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capri303

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« on: February 23, 2004, 05:46:00 PM »

I just wanted to see how many people prefer painting graphics on their car versus a solid color.

If you prefer graphics then would you go vinyl or painted?
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Razzamatazzboca

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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2004, 11:58:00 PM »

Personally, I like a solid clean look.
I feel it's classier, but thats just mho.
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2004, 01:33:00 PM »

it really depends on what u want? i mean by grafics i assume u mean fast n furious type. then i would go with vinyl (so u could change them if u like). but for flames and things of this nature. i would go with paint. i am a sleeper type guy so i like solid paint. now if u plan on put'n a body kit on then i would defintely go with some sort of grafic cause your trick'n it out.
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lionhrt

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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2004, 02:47:00 PM »

I agree with Bill (shocker) I like the solid color altho i have seen some tricked out cars that are sweet but I could not see paying more than a car is worth for a paint job.
Did you know why Bill likes the solid colors? its because he is so old he remembers when cars only came in black.  
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2004, 04:52:00 PM »

Now your girlfriend told me she likes solids too, solid bodies like mine.
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« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2004, 07:19:00 PM »

Vinyl is the way to go for graphics.  That way you can remove them or change them without repainting the car.
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2004, 08:20:00 AM »

I know what you mean, my paint job is worth more than the car, and it's a solid color.  But Damn it looks good.
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2004, 09:45:00 AM »

Same for my car to. Color cost more then the car and would had been double that else where. She just looks sweet in the solid coloring.
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« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2004, 03:45:00 AM »

solid color is nice but if your looking for a different look that, and want to be totally different then go with the graphics.
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2004, 06:06:00 AM »

Wow, I'm glad I took the time to paint my own then.  It cost me less than $100 to do 5 coats of base Stratosphere Blue and 6 coats of clear.  Maybe $150 by the time you factor in the sandpaper and compounds and everything.
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« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2011, 05:29:00 PM »

Its easier to 2 tone

 
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« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2011, 12:06:00 PM »

solid color for sure, once i get the money mine will be full paint pearl red
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2011, 06:00:00 PM »

Ahhh yes the money u might want to ask the guy who paints cars for 150.00 where he gets his materials.............i sure would like to know  
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capriguyJohn

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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2011, 04:07:00 AM »

Actually you can paint your car for less than 150 paintforcars.com has nice paint packages and I have never had a problem with their paint
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