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Old 01-07-2009, 06:14 PM
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Paint Scheme Idea for thought

I have been really intrigued by the looks of the pw's with the jcw aero kit. I went to photoshop and did a little paint scheme. It just applies to the front fascia. Kinda reminds me of the Nissan GTR. Not sure if anyone has thought of this yet, but it seems very simple to me.

What do you guys think? Ill try it on some other colors too.

btw, sorry for the sloppy editing.
 
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I dig it personally.
 
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here is a chili red one.
If someone knows how to retain the glossy finish of the paint, feel free to re-edit these as that would probably look more realistic.
 
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I like it, it reminds me of the new Audi front styling(which I personally love). It looks like a big mouth eager to eat up some asphalt.
 
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Originally Posted by In The Pink
I like it, it reminds me of the new Audi front styling(which I personally love). It looks like a big mouth eager to eat up some asphalt.
ya, i definitely think it is more aggressive, i just dont know if it takes away from the original scheme of the car.

Id prolly do it if A) i had a JCW kit
B) I didn't have to put a big ugly license plate in the front
 
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Definetly makes it look new audi-ish. I like it, nice original take on things!
 
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That paint scheme in white reminds me a bit too much of a VW GTI. The "other" car I almost bought.
 
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reminds me of the AC Schnitzer body kit
 
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I've seen a well-made youtube video where one of the minis has this paint scheme.
I just spent over an hour looking for it but to no success. My girlfriend is begging to stop looking and start on my reading for tomorrow's class, so i shall.

Anyone who knows what I'm talking about please post the link. It's killing me!!!
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 05:37 AM
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I like it....its diffrent and I have never seen it anywhere....Go for it.
 
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I've seen one done on the mini2 forum...
 
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Love it! Someone can try it out with plasti dip!!!
 
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Originally Posted by andstillgoin
I've seen one done on the mini2 forum...
thanks, that looks good. Im not a painting expert by any definition, so anyone have any idea what kinda work it would take and what kinda price?
And no, i will not plastidip it, haha.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 06:24 AM
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LOL at least you can see if you like it then peel it off and get it professionally done!
 
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wow...

it makes it look...

Volkswagen-ish
 
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Here's another PIC. I suppose the easiest way would be to get a large piece of black vinyl wrap and cut to size. That way if you don't like it, you can always peel it off.
 
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That is certainly unique! I like the looks of it.
 
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I think I'd like it if you did it with a mesh grill straight down (similar to Audi or VW). But I think it would look a little goofy with the bumper painted.
 
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I like the AC Schnitzer body kit, but the rest just seems like an RS3.
 
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