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Old 10-27-2009, 01:56 PM
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Default Contrasting Color Accents - what do you think?



What do you think about applying a paint scheme like the 997 GT3 RS to a metallic black 993? Orange is too over-the-top for me, as would be any bright color. I'm thinking more like a dark grey (a la Vesuvio cars' mirrors)? Trouble is, metallic black has some brown-ish overtones, so gray might not work. How about straight black? I kind of like the idea of black on metallic black. Very subtle.

This would go on the wheels, mirrors, door handles, maybe brake calipers, maybe "Carrera" side script, what else?

I'm just dreaming at this point. What my car really needs is a full re-spray to fix all of the road rash and door dings!
Old 10-27-2009, 02:34 PM
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Rather than paint you can just get vinyl stickers...actually you could do a vinyl color change for about 2-4k
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Are you a photo shop guy? If so, play around or maybe someone here can help if you provide a picture....would be anxious to see what you have in mind....
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I have a little experience with that...



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Nice work! brucec59...that should help.
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Bruce, what color interior do you have? I kinda like the black and white theme of the 964 above.
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What can I say, go for it
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My interior is black.
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I'd say be careful with that mettalic black. The black may look good. IMHO, have some black RS stickers made up and try that first.
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Maybe flat black accents? Sorta like:

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How about silver/gray to match your wheels? I have considered doing that to my car.
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I started down that road when i first got my car;





But then decided that it was going to be:
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Do the rainbow. Yeah the rainbow. Awesome

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Originally Posted by Falcondrivr


Seriously, I like the graphics on some cars. On your metallic black car a more subtle silver/grey might be best.

Me? I'd like to see an RS clone in Grand Prix White with green graphics and green centred Speedlines. And this plate: RSNOT.



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