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Keep Lakeshore Slate or go Flat Black??

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Old 09-24-2012, 08:15 AM
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Keep Lakeshore Slate or go Flat Black??

So, I have a 05' Coupe 6mt. I have to get'r repainted. Should I keep the LS color or roll Flat Black??
 
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Old 09-24-2012, 09:33 AM
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Since you have to reprint, I not a color that no one was done before?
 
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flat black is pretty sick if done correctly.
 
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Flat black has never been done before, you should do that.
 
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Flat black has never been done before, you should do that.
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:34 PM
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what are you Batman? Keep it LS or maybe try one of slate colors from Porsche.
 
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:42 PM
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Well my plan has always been to go flat black with my g35x. I happen to really like seeing vehicles in matt black. I vote yes for matt black, then post lots of pics. And let me know what you paid to get it painted. Im trying to decide between paint, and full wrap.
 
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Old 09-26-2012, 09:51 PM
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Paint it the same oem color that have a pro plasti dip it matte black and when your tired of it just peel it off and call it a day .
 
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Old 09-26-2012, 11:00 PM
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Try a wrap, if you don't like it, change it! I LOVE flat black but it is a little overdone IMO! Pick your favorite color and clear it in matte clear...
 
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Old 09-27-2012, 06:05 AM
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
LS but I'm biased.
 
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Get it painted back to the stock ls color, then when the paint has fully cured get it wrapped. Painted matte cars are a TON of upkeep. Wrapped ones are super duper easy to keep clean. With a matte paint job you have to crack out the polishing/rubbing compound every time a bird craps on your paint job.

Wrap it!!!
 
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Well, definitely sticking with the LS. Its just a great color and it shows the curves of the body very nice. Next thing is to find some good track/everyday coilovers. The wrap is a good idea, but I'm just not big on them. Worked at a Toyota dealership for a few years and saw some Scions wrapped in some pretty neat stuff in our showroom but never stayed on for to long.
 
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Old 09-30-2012, 11:02 PM
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what are the price ranges for wrapping?
i was thinking of getting my roof either painted matte black or getting the vinyl overlay...
not sure what to do yet, and not very lucky finding pix online...
 
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Old 10-01-2012, 03:08 PM
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Any flat paint is very difficult to maintain, even though it looks awesome... I wouldn't recommend it.
 
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