Painting my S flat/matte black
09-13-2007, 12:57 PM
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Painting my S flat/matte black
Ok ive been pondering this for a while, mostly because there isn't a single body panel on my S that isn't f***ed up in some way, and I personally haven't ever seen a pic of an S in flat black, plus the fact that I think its bitchin' looking!
I was just curious to see if anyone here had attempted it or had any experience with this type of thing, either having done it personally or had a shop do it or something.
I have done some google searches and whatnot, but haven't really come up with anything concrete yet.
Also, I know that Sport Compact Car magazine did a whole writeup on painting their project STi flat black, but I can't find the issue in my archive, and thought I would reach out to you all to see what I can find out. Here's a pic of a Porsche GT2 that's been done that way.....
I was just curious to see if anyone here had attempted it or had any experience with this type of thing, either having done it personally or had a shop do it or something.
I have done some google searches and whatnot, but haven't really come up with anything concrete yet.
Also, I know that Sport Compact Car magazine did a whole writeup on painting their project STi flat black, but I can't find the issue in my archive, and thought I would reach out to you all to see what I can find out. Here's a pic of a Porsche GT2 that's been done that way.....
09-13-2007, 01:40 PM
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ugly, flat black is an old muscle car thing, and i mean like 30s to 50s. i think by putting it on a modern day japanese sports car might both butch the car, and get you laughed at by most people. but it looks like you might already be there. so feel free. 
09-13-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Boofster,Sep 13 2007, 01:54 PM
I actually want to paint my wheels flat black but don't know any place that would do it.
2605 S Industrial Park Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 377-8000
They have flat black powder coat - expect to pay around $50-70 per wheel for strip and PC. I have had a couple sets of wheels done there.
One thing to consider about flat black on the car or the wheels - we live in a dusty environment, flat finishes will get dusty quicker and be more difficult to clean off.
I am thinking of bringing my AP2 wheels back to Gorilla and having them done in 40% gloss black (similar to the CE28N Time Attacks). I do like the time attacks but do not feel like spending $2400 for new wheels.
09-13-2007, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 9KRDLIN,Sep 13 2007, 02:40 PM
ugly, flat black is an old muscle car thing, and i mean like 30s to 50s. i think by putting it on a modern day japanese sports car might both butch the car, and get you laughed at by most people. but it looks like you might already be there. so feel free.
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dude,
a Home Depot faux finish ... like sponged red over tan with three coats of clear should look the shiznit. Of course, you should write Martha Stewart for sponsorship.
Seriously, what I think would look fabulous on the S is the Dodge metallic red we see o their latest cars. It is the perfect shade of red with deep metal flake. You don't want to waste the curves of the S and that Dodge metallic red would do a great job showing off the lines.
My S is beat too. Eventually I'll do the red thing.
a Home Depot faux finish ... like sponged red over tan with three coats of clear should look the shiznit. Of course, you should write Martha Stewart for sponsorship.
Seriously, what I think would look fabulous on the S is the Dodge metallic red we see o their latest cars. It is the perfect shade of red with deep metal flake. You don't want to waste the curves of the S and that Dodge metallic red would do a great job showing off the lines.
My S is beat too. Eventually I'll do the red thing.
