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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Just thinking of something to set it apart from the rest. I know its a rough picture (only have paintbrush on computer) but you get the idea. Does it look aggressive or stupid. Just wanting some opinions before I go ahead with it.

Might add some other things from the real airplane like numbers, army star, number of kills under side windows, etc...
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

If anybody has photo shop or a way to do make it look better would be great. Here is a blank canvas to work with.
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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The reason for this is to hopefully cover up some shady bodywork that was done to the car when it was painted and is something I was thinking of doing for a while. If you look closely you'll see the dents and crinkles that are visible. I circled them. Passenger door is the same
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

its your car, do what you like.
but,...if you ever want to sell it, might make it more difficult?
for the effort of the custom paint/graphics, may as well just repair the body damage.
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Not my thing, but hey, it's YOUR car so who cares what we all think. Good luck with your painting!
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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its your car, do what you like.
but,...if you ever want to sell it, might make it more difficult?
good point. i might want to sell it if i buy another camaro. would be over personalized.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

HMMMMM...


No, sir. I don't like it.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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nope !!! Uuuugly !!!
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

If you were going to do something like that it would have to be at the front. It's purpose was to intimidate superstitious enemies. Instead it looks like it's going to eat your front tire. (Not meant to offend, simply the impression/thoughts I had when I saw it.)
Nice work using paint, it's enough to show what it would look like imo.

How about some muted flames done with plastidip? If you do it right it will peel off if you decide you don't like it or go to sell it.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

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If you were going to do something like that it would have to be at the front. It's purpose was to intimidate superstitious enemies. Instead it looks like it's going to eat your front tire. (Not meant to offend, simply the impression/thoughts I had when I saw it.)
Nice work using paint, it's enough to show what it would look like imo.

How about some muted flames done with plastidip? If you do it right it will peel off if you decide you don't like it or go to sell it.
Agreed on all counts. Doing intricate designs with plastidip is tough, though. Gotta be careful to pull whatever you're masking while the stuff is wet. You do it while it's wet and you can get nice clean lines. But Im talking within 60-90 seconds of spraying. It makes it a rather involved and complicated process to try to get full coverage AND not spray any massive runs in it.
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

I am absolutely not a fan of that. To me thats as bad as spelling IROCK on the doors which I have seen in person as well as pics. Its a epic fail thru and thru.

Hey its your car do what you want but be prepared for meme generated pics of your car floating around on the internet as someone will do it

Sorry to be so blunt but I have to say this
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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that graphic came from military aviation . P-40 , F-86D , F-105G , A-10 to name a few , let it stay there . on your car it would like redn3ck trash (I know , I are one) . just my thoughts , good luck .
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

what about getting a vinyl wrap. that way if you decide to sell it or dont like it you can just take it off.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Thanks for all the replies. Its better to hear how bad it looks now then after its done. LOL. Probably look into repainting it. AGAIN. I'm a fan of military aviation but combining it with my car seems to be a bad idea. Thanks again
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Originally Posted by redneckjoe
for the effort of the custom paint/graphics, may as well just repair the body damage.
EXACTLY!
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 10:49 PM
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I like the shark teeth graphic, just not on that car; it just doesn't really work. A Starsky and Hutch stripe would work better.
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Plastidip it on there, then you can just peel it off if you don't like it anymore.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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Sorry Bud but I don't like. You might be better off just fixing the body work like stated earlier.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Gotta do this

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/t...ercar-001.html


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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

That's a 1500hp camaro..... it will look good in anything!
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 10:15 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Of course not. Its a terrible idea
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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Re: Have you seen this done on a thirdgen

Not mine, found it over on the bullet some time back.

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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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t..a..c..k...y
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