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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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So lately i have really thought hard about this question...

I love FM but I've always white as a color. Does painting Super White make sense or should i even consider trading it in. I'm trying to think of the gain/loss in that dilemma.

Basically, i know painting isn't some quick thing. its expensive. but I really like having white as my color.

What do you guys think?
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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meh, ive seen a couple SW tC's around here and somewhat look yellowish at times? just wax your FM and im sure you'll fall in love again!
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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i think you should probly trade it in and find a used sw. the only way i wouldnt say trade it in is if you where going to do some custom paint not another factory paint.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Get the buick pearl white.. i've seen it on a few different buick's and it's INSANE.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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well trading it in has always been on my mind. espiacially since i also wanted the oem lip kit. i also like the way its easier to match any
color wheels with white.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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yea man it's hard to get many colors to match well with FM. that's what i have and it's a pain lol. it's such a fly color though
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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ya i chose FM over SW b/c FM is an insane color! but do whatever you want.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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maybe i could just use the same money for other stuff. maybe for my next car it'll be white. maybe the toyota/suburu rwd hint hint
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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ya or save that money and pay off the car first if its not paid off
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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I want a white tC myself instead of my NBM at times. But I wouldn't really think of painting my car another stock color. Might as well post up on here seeing if someone wants a trade or something haha.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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i am in the same position u r but if i were to paint it it would be white off another car and not an oem color i was also thinking of a softer grey without flakes like that lambo grey
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Yea paying it off would be great. whenever that happens.

i guess it seems more reasonable to save up for something else.
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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why paint it SW? my boy painted his SW in Starfire Pearl (Lexus White) and it looks amazing, you can totally tell the differece from the normal SW
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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If you do decide to paint it make sure you do it right. Engine bay, door jambs, remove all the glass, etc.
Old Oct 27, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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im sure ill never get over wanting to paint it, guess being around a bunch of JDM guys gives me that influence.
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