I was just thinking, I would like to paint the hoodinsert Red.
Anyone done this in this here at VX.info?
How did ya do it?
Got pics?
Cool
thanks
AJ
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I was just thinking, I would like to paint the hoodinsert Red.
Anyone done this in this here at VX.info?
How did ya do it?
Got pics?
Cool
thanks
AJ
Here is what it could look like... hope you do not mind WormGod...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/39gt_red.jpg
-Dave
If you were to do that I would do it with Line-X like zadam123, I would definately do the cladding too, the picture above looks a little funny
Ok - two quick Gimp versions of the above photo...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/91vxred.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../91vxred02.jpg
One of these days I'm going to spend more time and create a really good template to work with...
Brent
www.xanderstudios.com
The first photo looks pretty cool and I think that would be pretty sharp with the red-black interior. I don't think Line-X would be the way to go though, too rough and would trap all sorts of crap on the insert. The red cladding is a bit much for me, but then again that's me! Just take it to a good local paint shop and ask 'em how much to shoot it in the color you want, then remove it and take it to them. Best guess would be about $100 for good quality paint.
The insert is held on by about 10 or so nuts which are all easily accessible once you remove the hood insulation. I'd go with a matte or satin finish to maintain the non-glare look, although I can't imagine any glare ever coming off the thing.
Hope that helps! Be sure to post some photos too!
I think the insert in red would be kinda cool, but I agree with Joe - I wouldn't touch the cladding.
Ya, I think red cladding and insert could look quite sharp on a black VX with the red leather inside. Definately stands out in a crowd (as if a VX doesnt anyways!). Luckily, the gray leather I have already "somewhat" matches the grayISH cladding and insert on mine, heh.
Speaking of which, I was debating an all over paint job for my VX this year. I think if I do it, I am going Chevy Orange. Thinking of a 3 stage urethane pearl. This may only happen if I manage to get another hooptee for everyday use. I would hate to get my VX dirty with all the plans I have for it. ;)
http://www.wormgod.8m.com/Images/Ebony/vx_orange.jpg
well, was screwing around with paint (im not good enough to get the shiny look) but brought up a purple color.
black V with purple cladding/insert looked pretty kewl
I think I am gonna repaint the whole thing gun-metal grey from top to bottom . . .
Now THAT looks kick @$$! From the picture, with the highlights and lowlights... it looks like it would be painted in candy color... I like it! As for the red insert and cladding on black... looks pretty kewl... but the orange is AWSOME!Quote:
TTYL!
The interesting thing with a pearl flake in orange, you will get red, white, and yellow reflections depending on angle and lighting. Your VX could look like a rolling flame, heh.