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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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I'm taking my GSR Sedan in for full body paint. Here are my thoughts.

#1 full matte black paint with matte bronze wheels.
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#2 full gloss black paint with matte finish wheels.

Car is going in tomorrow morning.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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#2 for sure. Matte paint sucks when it gets dirty.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Well I was told that the paint still has a clear coat mixed in, it is just a very low shine. You can still clean and wash it just like normal paint. No need to wax it, just use a spray detailer.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Buump
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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matte looks like primer.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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#2 with white wheels.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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I vote #1.. would look sick IMO
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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matt black would look like a half assed paint job.people who dont know any better will be like when u going to paint the car? matt black=no poon from chicks shiny as hell paint=mad poon. lol im just ****in around.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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im doin my coupe satin black w my white or polished buddy clubs
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Well I dropped the car off today. I'll post up some pictures of the final results. Here are a few pictures of the car before I took it in.
OMG.................What have I done. One thing is for sure. I'm going to be able to clean every part of the car when I put it all back together again.

By the way, How do you guys like my ultralight racing seat??








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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Should I keep the tan interior or do a swap to black interior?
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Awesome seat, LOL. What color did you decide on?
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Default Re: Matte Black or Gloss Black

Originally Posted by CaliforniaDad
Should I keep the tan interior or do a swap to black interior?
swap to black.. thats alot to be swapping though
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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I have decided to go with the satin/matte black. (keeping my fingers crossed)
I need to find some one that's parting out a 4dr with black interior.

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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Here is an update on the integra. all the dents taken out, and it's ready for blocking.





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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Almost forgot my wheels and tires came in yesterday too.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Definitely gloss. Matte is way too much like primer.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Gloss.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Just got the integra out of paint, hese are a few shots.










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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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That is sick. I plan to paint the BB6 Satin black this summer. What paint did you use?
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Thanks, Its called "Hot Rod black" PPG makes it. Its got a matte clear coat so it will not change colors or turn white.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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I changed my mind on the wheels, I'm going to have the wheels painted satin black to match the paint job.
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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It looks good when its done right and yours is done right....but I just cant see spending all that time and pulling of the body parts to do a satin paint job..
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Thanks, I'm going to pick up the car either tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Looks good!!!, My wife's GSR its green also and she wants it black with pink pearl im gonna show her this thread!!!
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