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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

The time for body work is slowly approaching. When paint time come around,im still debating whether the gloss black is the color choice,or Satin black. I found someone who painted there Trans am satin black and i think it looks good. Now after i do the body work, im also getting the Ws6(RA II) Hood. And in a few years i will be getting a pair of Torque Thrust gloss black rims to look like the stock Black & chrome cross lace. In addition,ill be getting 265's or bigger for my back tires. Heres the two options im debating between.

This first picture is of someones GTA with a new black paint job and the hood i want and the rims i have at the moment.I think it looks great,but im still indecisive.It is also an 88 Like mine







Now this is the Trans am with the Satin. I hate the rims that are on it but its just an idea of what it would look like. I think he also added 1 or 2 coats of clear,as you can see in certain shots. Also an 88 Like mine











I really need opinions. Im awful at decisions aha. Thanks guys.

-DylanN
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Re: Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

glossy
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Re: Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

i'd say gloss - doing a satin leaves too much room for it looking primered imo
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Re: Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

+1 for gloss black
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Re: Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

+1 glossy black. Just looks too damn good on a thirdgen.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Re: Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

Gloss - just make sure the body work is perfect, or you will see every sin.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Re: Gloss black or Satin black? That is the question

gloss black... enough 3rd gens are in primer also the pics of ur example satin black car look super edited
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