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upsdude · 08-04-2011, 08:06 PM

^that's been my problem too with the 1.3 tip at least. orange peel up the yang lol-and i'm having a hell of a time adjusting it properly..then again i'm still a paint virgin.

LOUD240 · 08-04-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by upsdude

cool a fellow finish line gun owner. got mine from another forum member-having problems with orange peel-i think i'll try the 1.5 tip so far i've been using the 1.3 on my test panels. how do you like the dekups system? was watching the demo video and it def. looks like a better option than the traditional paint cup.

after seeing this pic (even if it's a honda) i'm considering going the flat route lol

no no no dont do it

hypercrush · 08-05-2011, 05:55 PM

we have a hell of a time keeping our sponsored satin white car clean, but it is a cool look. i think where i went wrong was doing it single-stage to save $. next time i plan to do a regular base with a flat clear, might help to not let grease soak in i hope

just depends what you want i guess. i think flat metallics look pretty sick i must say

turtle m3th · 08-13-2011, 12:07 AM

anyone know the paint name or code of this dope ass hatch?!

Mikey McFly · 08-13-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by turtle m3th

anyone know the paint name or code of this dope ass hatch?!

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Originally Posted by wonpoo

redondo red

Looks close enough at least.

Bippu_Colin · 08-20-2011, 10:03 PM

@sidewaysil80 That is actually Porsche GT3RS GRAY also known as "Grauschwarz" the paintcode is "7A1" for porsche paint in any Dupont, ppg or sherwin williams automotive paint code books.

Bippu_Colin · 08-20-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewaysil80

anyone have any idea what color this is...

it says it's an e92 and i'm 99% sure it's an m3. i searched the bmw colors from that chassis/model and couldn't find anything close. i'm assuming its a custom color or from a different make...any input would be greatly appreciated.

Sidewasil80 this paint is a porsche GT3RS factory color, paint code is "7a1" in any sherwin williams, PPG, or Dupont paint code book.

ILoveMyRHS13 · 08-21-2011, 07:29 AM

Anyone have any pictures of Grabber Blue on anything?

Only other car I've seen it on was the FC on this forum.

Wreckless35 · 08-22-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ILoveMyRHS13

Anyone have any pictures of Grabber Blue on anything?

This is my boy's Grabber Blue s14 painted earlier this year...

burns_rubber · 08-30-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trinidrift3

i love DC5 colors. there are more but im tired of looking for the pics. im debating painting my s13 jade green metallic
vibrant blue pearl

satin silver metallic

redondo red

nighthawk black pearl

magnessium metallic

jade green metallic

blaze orange metallic

arctic blue pearl (my car)

milano red

fire pepper red

PWP

i had 2 dc5 before i got the 240 3weeks ago both 06 1 base and 1 type S... totaled the last type-s miss it .loved there colors

adam s · 08-30-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by burns_rubber

i had 2 dc5 before i got the 240 3weeks ago both 06 1 base and 1 type S... totaled the last type-s miss it .loved there colors

*Wake* · 08-31-2011, 02:31 AM

Theres just soo much......

axiomatik · 08-31-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless35

This is my boy Lee's Grabber Blue s14 painted earlier this year...

all that money spent on parts, and none of them fit.....

*Wake* · 08-31-2011, 01:26 PM

"its a drift car, just gonna get trashed anyway"

nor-caljdm · 08-31-2011, 05:30 PM

anyone know this color code?

Sugoi_Style · 08-31-2011, 09:20 PM

Maybe an Audi Nimbus Grey? A similar paint was posted on this thread before by someone else. Page 66

Wreckless35 · 09-01-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by axiomatik

all that money spent on parts, and none of them fit.....

If this car was ever daily'ed that would be a different story. If you hadn't noticed there are no plates on the ride, that's because the only street action this gets is in the back of a trailor. If you ever saw the "parts" and not the exterior that gets changed once a month... You'd retract your statement.

axiomatik · 09-01-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless35

If this car was ever daily'ed that would be a different story. If you hadn't noticed there are no plates on the ride, that's because the only street action this gets is in the back of a trailor. If you ever saw the "parts" and not the exterior that gets changed once a month... You'd retract your statement.

No I wouldn't. It would look better with no hood and no bumper than the way it sits in those pics.

*kingkilburn* · 09-01-2011, 12:47 PM

The only excuse a drift car has for looking shitty is if those are spare body panels and you threw them on between rounds.

Sugoi_Style · 09-01-2011, 12:57 PM

Paint thread?

Hopeful that grey paint example helped a little. It does look pretty good, but I'll bet it looks even better in person as do most paints due to lens weaknesses in cameras. I was seriously contemplating this hue of grey as well. We'll see...

BOROSUN · 09-04-2011, 11:47 AM

iridium silver

iridium grey

flint grey met

cubanite silver

anyone have nice pics of dark blue/ midnight blue or something similar?

hypercrush · 09-04-2011, 01:43 PM

that same grey has been posted like a ton of times, so far ive found that audi, ferrari, GM & scion have similar versions. google them bad boys up or cruise to a paint store they would get both samples and price for you.

lexus starfire white pearl w/ghost blue flake

the mini oxygen blue, good color for a drift car since its got no pearl or metallic. the rear of the car was resprayed the day before this picture

yomisiu · 09-04-2011, 02:15 PM

i f0ken love that white

JaredP · 09-05-2011, 03:49 PM

paint related: is there any easy way to strip the paint in the engine bay? lots of little areas to get in to. i've heard of renting a sand blaster and using baking soda for a less aggressive media but want to see what you guys suggest

chiboy002 · 09-06-2011, 05:00 PM

does one have to take off the rear hatch on an s13 to paint the hatch jams near the roof?

its about to go to the painters and i don't know if i want this to be done cause if they put it on all fucked up then the trunk will close like shit and the roof will leak from where the hinges go

niscur29 · 09-06-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

does one have to take off the rear hatch on an s13 to paint the hatch jams near the roof?

its about to go to the painters and i don't know if i want this to be done cause if they put it on all fucked up then the trunk will close like shit and the roof will leak from where the hinges go

I did and it made it soooo much easier, granted I painted it myself, but still its much easier to get to the harnesses, and the hinges. My car is a FL car and still had surface rust on the hinges and rust where the hinge meets the shell. So I took the hinges of the hatch and repainted them.

If you do take it out its got seam sealer all around the brackets and as a thread sealant on the hinge bolts themselves. So for a leak free installation you need to install the hatch "wet" with seam sealer on the threads and mating surfaces, loosely attach the nuts to the hinges on the inside, align it and bolt it down. Then come back and seam seal around the hinge/shell joint.

ReaperBJJ · 09-10-2011, 03:10 PM

Anyone know a satin grey/charcoal color code similar to these

I'm debating between going the above route on my s13 or Lexus Smokey granite mica, opinions?

kris · 09-10-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by turtle m3th

anyone know the paint name or code of this dope ass hatch?!

Looks like early 90s infinity burgundy metallic .....looks like my piece of shit

If you want a color code pm me

^bright light makes it come out lighter. I hate the color personally

That flat civic hatch above is a buddy of mine...looks pretty rad. It's not rattlecan its the house of kolor flats line of paint

igreek · 09-11-2011, 10:02 PM

Trying to figure out a red. My S13 is gonna be finished with the Type-X soon, and I want a red red; not an orangy red. Would anyone know the color code to this:

If not, how do you guys think Imola Red would look on an S13 with Type-X aero?

Or, can anyone think of another red? Thanks you!

upsdude · 09-12-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JaredP

paint related: is there any easy way to strip the paint in the engine bay? lots of little areas to get in to. i've heard of renting a sand blaster and using baking soda for a less aggressive media but want to see what you guys suggest

if you're trying to get into small hard to reach areas then media blasting is the best way to do it...but it's messy you'll have blasting media all over the place. either that or chemically strip with something like aircraft remover.

08-05-2011, 05:55 PM	#2013
hypercrush Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	we have a hell of a time keeping our sponsored satin white car clean, but it is a cool look. i think where i went wrong was doing it single-stage to save $. next time i plan to do a regular base with a flat clear, might help to not let grease soak in i hope just depends what you want i guess. i think flat metallics look pretty sick i must say __________________ www.elevenspaint.com

08-13-2011, 12:07 AM	#2014
turtle m3th Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 1,608 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	anyone know the paint name or code of this dope ass hatch?! __________________ "cigarettes killed my father, and raped my mother!"

08-31-2011, 02:31 AM	#2022
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Theres just soo much...... __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

08-31-2011, 01:26 PM	#2024
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	"its a drift car, just gonna get trashed anyway" __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

08-31-2011, 09:20 PM	#2026
Sugoi_Style Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 41 Posts: 559 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Maybe an Audi Nimbus Grey? A similar paint was posted on this thread before by someone else. Page 66 __________________

08-04-2011, 08:06 PM	#2011
upsdude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fontana (the good part) Posts: 2,721 Trader Rating: (46) Rides Gallery: upsdude Feedback Score: 46 reviews	^that's been my problem too with the 1.3 tip at least. orange peel up the yang lol-and i'm having a hell of a time adjusting it properly..then again i'm still a paint virgin.

08-20-2011, 10:03 PM	#2016
Bippu_Colin Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	@sidewaysil80 That is actually Porsche GT3RS GRAY also known as "Grauschwarz" the paintcode is "7A1" for porsche paint in any Dupont, ppg or sherwin williams automotive paint code books.

08-31-2011, 05:30 PM	#2025
nor-caljdm Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nor cal Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	anyone know this color code?

09-01-2011, 12:47 PM	#2029
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,042 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The only excuse a drift car has for looking shitty is if those are spare body panels and you threw them on between rounds. __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

09-01-2011, 12:57 PM	#2030
Sugoi_Style Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 41 Posts: 559 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Paint thread? Hopeful that grey paint example helped a little. It does look pretty good, but I'll bet it looks even better in person as do most paints due to lens weaknesses in cameras. I was seriously contemplating this hue of grey as well. We'll see... __________________

09-04-2011, 11:47 AM	#2031
BOROSUN Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: two legit to quit Age: 43 Posts: 5,236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	iridium silver iridium grey flint grey met cubanite silver anyone have nice pics of dark blue/ midnight blue or something similar?

09-04-2011, 01:43 PM	#2032
hypercrush Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 377 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that same grey has been posted like a ton of times, so far ive found that audi, ferrari, GM & scion have similar versions. google them bad boys up or cruise to a paint store they would get both samples and price for you. lexus starfire white pearl w/ghost blue flake the mini oxygen blue, good color for a drift car since its got no pearl or metallic. the rear of the car was resprayed the day before this picture __________________ www.elevenspaint.com

09-04-2011, 02:15 PM	#2033
yomisiu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i f0ken love that white

09-05-2011, 03:49 PM	#2034
JaredP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	paint related: is there any easy way to strip the paint in the engine bay? lots of little areas to get in to. i've heard of renting a sand blaster and using baking soda for a less aggressive media but want to see what you guys suggest

09-06-2011, 05:00 PM	#2035
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	does one have to take off the rear hatch on an s13 to paint the hatch jams near the roof? its about to go to the painters and i don't know if i want this to be done cause if they put it on all fucked up then the trunk will close like shit and the roof will leak from where the hinges go __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

09-10-2011, 03:10 PM	#2037
ReaperBJJ Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brainerd, MN Age: 35 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone know a satin grey/charcoal color code similar to these I'm debating between going the above route on my s13 or Lexus Smokey granite mica, opinions? __________________ '89 240sx-Track monster in progress '03 Grand Prix GTP-pepped up DD.

09-11-2011, 10:02 PM	#2039
igreek Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Age: 31 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Trying to figure out a red. My S13 is gonna be finished with the Type-X soon, and I want a red red; not an orangy red. Would anyone know the color code to this: If not, how do you guys think Imola Red would look on an S13 with Type-X aero? Or, can anyone think of another red? Thanks you!