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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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The sickest type of paint?

Hey,

1) Going to paint the following, since all are chipping to hell, - grille, rear trim, metallic bar (in between rear window, and the tiny window), my wiper arms, and the word "maxima" in the back of my car... what type of black should I use (I'm only going to buy one type cause I'm a cheap ***) i.e. flat, semi-flat, high-gloss, etc.

2) Also going to paint my calipers... I've got a black car... what colour do you think best suits it??? I was thinking red, or dark grey. BTW I've got the saw blade rims.

Thanks for your opinions!!!
Old Oct 4, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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r u trying to use house paint to paint your car? First, don't do that...go get some touch up paint and do it right. It'll look worse then chipped otherwise.

Use whatever high temp paint you want for the calipers. I'd go with grey
Old Oct 4, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by torontomaxima
Hey,

1) Going to paint the following, since all are chipping to hell, - grille, rear trim, metallic bar (in between rear window, and the tiny window), my wiper arms, and the word "maxima" in the back of my car... what type of black should I use (I'm only going to buy one type cause I'm a cheap ***) i.e. flat, semi-flat, high-gloss, etc.
use semi gloss black will look more original and does a good job of hiding runs.
Originally Posted by torontomaxima
2) Also going to paint my calipers... I've got a black car... what colour do you think best suits it??? I was thinking red, or dark grey. BTW I've got the saw blade rims.

Thanks for your opinions!!!
personnally i'd do the grey

but don't forget :
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Old Oct 5, 2003 | 03:42 AM
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Thanks for the opinions guys! I'll get a link to the before and after pics when I'm done!
Old Oct 5, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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i actually prfer house paint on cars seems like it is the new honda trend

lol
Old Oct 5, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by xenomax
i actually prfer house paint on cars seems like it is the new honda trend

lol

right along with trash can exhaust and cardboard body kits...
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by xenomax
i actually prfer house paint on cars seems like it is the new honda trend

lol
Might as well put a type-r sticker on your honda lawnmower too.
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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