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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Help need suggestions for repaint!!

My CL-s 01 just got keyed and will probably need to get it repainted? i want to do a custom color i think so it will look sick. its ssm right now and i need suggestions.

Help me out will post pics as soon as work is done. i just lowered it to and will probably be putting on rims soon. it does have a oem type spoiler. let me know your thoughts.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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supersonic blue pearl and slammed with polished rims..
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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brandywine kandy?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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no i'm looking for something more slick but low key. not really into bright blue and red
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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a really deep blue metallic..... with some polished wheels
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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How much do you think a repaint will cost you? I was looking for a paint job, since the used CL-S that I got came with lots of exterior imperfections....
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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depending on where your located but probably close to 3-4K, i'm think maybe a nice rich grey or black or dark blue any suggestions on narrowing it down?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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java black?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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I was always partial to the carbon black (think thats what it was called) on the bmw's. It's black with a blue pearl. I think it looks sick.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Carbon black metallic. Here's a few examples. I'm sure when the suns not shining it just looks black.



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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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just paint it clear
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Flat Black
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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java black?
there can only be one...

pewter gray.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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something like this

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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGBOOMER77
something like this


Thats too close to Nighthalk Black. Paint it the M3 Laguna Seca Blue
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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something low key but aggressive is that 'Carbon Bronze Pearl' off the 3g Tls'
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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do a silver with a blue flake
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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damn that sucks that your car got keyed. Someone did that to me once I was so pissed. For a color suggestion, Ive always liked white. Maybe add some sort of pearl or flake into it?
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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championship white? just so you can say you have championship white...
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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since its getting repainted, just take flat black spray can and spray it all around so we can see what these cars would look like in that color. if u dont like, just send it to the paint shop.
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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^ We have been looking for someone to guinea pig that one for a while...
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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satin gray
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EliteDemon
^ We have been looking for someone to guinea pig that one for a while...
How much would it cost for a paint job, flat black?

How much would it be if you do it yourself?

I might try this in the spring, I'm not really a white car kinda guy.

OP, you should try this. Flat Black- Probably look gangsta as sh*t.

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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it costs about 3 gs for a full repaint with a color change. i will look in to flat black, anyone have any pictures for this? let me know?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Just have the whole thing chromed.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by gangstaTL03
How much would it cost for a paint job, flat black?
No different than any other color.

Originally Posted by gangstaTL03
How much would it be if you do it yourself?
It'll cost you the price of paint + (and that's a big +) the cost to have it stripped and repainted by a professional.

Sorry but there is nothing more than a non-professional attempting to paint a car. Please do not try this at home.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RusAcura
it costs about 3 gs for a full repaint with a color change. i will look in to flat black, anyone have any pictures for this? let me know?
its a 2g tl

https://acurazine.com/forums/members/zeppler-263834-albums-flat-black-tl-2005/
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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if ur gunna do a flat black....dont... you'll like semi gloss better
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 02:31 AM
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three top winners look like: Carbon Black Mettalic, java Black or the 3G carbon bronze pearl. what do you think i need some help deciding between these three and where to get it done in SD?? Help a brother out...
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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lexus isf's blue would look amazing
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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maybe... not sure seems a little 2 flashy...
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Flat Black CL Photochop courtesy of Type-SuperFast

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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jacobpockros
Thats too close to Nighthalk Black. Paint it the M3 Laguna Seca Blue
Just get a camaro.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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my 03 cl is matte black and it looks very slick and i highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to give it a try.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by evilricer
my 03 cl is matte black and it looks very slick and i highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to give it a try.
Can you post some pics??
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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yes i will try very soon i just need to take them.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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for sure, i'm also considering doing a charcoal grey color. something like that any suggestions on that side? also i need a body shop in SD anyone know anything that does good work for less then an arm and a leg??
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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If I had a choice I'd maybe get my car painted like a darker crimson red.
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