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Feb 19, 2006 | 02:14 PM

Beau Gotti

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painted mirrors, handles?

painting my car in the coming weeks.

should i paint the mirrors, and handles?

im probally going to paint the entire car, and then re black what i dont want painted

Feb 19, 2006 | 02:20 PM

x_outlaw_x

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id paint it to match the car, thats what im doing when i get the money

Feb 19, 2006 | 03:04 PM

Beau Gotti

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what about side moulding and the lower trim?

Feb 19, 2006 | 03:25 PM

charliev

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paint the mirrors but dont paint handles paint just gets scratched and comes off dont paint trim that ghey and dont paint lower trim uber ghey just my opinion

Feb 19, 2006 | 11:03 PM

x_outlaw_x

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im getting everything except the mirrors paint matched with the car

Feb 20, 2006 | 04:48 AM

HondaFerris

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Re: (x_outlaw_x)

i think it looks way better with the mirrors painted...not the mouldings though...

Feb 20, 2006 | 04:57 AM

davens

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Its strictly opinion...but...a car painted solid is ugly.
Even a good color.
There are lines on the body of a car that benefit from some accent or contrast to the color of the body.
A white dot on a white field is lost.
A black dot on a white field stands out.

Mirrors and handles...paint
Molding...leave it alone or make sure it stays black

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Feb 20, 2006 | 06:16 AM

Beau Gotti

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the reason im wondering is cause my car will be paitned graphite grey pearl from the IS300, so i dont know if it would look better solid or not.

Feb 20, 2006 | 06:27 AM

drprince89

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even with that color the black will stand out and make your car look better i would paint handles and mirrors but not the molding. It just makes it a sea of one color. That makes it boring.

Feb 20, 2006 | 07:38 AM

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crx_88_si

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Re: (drprince89)

here's my car, painted mirrors, handles, lower body moldings, mid moldings remained OEM.

Feb 20, 2006 | 07:51 AM

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HondaFerris

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Re: (crx_88_si)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crx_88_si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here's my car, painted mirrors, handles, lower body moldings, mid moldings remained OEM.

</TD></TR></TABLE> thats pretty nice!

Feb 20, 2006 | 08:10 AM

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Re: (Beau Gotti)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Beau Gotti »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the reason im wondering is cause my car will be paitned graphite grey pearl from the IS300, so i dont know if it would look better solid or not.</TD></TR></TABLE>

My opinion: Paint the mirrors and handles, but don't paint the moldings.

Feb 20, 2006 | 08:20 AM

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XJamesX

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Re: (Mr_CRX)

Paint the mirrors and handles and leave all the moldings black. Moldings usually get chipped and flake off when painted.. just my 2 cents..

-James-

Feb 20, 2006 | 08:27 AM

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crx_88_si

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Re: (XJamesX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XJamesX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Paint the mirrors and handles and leave all the moldings black. Moldings usually get chipped and flake off when painted.. just my 2 cents..

-James-</TD></TR></TABLE>

not if done properly

Flex agent is needed. mine have held up fine for 4 yrs now (including this winter only).

Feb 20, 2006 | 09:30 AM

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king-of-the-hill

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Re: (crx_88_si)

Painted mirrors and handles, left the moldings black

Feb 20, 2006 | 09:42 AM

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HondaFerris

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Re: (king-of-the-hill)

nice matchbox car!

lol

Feb 20, 2006 | 09:45 AM

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Targa250R

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Re: painted mirrors, handles? (Beau Gotti)

Mirrors - black

Door handles - paint

All mouldings - black

Feb 20, 2006 | 09:59 AM

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Slowboy!

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Im with you guys about painting the mirrors and handles, but not the moldings. Hey Beau gotti, its curtis SLowboy from IL, hahah i sold my coupe and got a 89 crx. my new project.

Feb 20, 2006 | 10:01 AM

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Beau Gotti

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what up curt. got any pics of your rex? i love mine!!! did you let your wheels go with the coupe? what are you plans

im thinking about painting everything, then just use dupli color trim paint if i dont like it LOL

Feb 20, 2006 | 10:18 AM

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Re: (HondaFerris)

I painted my handles and mirrors...i like it

http://rockyou.com/viewslidesh...62777

Feb 20, 2006 | 10:44 AM

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cbp_crx

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id say paint the handles and mirrors, but leave the moldings upper and lower black, i personally think it looks good that way, so it doesnt just run all together

Feb 20, 2006 | 10:47 AM

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Pee Wee

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Re: (cbp_crx)

mirrors handles moldings should be black imo

Feb 20, 2006 | 11:25 AM

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crxforum

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Re: (Pee Wee)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pee Wee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mirrors handles moldings should be black imo</TD></TR></TABLE>

2nd gen Si mirrors were painted the same colour as the body.

I say paint them but leave the mouldings black. It looks cheap if you paint the mouldings.

CRX Forum

Feb 20, 2006 | 11:28 AM

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Targa250R

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Re: (crxforum)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxforum »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">2nd gen Si mirrors were painted the same colour as the body.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not in the US.

Feb 20, 2006 | 12:04 PM

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Re: (Targa250R)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Not in the US.</TD></TR></TABLE>

or Canada. I have an 88 Si and it was red w/ black mirrors.. i have a pic if you dont believe me

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