Customized paint job for 818

[atp]

Lets see people ideas on what they to paint their 818



Here is mine

[Niburu]

I'd swear we've covered this but I may go with something to match my VH style Miata

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QMA_Na-wjQw/TMMfPtnMQFI/AAAAAAAAJus/XlgZIo4x9Lw/s800/IMG_2083.JPG


maybe just some creative vinyl wrapping that works with red gel coat instead of a cheap Krylon spray job

[metalmaker12]

Ewwwwww lol I hope this is a joke

[riptide motorsport]

I think I'm going with the silver and blue , same as the SEMA car.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Except the SEMA car was blue and WHITE Steven! :p

Jeff

[Kalstar]

Since I am 100% going with vinyl wrap. I will be going with one of these three colors. I am favoring the satin Velvete pearl.

I will be going wih gun-metal wheels no matter which vinyl I cloose.

[timmy318]

I'm torn between paint:
Blue:
- Sunburst Blue (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCN11)
- Sunset Blue (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCN9)
- Super Blue (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCM16)

Black:
- Back in Black (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCFP21)
- Black Pearl (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCFP22)
- Black & Blue (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCS12)

Silver:
- Quick Silver (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCM5)
- Silver Nugget (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCFP24)
- Ballistic Silver (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCA14)
- Icecycle (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCM34)

White:
- Burning Ice (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCC2)
- White Ice (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCC10)
- Jade White (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCN2)
- Blue Ice (http://www.planetcolor.com/color/detail.php?colorPartNumber=PCC8)


Will probably never decide... Anyone got any ideas with these?????

[philly15]

i like the super blue

[philly15]

Since I am 100% going with vinyl wrap. I will be going with one of these three colors. I am favoring the satin Velvete pearl.

I will be going wih gun-metal wheels no matter which vinyl I cloose.

i like whatever white that is, ive always loved how clean, smooth, and classy a pearl white looks im just gonna go with whatever option we have for colors (if any) at first then once i do all the other mods i want going to spend some serious time looking at vinyl wrap colors and a white like that is going to be on the list

[Kalstar]

i like whatever white that is, ive always loved how clean, smooth, and classy a pearl white looks im just gonna go with whatever option we have for colors (if any) at first then once i do all the other mods i want going to spend some serious time looking at vinyl wrap colors and a white like that is going to be on the list

The wraps come 60" wide and sold by the foot. A 50' roll (enough to do the 818) will run about $500.00. At that price, change color as you wish.

[Silvertop]

Like Steven of Riptide Motorsports, I am also likely to do a knock-off of the blue and white SEMA car -- except that it will be on an 818S instead of an 818R. Should look pretty much like my Avatar.

[Nuul]

The wraps come 60" wide and sold by the foot. A 50' roll (enough to do the 818) will run about $500.00. At that price, change color as you wish.

How does it hold up to road wear? I've wondered if it stands up to the random rock or flying debris you get hit with on the highway.

[wleehendrick]

I'm hoping that FFR's goal of an acceptable no-paint panel is achieved. Fiberglass gel-coats are the norm as the final finish in marine applications, so processes for molded-in color/finish are certainly possible, with a little elbow grease to polish it out, of course!

That being the case (and to keep on the topic of the thread) I'd be happy with a nice red, yellow or blue and plan on accenting it with flat/matte (or satin) black areas on the hood and rear fascia. I love the look of matte black, but an entire vehicle can be a bit much... the contrast of matte vs. gloss really accentuates each other and makes it pop (as on the red 458 Italia above in post# 6).

I don't expect the finish on the pre-colored panels to be at the same level as an automotive clear coat, but with a little bit of work I hope to achieve a custom look without the expense of custom paint.

[Kalstar]

How does it hold up to road wear? I've wondered if it stands up to the random rock or flying debris you get hit with on the highway.

I have no actual knowledge of how it will hold up. I do know this, 1) The vinyl has a 7 year outdoor guarantee. 2). With the 818 panels being so small the wrapping should be easy (no need to do fixed large panels like on production cars) and 3). I have seen the production splash panels at FFR and they are impressive to say the least. They truly look like paint.

My understanding the first few 818 will be the splash gel coat with the infused panels soon there after. I for one would prefer the gel coat. With the cost of the vinyl, changing my mind on color is not a big deal or cost.

[Red Tag]

I have always been partial to the Martini paint scheme. For the 818, get it in white, and add the solid stripes in vinyl. Much more cost effective ($200?) than a complete vinyl wrap ($2000?).
14757

[philly15]

i personally like blue my favorite wrx i ever owned was my world rally blue 2002 im sure if a blue color is offered it isnt going to be anything special but who knows i got a friend who does vinyl wrapping so might be lookin to do that in the future thinking something along these lines

this one is a brushed blue steel

https://u006qa.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pCJthpx0Vso_qqu-ZIP9OJ0D6SYI9Tas-yeJU3gMfJ49i5Z9XkLkXHD-CUM-2ry7P6nadYlzlQKSLAVBqFZCEF-O8QYV8DSMq/DSC_0291%20copy%201.jpg?psid=1

this is a matte blue metallic very similar one just has that brushed metal look

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=750945&stc=1&d=1347656084

[longislandwrx]

white car. black/cf accents. red bits. my inspiration:

14758

think i've settled on these wheels.

14759

if i feel like balling out of control i may have the weight grooves painted in matching red.

[timmy318]

white car. black/cf accents. red bits. my inspiration:

14758

think i've settled on these wheels.

14759

if i feel like balling out of control i may have the weight grooves painted in matching red.

I was looking around at wheels and stumbled onto this one (http://www.carid.com/xxr-wheels/525-black-machined-451602.html). I'm thinking of painting my car red and these wheels would be a nice (& cheap) option!

[philly15]

white car. black/cf accents. red bits. my inspiration:

14758

think i've settled on these wheels.

14759

if i feel like balling out of control i may have the weight grooves painted in matching red.

i like those second ones looks pretty sweet size depending might have to pick up a set

[longislandwrx]

They come up to 10.5 wide with a 114.3x5 hub 9.5 in 5x100

[flynntuna]

I have always been partial to the Martini paint scheme. For the 818, get it in white, and add the solid stripes in vinyl. Much more cost effective ($200?) than a complete vinyl wrap ($2000?).
14757

I like the direction your going, might have to steal that idea. :rolleyes:

[Maximus]

This is almost exactly what I am planning, beautiful color.


i personally like blue my favorite wrx i ever owned was my world rally blue 2002 im sure if a blue color is offered it isnt going to be anything special but who knows i got a friend who does vinyl wrapping so might be lookin to do that in the future thinking something along these lines

this one is a brushed blue steel

https://u006qa.sn2.livefilestore.com/y1pCJthpx0Vso_qqu-ZIP9OJ0D6SYI9Tas-yeJU3gMfJ49i5Z9XkLkXHD-CUM-2ry7P6nadYlzlQKSLAVBqFZCEF-O8QYV8DSMq/DSC_0291%20copy%201.jpg?psid=1

this is a matte blue metallic very similar one just has that brushed metal look

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=750945&stc=1&d=1347656084

[Gus]

white car. black/cf accents. red bits. my inspiration:

14758

think i've settled on these wheels.

14759

if i feel like balling out of control i may have the weight grooves painted in matching red.



I love those wheels

[bnr32jason]

Here's the basic idea for mine, metallic dark gray with BBS-LMR wheels. Will probably offset it with a little bit of carbon fiber here and there, and maybe some other accents. Not sure yet.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8470161904_6405fa0f36_b.jpg

[flytosail]

Arrest Red. Black wheels.

[Nuul]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8470161904_6405fa0f36_b.jpg

Wow, that's a nice combo.

[BS]

I've been wondering how this body material will be to prep and paint, compared to metal or fiberglass? Will it take special prep precautions and/or steps? Is there a special paint or primer needed to adhere properly to the plastic?

Bob

[metalmaker12]

15420
with carbon accents and some different wheels down the road