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Just got my car painted Flint Mica. I need opinions.

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Old 12-04-06, 05:01 PM
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And then center your emblems at the back
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I don't know much about anything, but it doesn't look very shiny for new paint to me. I like the color though. OLT hasn't been wrong about anything since I've been on the boards, so take his advice. Maybe mention to your friend now that you aren't happy but you want to wait a month before you do anything yo give the paint time to cure. That way it's not a surprise if you bring it up in a month. What % tint is that on your windows?
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Originally Posted by reggiek
Whatever color it really is, I like it. Just slap some chrome wheels on it, drop it and enjoy.
honestly

rest assured it looks good, so dont fret
Old 12-05-06, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by knihc2008
And then center your emblems at the back
Actually the centering of the emblems is beyong my control. For the 92 sc400 the emblems have prongs that fit into holes in the panel. I bought some black pearl emblems on eBay and they ended up being a little larger than the original badges.

In an attempt to cover the holes, the emblems have to be a little off center. I'm just going to have to get used to it guess. I was hoping no one would notice....
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Originally Posted by tkafam1
I don't know much about anything, but it doesn't look very shiny for new paint to me. I like the color though. OLT hasn't been wrong about anything since I've been on the boards, so take his advice. Maybe mention to your friend now that you aren't happy but you want to wait a month before you do anything yo give the paint time to cure. That way it's not a surprise if you bring it up in a month. What % tint is that on your windows?

Actually, I'm taking the car to my buddy so he can wet sand and buff the exterior to take out any trash in the clear coat and give it that shine. Although its shiny as hell in the sun now, I would like it sparkling.
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Originally Posted by tkafam1
I don't know much about anything, but it doesn't look very shiny for new paint to me. I like the color though. OLT hasn't been wrong about anything since I've been on the boards, so take his advice. Maybe mention to your friend now that you aren't happy but you want to wait a month before you do anything yo give the paint time to cure. That way it's not a surprise if you bring it up in a month. What % tint is that on your windows?
In NC, light transmission of the tinted window must be at least 35%. The last time I went to a regular inspection, they told me that I failed by 4%. Thank God for friend hook-ups. I know people that do inspections and kindly ignore my windows.
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kinda off topic but what front lip is that ?
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Originally Posted by sc250tt
kinda off topic but what front lip is that ?
It's the notorious Kaminari lip that everyone seems to hate because of that hideous picture they have on websites. In real life it actually looks great. Nice and subtle...
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