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Thread: Matte Black VE

  1. 03-02-2012, 06:48 AM #1
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    Default Matte Black VE

    Drove past this today...

    If baby Jesus was reincarnated as an automobile, I'm pretty sure this is what he'd be.



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  2. 03-02-2012, 08:58 AM #2
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    Maybe in a Matte Voodoo though
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    and without chev badges
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  4. 03-02-2012, 09:01 AM #4
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    That looks more satin black.

    Personally I don't like it, but matt black is far far worse.



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    ^^thats satin aswell, matte has NO gloss at all, satin is semi gloss, you can still see its shiny in that pic
    Going where no late model stato/caprice has gone before.... GAME ON!!
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  6. 03-02-2012, 09:20 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by walesy View Post
    ^^thats satin aswell, matte has NO gloss at all, satin is semi gloss, you can still see its shiny in that pic






    Bad quality picture perhaps?

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    I.v seen a wagon over hear too.
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    Personally, I don't like matte paint / wraps.

    I spend so much time & effort getting my car to shine and this just goes against everything that I'm used to / believe in.

    The car just looks dirty to me. Matte is for undercoat IMO...
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    Quote Originally Posted by davey g-force View Post
    Personally, I don't like matte paint / wraps.

    I spend so much time & effort getting my car to shine and this just goes against everything that I'm used to / believe in.

    The car just looks dirty to me. Matte is for undercoat IMO...
    I agree but a nice satin finish on tough looking wheels, on a shiny car, looks awesome! With the advantage of masking brake dust.
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    Matt finish looks better on older cars like HK or HQ not so much a fan on newer models
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    looks like an abortion....
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  12. 03-02-2012, 02:28 PM #12
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    break out the chalk on it, mr sqiggle style
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    I'd totally satin black vinyl wrap my Stato if someone offered to do it for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by adr8 View Post
    Matt finish looks better on older cars like HK or HQ not so much a fan on newer models
    hmmm.. depends on the car...








    But I agree it doesn't really work on a VE. And for the record, I wouldn't do it to my own car in a fit!

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  15. 03-02-2012, 07:10 PM #15
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    Love that m3...
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    Quote Originally Posted by TinSnips View Post
    hmmm.. depends on the car...
    You are right I must admit they look pretty darn good! Gotta love the V12 lambo!
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    Quote Originally Posted by TinSnips View Post
    hmmm.. depends on the car...








    But I agree it doesn't really work on a VE. And for the record, I wouldn't do it to my own car in a fit!
    come on man.... those cars could be wrapped in poo brown fake woodgrain finish (aka 80's american style) and they'd still be fine to me .
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  18. 04-02-2012, 12:38 PM #18
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    Yeah I always thought I'd love this but seeing it again does throw up a few ????'s in my mind

    The shiny rims and big white numbrplate stuff up the clubby...should have a black plate with white or gold lettering
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  19. 04-02-2012, 07:42 PM #19
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    Each to their own, but I've always found it an ulgy dirty colour. Reminds me of the 80's with ppl driving around with guide coat/ undercoat painted cars lol
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