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CHAOS · 02-22-2007, 09:26 PM

ok guys.. heres my situation...my drivers side fender and front bumper cover are both in need of new paint... the fender has a primer spot from when i dented and "fixed" it... and the bumper was curb a long time ago... my debate is this, do i:

A) get the fender and bumper repainted in the current color of the car (crystal gray metallic)

B) get the entire car repainted in a different color (my goal, but its much more money)

or C) something else...

here are some pictures for reference:

the fender

you can see the primer close to the a-pillar

you can see the bottom of the bumper is scraped

if i were to get the car repainted it would be this color (my old car)

MuddyREX · 02-22-2007, 09:29 PM

Sedona red STi.

GreddySRT · 02-22-2007, 09:30 PM

I had an Mx-6 LS..SC with nitrous.. Good car. My vote is to repaint it the same color.

95legenddriver · 02-22-2007, 09:32 PM

how did you like your old cars color compared to the silver honestly i think that the silver is HOT but EVERYbody has it

EDIT: i like red! otherwise its hard to choose

Silverfc88 · 02-22-2007, 09:33 PM

I voted to paint the pieces the stock color. It will be much cheaper and the stock color looks good to me.

If you plan on repainting the car a differently color then I would think you would need about $3000-$4000+ dollars maybe even more because of the change of color. It would be unique though.

CHAOS · 02-22-2007, 09:33 PM

i love the kauai blue... it was rare... and it was beautiful... i refuse to paint it red because ive already seen red sti's and i dont really like em.

CHAOS · 02-22-2007, 09:34 PM

as far as paint cost goes... im good friends with a professional painter... so hes willing to work with me on it.

CHAOS · 02-22-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreddySRT

I had an Mx-6 LS..SC with nitrous.. Good car. My vote is to repaint it the same color.

how long did the engine last with that set up? lol KL's are whores at blowing up.

sisforsurfing · 02-22-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyREX

Sedona red STi.

Win.

But in all seriousness, getting a good paint job in a different color will be serious $$$. I vote to paint the fender back to stock, but if you really want it to be different go for it.

Ronin Tactical · 02-22-2007, 09:41 PM

Patriot Blue, like my new Dodge....

**TROLL** · 02-22-2007, 09:42 PM

even if he is giving you a deal on it, the cost of the materials will be extensive... i say repaint stock color, its nice.

goodfella732 · 02-22-2007, 09:42 PM

I voted C. Here is what you should do...

Super JDM STi pink. With retro-HID projectors.

Silverfc88 · 02-22-2007, 09:42 PM

I'm not a fan of the red either for some reason.

If he can get you a deal on the paint swap then I say go for it, but something is telling me that the paint cost is still going to be $.

dt98gsr · 02-22-2007, 10:05 PM

I happen to think CGM is one of the nicer Subie colors out. I voted repaint the fender and bumper the stock color.

rocco · 02-22-2007, 11:36 PM

i like the silver with silver bbs. but i do like the red with the black bbs. i would just paint the fender and use the money for something else down the road.

GreddySRT · 02-23-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

how long did the engine last with that set up? lol KL's are whores at blowing up.

My Kl lasted maybe 4 months boosted and juiced. It ran strong. Timing belt skipped a beat going down a hill, was pulling out of an apex, smacked 3rd gear..done. Towed it home, parted it out, bought my srt for cash.

StealthTC · 02-23-2007, 12:33 AM

Audi Dolphin Grey FTW

Ronin Tactical · 02-23-2007, 01:28 AM

Audi TT Nimbus Grey Pearl...freaking awesome, very unique...

Omar_MSP · 02-23-2007, 02:10 AM

how about paint it spicy orange? lol...

Buster · 02-23-2007, 02:31 AM

Ill trade you my CGM fender for your buster one and JDM fogs.

View Poll Results: What should I do?
Repaint the fender and bumper in CGM	12	37.50%
Repaint the car in Kauai Blue	5	15.63%
Other (post if you choose this)	4	12.50%
You know what i havent had in a while? Big League Chew	11	34.38%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

02-22-2007, 09:26 PM	#1
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	Opinion wanted.... ok guys.. heres my situation...my drivers side fender and front bumper cover are both in need of new paint... the fender has a primer spot from when i dented and "fixed" it... and the bumper was curb a long time ago... my debate is this, do i: A) get the fender and bumper repainted in the current color of the car (crystal gray metallic) B) get the entire car repainted in a different color (my goal, but its much more money) or C) something else... here are some pictures for reference: the fender you can see the primer close to the a-pillar you can see the bottom of the bumper is scraped if i were to get the car repainted it would be this color (my old car)

02-22-2007, 09:29 PM	#2
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Sedona red STi. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-22-2007, 09:30 PM	#3
GreddySRT Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morgantown, WV Member #3684 My Ride: 2003 Srt-4 Gutted Edition iTrader: (0)	I had an Mx-6 LS..SC with nitrous.. Good car. My vote is to repaint it the same color. __________________ Stock turbo-> 12.48 @ 111 \| 8.00 @ 88<-*Without slicks or nitrous BC Stg3 Cams \| BC Valvetrain \| Fidanza Adj Cam Gears \| DCR Race HG \| 26x8.5 MT \| Custom Roll bar \| DCR modifier \| Quickwhips FMIC \| HKS SSQV \| Maddog STS \| Apex'i Safc \| Megan-R Coilovers \| Gutted

02-22-2007, 09:32 PM	#4
95legenddriver Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Springs, State College Member #2042 My Ride: '95 Acura Legend SE, '06 Honda S2000 LBP iTrader: (1)	how did you like your old cars color compared to the silver honestly i think that the silver is HOT but EVERYbody has it EDIT: i like red! otherwise its hard to choose __________________ - Rich To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by 95legenddriver; 02-22-2007 at 09:35 PM.

02-22-2007, 09:33 PM	#5
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	I voted to paint the pieces the stock color. It will be much cheaper and the stock color looks good to me. If you plan on repainting the car a differently color then I would think you would need about $3000-$4000+ dollars maybe even more because of the change of color. It would be unique though. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

02-22-2007, 09:34 PM	#7
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	as far as paint cost goes... im good friends with a professional painter... so hes willing to work with me on it.

02-22-2007, 09:41 PM	#10
Ronin Tactical Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #690 My Ride: 2007 WRX STI / 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 iTrader: (1)	Patriot Blue, like my new Dodge.... __________________ Jim Lewis 2007 WRX STI/2006 Dodge Ram 3500 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-22-2007, 09:42 PM	#12
goodfella732 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Member #3168 My Ride: Es Are Tee Quattro iTrader: (3)	I voted C. Here is what you should do... Super JDM STi pink. With retro-HID projectors. __________________ I am Jack's colon. I get cancer and kill Jack. 2006 OBP Subaru STi

02-22-2007, 10:05 PM	#14
dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	I happen to think CGM is one of the nicer Subie colors out. I voted repaint the fender and bumper the stock color. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-22-2007, 11:36 PM	#15
rocco Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sj Member #1549 iTrader: (0)	i like the silver with silver bbs. but i do like the red with the black bbs. i would just paint the fender and use the money for something else down the road.

02-23-2007, 12:33 AM	#17
StealthTC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Member #1114 My Ride: B5 A4, MKIII Supra iTrader: (0)	Audi Dolphin Grey FTW

02-23-2007, 01:28 AM	#18
Ronin Tactical Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #690 My Ride: 2007 WRX STI / 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 iTrader: (1)	Audi TT Nimbus Grey Pearl...freaking awesome, very unique... __________________ Jim Lewis 2007 WRX STI/2006 Dodge Ram 3500 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-23-2007, 02:10 AM	#19
Omar_MSP Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ionno Member #2201 My Ride: MSP iTrader: (0)	how about paint it spicy orange? lol... __________________ Canon Rebel XTI I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

02-23-2007, 02:31 AM	#20
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	Ill trade you my CGM fender for your buster one and JDM fogs. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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