Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Guys, My mechanic was re-spraying the car this morning and he phoned me at 11am leaving a voicemail message saying "Alright G, fancy giving me a call back. Just sprayed the motor and its come out slightly different than you were thinking.....anyways give me a bell when you can". Ok.."great" me thinks. My mechanic is prone to "going off on one" every now and then. I usually get a call to say by the way i've done such and such. So i thought best to head out there at lunch and see what he's done. The original idea was that he was going to give the car another flash of paint which was a black metallic (scooby) / Silver metallic (pug) mix. Seems he decided that he was going to add Toyota Yaris burgundy to the lacquer to give it a little extra colour. It came out a bit stronger than he anticipated...... I really cant make my mind up on it. The photos aint the best as from a camera phone and the paint is fresh out the gun. It was literally just tacky as I arrived. So still to be flatened and polished. I want to see what it looks like in the Sun and at night as it should change colour quite a bit from black to whatever it is now. Anyways let me know what you think and also ideas for wheel colour choices. Its still black technically....i think! lol Cheers G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Different. I would of taken the lights out though during the respray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I like it. It's certainly unique, you'll never see another one the same colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 S'pink innit! Although I rather like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 S'pink innit! Although I rather like it. We all know how much you like your pink cars! It looks more purpley in person. It kinda reminds me of a pirates black or a midnight purple the way it changes colour on you. I really cant decide on it.....all i could say was "its different i'll grant you...is it really still black?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Did it get sprayed there in that garage?? I dont like to colour to be honest, black with an effect would be nice but that is just a deep red wine colour, is the finish any good, looks a little rough in the pictures, it could just be the photo however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Its different, difficult to say more with it not finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Apart from not taking the lights out etc, did they not use a booth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 yeah i like that too:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 It actually looks like another members colour choice. I can't remember who though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Different. I would of taken the lights out though during the respray. I know....he was only messing about with the car cause he was bored. He only told me he was going to re-spray it last night. Seems it saves him working on my hilux surf thats in and he has in bits. He's had a lover's tiff with it so refuses to work on it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Apart from not taking the lights out etc, did they not use a booth? he's got a booth round the side..but someone else was using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I think it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Not too sure so far, but am not hating it if that helps? The finish isn't going to be very good if the windows and especially lights have been left it, the seal will be very visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Its different, difficult to say more with it not finished I'm kinda thinking the same as you. I need to see it all finished up. The finish is actually very good straight from the gun but he'd going to flatten and polish it all up on wednesday. so hopefully have some better pics then and I can see what I think. If i'd known he was going to do that i think i'd have asked him to put a proper purple through it. oh well can always re-spray it if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 It actually looks like another members colour choice. I can't remember who though! The na with all the carbon, cant think of his name either. edit.. animal http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=267 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Not too sure so far, but am not hating it if that helps? The finish isn't going to be very good if the windows and especially lights have been left it, the seal will be very visible. Totally agree Darryl...it was only meant to be a quick flash over to tide the car over till it got a proper re-spray in the winter..think he just got carried away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 The na with all the carbon, cant think of his name either. Animal Nah! It's that colour but with shiny wheels. The pics in whoevers garage look really professional and have some funny angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I really don't like it. It's that nasty 1980's Mercedes burgundy. Like this... http://www.countryclassics-cars.com/images/uploaded/news/news_575.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Nah! It's that colour but with shiny wheels. The pics in whoevers garage look really professional and have some funny angles. Supradoopa http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1091 Edited July 14, 2008 by JamieP (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I think it looks great. And I second that. I think its similar to the colour that Chris Wilson likes too IIRC. Deep wine/Midnight purple etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Supradoopa http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=267 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 How much is it costing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 free...he's a client. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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