Orange TL-Updated 7/31/13 New pics page 13
#41
Instructor
Thread Starter
thanks man... thats awesome to know... i knew he spent a lot on the paintjob cuz i got all the receipts but the reinsurance that he took care of it makes me happy
Last edited by Steven Bell; 12-18-2011 at 04:50 PM. Reason: Merged Posts.
#46
Racer
I thought this thread was gonna be some joke at first, but after actually seeing an "Orange TL" I'm pleasantly surprised at how good it actually looks. can't wait to see it when you're all done with it.
nice pickup, and way to go on originality!
nice pickup, and way to go on originality!
#49
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
Dude, I like the orange "A" on the front grill-it breaks up all the black.
Take off the front license plate, if you don't need it (where you live).
Take off the front license plate, if you don't need it (where you live).
#51
Q('.')=O
iTrader: (1)
#61
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
Hmmm...Blaze Orange Metallic? I had an RSX in this color (if I'm right) and I miss the fk out of it. Great job!
And yes, there are suggestions etc...but overall it does look great, believe it or not, I thought you had the tail tint removed and thought 'good call".
And yes, there are suggestions etc...but overall it does look great, believe it or not, I thought you had the tail tint removed and thought 'good call".
#62
Instructor
Thread Starter
thanks man.. I didnt like the red.. but dont like the black either lol
#63
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
Check out unique style racing...Simon is the guys name...they are a vendor on the site. He sells "ghost" tails and smoked looking tails on ebay or thru his store (google that name).
OR, send what you like to Ack05TL and have him customize your oem ones (or aftermarket ones). I get you on the removal of color...I'm doing something similar on mine. I'm super jelly of your color...I wish my TL was BOM.
I wonder if I'm right about the color. Better get that paint code while you still know the previous owner for touchups and repairs down the line!
OR, send what you like to Ack05TL and have him customize your oem ones (or aftermarket ones). I get you on the removal of color...I'm doing something similar on mine. I'm super jelly of your color...I wish my TL was BOM.
I wonder if I'm right about the color. Better get that paint code while you still know the previous owner for touchups and repairs down the line!
#64
Registered 3.5L Member
Interesting...Bengals fan by any chance??
#66
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
In looking at the pics again, this car might already be slightly lowered on springs or something...doesn't look stock height.
Also, what about having Ack open up the tails...smoke everything and paint the bezel to match the car? Then, you can also do a color matched bezel on the headlight. If done cleanly and right, this could work, I'm convinced. Then maybe get some good aftermarket wheels...but go silver/gunmetal or something to make it less "theme-ie" and get the orange lugs to match like you said.
This car has the potential to be the star 3G of this site, if done properly.
Disclaimer: some or all of my ideas might be overkill...was just thinking out loud but I think the painted bezels would look killer...someone with PS skills, hook it up!??!
Also, what about having Ack open up the tails...smoke everything and paint the bezel to match the car? Then, you can also do a color matched bezel on the headlight. If done cleanly and right, this could work, I'm convinced. Then maybe get some good aftermarket wheels...but go silver/gunmetal or something to make it less "theme-ie" and get the orange lugs to match like you said.
This car has the potential to be the star 3G of this site, if done properly.
Disclaimer: some or all of my ideas might be overkill...was just thinking out loud but I think the painted bezels would look killer...someone with PS skills, hook it up!??!
#70
takin care of Business in
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
This is what I would do:
1> drop
2> aspec kit with the outlines painted black (see a WDP car and how the outlines of the ASPEC kit are painted black for contrast)
3> paint the front emblem back to UOP (Unique Orangle Pearl)
4> Vinyl your roof black
5> USR blacked out headlights and taillights and side markers
http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/20042008-20042008.html
This is a very very different color and can be pulled off very well....car has potential
1> drop
2> aspec kit with the outlines painted black (see a WDP car and how the outlines of the ASPEC kit are painted black for contrast)
3> paint the front emblem back to UOP (Unique Orangle Pearl)
4> Vinyl your roof black
5> USR blacked out headlights and taillights and side markers
http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/20042008-20042008.html
This is a very very different color and can be pulled off very well....car has potential
#71
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
You know, with a color this unique, I'm not sure if I would take away from it by making the roof black.
I'm starting to really like this color!
I'm starting to really like this color!
#72
2004 Acura TL
wen it was first painted the roof was orange to. previous owner's friend kept telling him to do the black roof and he went back and did it
#76
Racer
I'd never rock that color, but gotta say it looks pretty well done. +1 on the tails and other subtle treatments that would class it back up a bit. Enjoy the mod process and keep us posted.