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12-26-04, 09:45 PM
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|  Thinking of painting the car Satin black, what do you think?
I'm thinking about seriuosly changing the color of my C-4 to Satin (Satan) black.
what do you think?   Up Date: I've decided not to go for it right now, it was just an idea I was entertaining for a while, I do like the stock color but also being who I am, I get bored very easily, so in result, I thought about changing the color of my car and to think about doing it in a color that nobody dared do on they're perfectly running, and in good body conditioned Vette. Mahalo for all your comments gang!!!
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12-26-04, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Springfield Louisiana.
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On the look for a C5 |
Like the Black.
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12-26-04, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Indiana
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My Corvette(s):
1987 Z52 Black Convertible |
Cant go wrong with black, but I might be a little biased  .
Justin
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12-26-04, 10:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
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My Corvette(s):
1987 Z51 Silver Coupe |
What did you use to alter your photo Kalani? Adobe? 
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12-26-04, 10:56 PM
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1970 LS5 Coupe |
That would sure be unique! How do you care for such a finish? If you waxed it, wouldn't it become too glossy? Just thinking of how to keep the look for years to come....
Either choice it's a great looking car!
Vince
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12-26-04, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NW Iowa
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1990 red convert 6 sp |
Primer black ? nostalgic look ? lol  | |
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12-26-04, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken What did you use to alter your photo Kalani? Adobe?
Good job! | I wish I could claim being the one who did this, but it was actully a buddy of mine who has the Photo shop skill's Ken.
I will be sure to ask for you and give you the info on what program he uses ok.
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12-26-04, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinn That would sure be unique! How do you care for such a finish? If you waxed it, wouldn't it become too glossy? Just thinking of how to keep the look for years to come....
Either choice it's a great looking car!
Vince | Well, I'm not sure but there will be clear sprayed over the flat black, so I would guess that I'd clean it like I normally would, I'm sure somebody who would know for sure will step in and correct me if I'm out in left field some where. 
Mahalo for the nice comment by the way.
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12-27-04, 12:05 AM
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To me, the met. turquoise is super fine.
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12-27-04, 02:29 AM
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1987 Z51 Silver Coupe |
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Originally Posted by Da Hawaiian Punch I will be sure to ask for you and give you the info on what program he uses ok. | Thanks Kalani. | |
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12-27-04, 02:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ankara TURKEY
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1995 6 Speed Manual Coupe |
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Originally Posted by Da Hawaiian Punch I'm thinking about seriuosly changing the color of my C-4 to Satin (Satan) black.
what do you think? | Wooooooov, looks perfect... Like the "invisible aircraft". Looks odd, scary, misterious, and all...
Selim
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12-27-04, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Richmond, VA
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1991 Red Conv. |
Well, yes, no, yes, no, y-e-s, n-o. Oh damn, New Years resolution--Be more decisive!!!!!
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12-27-04, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL
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1996 LT4, Z51 CE Coupe -- (sold to Hrtbeat1) |
the matte black looks un-finished... and a bit ricey 
I like the turquoise... very rare color, and very well liked too. Your car looks so awesome the way it is, I couldn't see changing it!
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12-27-04, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edgerton, OH USA
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1959 black 270hp (9/2/69) 1981 Beige L81(10/20/80) |
It looks very sinister and old school at the same time. One of the best ways to do it is to use black primer followed with a clear coat with flattening agent added. You can knock the gloss down to almost nothing with enough flattener in the clear. You can wash it, wax it, whatever after that and the top coat clear also gives UV protection. Wax may make it a little shineyer but it will never be more than a satin finish.
Go for it. 
Tom
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12-27-04, 10:46 AM
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'06 Daytona Orange Drop Top |
I don't think I've ever seen a "Rat Rod" Vette before...
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