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Old 04-27-2008, 08:57 PM
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ok so I have decided to keep my 002's on the Gothbox, and after sitting for more then 3 months and not taking care of them, the clear coat has finally started to come off on a few of them. So I want to repaint them, i was thinking black, ALL black lip and face. or maybe something else.
I need options and hopefully some Photoshop too
maybe black lip and rust center?



thanx guys.
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I like the idea of a rusted look. It would seem to make more sense than the shiny machined lip.
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rust with black lip would be unique. then get rid of all those stickers.
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i would go with a black center and charcoal lip. i think the lips look would be kinda lost with only one color

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Old 04-27-2008, 11:07 PM
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That looks pretty good, hmmmm

And yea the decals are not going anywhere.
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Another Gothbox decision to make...
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Old 04-28-2008, 03:48 AM
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Heh, you could always drive through snow and salt on the sportmaxes... those lips will corrode on their own.

BTW - I run 501s so yea... just playing.
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Old 04-28-2008, 12:03 PM
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have pattern tek color match
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Old 04-28-2008, 12:09 PM
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^ patterntek would not be able to do the rust color but i like the rust with black lip or the black with charcole lip

either way both will look hot
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Old 04-28-2008, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dmpsk8
i would go with a black center and charcoal lip. i think the lips look would be kinda lost with only one color

I think this looks awesome.

(*However, please note that decals are missing in this version, and that would be my preference also...)
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I think the charcoal lip with the black looks good also.
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Black face with charcoal lip picture actually looks really good. IMO part of it looking good is because of the smoked taillights and no stickers.
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Black with a rusted lip.
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The stickers gone does make it look better. Much cleaner look.
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[quote="CarbonXe"]Black with a rusted lip.[/quote

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I wouldnt change a damn thing. Car looks off the hook! Black looks dope as F too.
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speaking from miami point of view, how about a black face with a "woodgrain" lip? lol, your box could be rolling on 3 non-matching hubcaps & a spare tire...& your box will still look tight!!!
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Thanx for all the ideas, and help.

Let me make it clear, the club decals are NOT coming off nor is the memorial decals for my mom on the sides. I have removed a few of the ones on the side already.

I really like the black and charcoal lip ones, I also like the way the blacked out tails look with them.

I will prob do that color.


On a diff note, what is the best way to remove the rest of the clear coat on the lip without scratching it up?
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Originally Posted by Gothbox
On a diff note, what is the best way to remove the rest of the clear coat on the lip without scratching it up?


wow. I'm out of that one. I wanna see pics when done!
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