opinions on matte black Supras

Hey guys, just wondering what your opinions of matte black Supras are? I know it isn't a guarantee I will be able to get a Supra this year but never too early to start thinking of where it could end up

As I will probably end up going down the NA route, I might as well make it look as good as possible and there are a few different styles I like. However, I was talking with a friend from uni yesterday (another fellow Supra fan ) and we started talking about black Supras. Now, I love gloss black Supras, but if I buy an NA, then I would like something a little different and I have always loved matte black anything hehe, and we started talking about a matte black Supra done in a 'stealth' style.

I did a quick search before and found this picture of, what I think, is a very nice car:

http://img228.imageshack.us/i/p1115766tn7.jpg/

Some things I would change on it however are;

-change those chrome alloys for some matte black alloys, possibly with some red trim/writing, something to accent the matte black

-the 'gloss black' headlights don't match the matte black bodywork, they look good, but I would try for matte black headlights, but maybe a little less opaque

-I think some form of sideskirt or wide arch body kit could give it a few more 'eccentric' lines that would stand out a little more (to make up for the fact the matte black doesn't catch the light)

-and I think the window tinting could be a little less opaque too, however, with the rules on window tinting, it may be better to just leave the windows untinted

So, opinions? Anyone have any great exceptions to the whole matte black look? I would only eventually go down this road if I get a black Supra and the bodywork isn't fantastic. If it needs bodywork doing and I have the money at any point, I would go down this route, but any other colour, I would have other plans for it.

Oh, and I think that front bumper is amazing

It was cool a few years back but not now imo, i dont like it.

I like matt black cars but, that is just ugly.

Looks to "knightrider-ish" which was sooooo 80's

Not favourable then?

It is one of those marmite looks I think. Oh and please don't think I am into chavvy kits etc because I mentioned wide arch kits, I just think a car in matte black needs something to highlight it's lines.

Oh, and fashions come around! The 80's are back people

matt black headlights? not to mention you would never get away with those and the windows tints without getting pulled over every time you go out. Clear windows would spoil the look as well.

I guess I have been out-voted ont he stealth look then?

Do what you fancy mate, everyone is never going to agree on one car. I'm into kits and big wheels, others like the oem look.

I actually quite like that matte black one. I have never seen one before. I saw a matte black lambo lp640 a couple of days ago and it looked outstanding.

Instead of getting it painted matte black, think about getting a matte wrap, provided you start with a black car, it could be cool

good luck

I think matte black cars look great, but at the same time, I wouldn't do such a thing to a black car that's in great condition as it is. I cannot bear to change a car that is in great condition already by such a large amount, I have to respect what others have done with it in the past and if after so many years of use, it is in great condition, you know alot of pride has gone into their ownership.

Dare to be differant;) the wheels on that car let it down

All black is a good look, i have the gloss version:)

hmmm...think the matte black thing has been done and been killed....maybe try something different like a matte purple, cadbury purple style.. yum! loving the stealth look though!

btw, should i slap myself for loving that rx7?? looks sexy

I agree, the wheels let it down, should be black or dark grey.

Amar, you should definitely not slap yourself for loving that rx7, great cars, just have a built in expiry date of 100k miles...

A stealth purple Supra? hmm..... maybe something for photoshopping tomorrow to have a quick look, you never know, might actually look fantastic and begin it's own craze

ive been thinking of spraying mine matte black,its red at the moment but the paint is crap.was going to do it until next year when i have a descent respray.

so i reckon you should spray it but leave the lights alone

can anbody photoshop my car matte black

I think it would look fine with stock lights, but I think dark rear lights would look awesome on the Supra's rear end

I saw a picture today of a Ferrari 599 sprayed matte black stealth style and it looked amazing, the rear lights were shaded too so finished the look well.

I would have thought having a matte black car would be a right pain in the backside to keep...the paint looking 'flat' and not streaky looking? if that makes sense?

Hey barneybrendan, I could have a go at photoshopping your car tomorrow mate, but I couldn't promise anything good haha, photoshop and me have a bit of a love-hate relationship... hehe

Hey barneybrendan, I could have a go at photoshopping your car tomorrow mate, but I couldn't promise anything good haha, photoshop and me have a bit of a love-hate relationship... hehe

give it a go mate be interesting to see,just do all the red.

What a dream, no polishing lol, just jetwash it job done, get a scratch just blow it in with an aerosol:d

Good point Amar, but you can get matte clear coat can't you. My Vectra is silver, and for repairing some surface rust, I had to buy the clear coat, which is gloss clearcoat, so I would guess it comes as matte too? If it did then wouldn't it have the same smooth feeling of gloss clearcoat so wouldn't streak as you might expect? Just a thought...

What a dream, no polishing lol, just jetwash it job done, get a scratch just blow it in with an aerosol:d

thats my thinking also as im not into polishing and waxing.plus i did like the look of the matte silver/grey one at japfest.

give it a go mate be interesting to see,just do all the red.

Okay mate, I will give it a try tomorrow, will look good if photoshop does what I ask it too this time... hehe

well, mine is matt/satin black, with black wheels, black lights, wheel arch extensions, VS skirts blah blah... yes its a marmite car, but I couldn't care what other people think of it.

Colour is always a very subjective topic :-) a guy on the Aussie forums has been doing a terrific job of a DIY paint project:

http://members.iinet.net.au/~garbutt/supra/2010/Paint/P1050784.JPG

http://members.iinet.net.au/~garbutt/supra/2010/Paint/P1050786.JPG

http://members.iinet.net.au/~garbutt/supra/2010/Paint/P1050792.JPG

http://members.iinet.net.au/~garbutt/supra/2010/Paint/P1050796.JPG

Then you have some of the guys from the US taking it to the extreme:

Matt black is like laminate flooring, a sop to the real thing ;IE a man who can prepare a car and spray gloss properly, or a house owner who appreciates a good carpet or a decent parquet floor. (INHO)