Need paint ideas

[FlyingV77]

I have a Proton, and I'm changing it to black. I'm tired of hearing, "awww your cars so cute!" Don't worry I'm doing a auto wrap so we wont lose a proton. I'm going with a flat black wrap, and i was thinking of having some ghost skulls. (gloss black skulls on flat black background). If anyone is good a photo shop and can send me some ideas it would be a huge help.

Oh, i just ordered theses rims...

[WormGod]

Sry mate, you'll still get remarks in ebony too. Except the majority of the time, mine is simply labeled "ugly tennis shoe". Can change the color, but not the physique.

[FlyingV77]

lol, most are from the girls i work with, and its usually color related. Some call it "the bumble bee"

[tomdietrying]

FlyingV77, where were you last week? We had a Dallas meet, and it would have been good to meet you.
Peace.
Tom

[tom4bren]

Paint idea ... Don't

Just get vanity plates that read:

NOT CUTE

If you absolutely must have skulls on the VX, a skin on the hood insert is a better option

IMHO

[circmand]

and by a black one, it will be cheaper. If you insist on skulls and such sell it and by a Honda.

No offense trying to be funny but I always upset somebody.

[FlyingV77]

Not painting, doing a vinal wrap. So i can keep it yellow if i change my mind.

I wanted a ebony (proton was a close second) but when i was looking the only black one with the grey interior available was $5,600 more than i paid for the one i got, and it had more miles.

I'm not 100% set on having the skulls just an idea, and wanted to see if we as a group could come up with some good ideas. not looking to cover the whole car, just in a couple well placed spots. Maybe like this.

[tom4bren]

like circmand, I was just trying to be funny ... but after due consideration, I'm starting to like that vanity plate idea.

[FlyingV77]

lol i know you were kidding, just wanted to clarify. some folks at work have asked why i dont paint it too. i figure future resale would be safe if i wrapped it.

[JAMAS]

my opinion....

Embrace the uniqueness of the vehicle. Add black to the existing yellow to give it some edginess. black racing stripes has been done with great success....perhaps some other vinyl work (not a wrap). Black rims, tinted windows....black hood insert....pretty sweet ride.....


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...hp/photo/17338

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh.../1/ppuser/3390

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...hp/photo/11161

[RamAirZ]

or, follow me here, 2-tone! Wrap or paint it matte black (make it match the cladding) up to just before the windows, then do a silver or pearl blue pinstripe with maybe a design with it to break up the 2 colors and have yellow on top with the black hood insetr. I think that would look pretty slick. Something like this:

(bow at my awesome Paint skills lol, picture the grey area the same color as the cladding)


With maybe a design like this:

[FlyingV77]

ive always liked the third one with the skidplate and black stripes. but dont want to be a copy cat. my first idea; all black with yellow grand sport stripes on the fender.

[VXorado]

I'd say if you really want to paint it, go with something unique like blue, gunmetal grey, ect. OR I like the custom paint idea. Buying an ebony would make much more sense if your looking for a black VX. You might even make a little money selling yours and buying an ebony as the Protons seem to sell for highest price. Personally I love the rims... love them so much that I have them on my VX.

GL

[Triathlete]

You don't need paint...you need big freakin tires, a lift and some off road battle scars!

[Grif]

By all means lift it, get some mean rims and tires.

If yer thinking about a wrap, nothing is more cool than this kinda Warbird wrap.
IMHO... a bit over the top, but yeah, I'd do it.

http://www.superwraps.com/customdesi...yingtigers.jpg