A question for Midori Green EK owners...
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A question for Midori Green EK owners...
How come every Midori Green EK I see(that still has original paint) has very faded paint in the engine bay? While other Honda OEM colors seem to hold up fine there? Even some older Hondas have better looking paint in the engine bay. Is this common? Midori owners please chime in... Is there something about the quality or application of the paint that causes it go dull and fade faster than other OEM paints?
Here are some pics from the A/C forum to illustrate what I'm talking about...
Here are some pics from the A/C forum to illustrate what I'm talking about...
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (EK TUNER)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slo_hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wrong forum bro...you might get better help in the appearance/cosmetic forum.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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but think about it.....
would you spend as much time buffing, polishing and waxing your engine bay as much as your outside?
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but think about it.....
would you spend as much time buffing, polishing and waxing your engine bay as much as your outside?
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (slacks)
i dont believe the engine bays have been clear coated from the factory, thus them "looking faded" compared to the exterior
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (sp00nek9)
and if you want ill take that midori hatch off your hands so you wont have to worry about it! lol
<----always wanted a midori hatch
<----always wanted a midori hatch
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (sp00nek9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sp00nek9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont believe the engine bays have been clear coated from the factory, thus them "looking faded" compared to the exterior</TD></TR></TABLE>
true that...never even thought of it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sp00nek9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and if you want ill take that midori hatch off your hands so you wont have to worry about it! lol
<----always wanted a midori hatch </TD></TR></TABLE>
and why not spray your ek midori green?
true that...never even thought of it.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sp00nek9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and if you want ill take that midori hatch off your hands so you wont have to worry about it! lol
<----always wanted a midori hatch </TD></TR></TABLE>
and why not spray your ek midori green?
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (sp00nek9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sp00nek9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont believe the engine bays have been clear coated from the factory, thus them "looking faded" compared to the exterior</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's not that they really faired less well than any other color. Our paint colors, when not clearcoated, generally have a slightly different hue to them. They're usually just not quiet a vibrant and have a fuller finish.
Look at Dark Amethyst Pearl (without clear looks sort of dark blue) or New Vogue Silver Metallic (looks chalky).
It's not that they really faired less well than any other color. Our paint colors, when not clearcoated, generally have a slightly different hue to them. They're usually just not quiet a vibrant and have a fuller finish.
Look at Dark Amethyst Pearl (without clear looks sort of dark blue) or New Vogue Silver Metallic (looks chalky).
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (JDMCRX)
So basically, if I clearcoat my engine bay, it will look more like the exterior paint? Will a regular automotive clearcoat work? Or do I need to use something more temperature resistant for the(presumably) higher underhood temperatures?
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (EK TUNER)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EK TUNER »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So basically, if I clearcoat my engine bay, it will look more like the exterior paint? Will a regular automotive clearcoat work? Or do I need to use something more temperature resistant for the(presumably) higher underhood temperatures? </TD></TR></TABLE>
i use automotive clearcoat on my engine bay
i use automotive clearcoat on my engine bay
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (EK TUNER)
Originally Posted by EK TUNER
So basically, if I clearcoat my engine bay, it will look more like the exterior paint? Will a regular automotive clearcoat work? Or do I need to use something more temperature resistant for the(presumably) higher underhood temperatures?
Also, Honda clearcoats often have pearl mixed in with them, so the color of the paint appears to change more from before and after the clearcoat.
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (NOFX)
I would gladly trade you engine bays! I have grenaded 4 motors in mine due to the learning proces. Its clean but not even close to that clean.
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Re: A question for Midori Green EK owners... (slacks)
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but think about it.....
would you spend as much time buffing, polishing and waxing your engine bay as much as your outside?
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Originally Posted by Koopa Troopa
Is 'Midori Green' the actual name of the color from Honda? That's hilarious as green in Japanese is midori
Lots of people here know that it means "green" (my understanding is it technically means "greenery").
It's called Midori Green Pearl or Pizzicatto Green Pearl.
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You gatta figure, theres an engine in that bay that produces a whole lotta heat. The engine bay paint is exposed to way more heat than the exterior.
Im sure that heat has something to do with it.
Im sure that heat has something to do with it.
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Look for brand new Hondas with similar light colored paints. Check what their engine bay looks like. Not sure if they've changed the process, but it might be similar.
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