10-20-2008, 05:20 PM	#17
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10-20-2008, 06:34 PM	#22
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	bottom line it is a really expensive paint job considering if any piece is mess up it cant be touched up. it has to be stripped and repainted. if you want a rock chip repaired it requires a full repaint of the effected panels. all in all if you dont have a shitload of money you wont be able to keep up with the maintence, not even considering the cleaning required. dont get me wrong some cars look awesome with flat black paint but the average joe cant afford the upkeep. __________________ Stop Whinging

10-20-2008, 11:19 PM	#28
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10-20-2008, 05:05 PM	#15
returnofthereal Drives: 69,71,84 Camaros Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 21	. and black out taillights... eww no. that reminds me of the 3rd gen cheap black out stuff. To each their own though. [/QUOTE] Im glad to see the black lights coming back I cant stand the clear look. I agree click on black outs were trendy but a good job of Clear coat with black mixed in is awesome. My 2 cents

10-20-2008, 05:24 PM	#18
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Imo, flat black looks good on most cars but I would only do it if the car was just going to be a show car. If the car was going to be driven at all I wouldn't do it because of the absolute pain it is to keep clean like diarmadhi said. Also for the blacked out tail lights, check your state laws first. I don't about other states but in NC they are illegal.

10-20-2008, 05:45 PM	#19
I Love Bowties Drives: 2009 maro hopefully on its way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	I saw a 2009 gtr with a flat black vynal on it and I was like OOOOOOOOOOO SNAp that would look sexy on a real car not one that falls apart after the first launch.

10-20-2008, 06:18 PM	#20
Bone'Maro Drives: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 20	Flat black would be a bitch to take care of.

10-20-2008, 09:12 PM	#23
thoenew Camaro-mustang killer Drives: '96 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 9	kinda like this?

10-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#24
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Ryan Newman's 2009 Sprint Cup car:

10-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#25
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	Im having flat black stripes done on my Black SS. Thats as close to a flat black car as im going to go.

10-20-2008, 09:40 PM	#26
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	This Mustang was at Barrett Jackson LV. Flat black hood stripes

10-20-2008, 10:16 PM	#27
justindabull Drives: 1973 corolla coupe "te27" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii Posts: 10	I am thinking cyber gray with flat black stripes..