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Old 10 December 2013, 07:00 PM
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my 01g silver blob was scraped by some numpty down 1 side and its going for a full respray soon-i like the silver but whilst its being done is there anything i can add to make it a bit more eye catching without making it look like a chavvy saxo?

metal flake maybe?

adding another colour to the mix or underneath etc?

any help guys please

the car (pre-accident) looks like this





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I think the metal flake would look very very nice!
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Originally Posted by just me
I think the metal flake would look very very nice!
what colour?
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Depends what look you're after. I'd put sti sideskirts and a widetrack rear bumper and arches too. I like the silver tho. Maybe just get them to take out any imperfections that mite be there, tiny dents and stone chips maybe? So it's absolutly gorgeous
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Is it just me or is the rear wheel sitting too far forward? Doesn't look like it's sitting in the arch correctly.
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Originally Posted by LDNSTi
Depends what look you're after. I'd put sti sideskirts and a widetrack rear bumper and arches too. I like the silver tho. Maybe just get them to take out any imperfections that mite be there, tiny dents and stone chips maybe? So it's absolutly gorgeous
sti sideskirts are going on matey-forgot to mention that

im not bothering with widetrack stuff
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it kinda looks like that but i can assure you its sitting correctly
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Sweet. Love the brakes btw.
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Originally Posted by LDNSTi
Sweet. Love the brakes btw.
haha so do i

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IMO flake looks tacky, I'd go for a nice subtle pearl.

If you went for a blue pearl in would look silver until in the sun and then it would get a tint of blue in it.
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Audi Cool Silver, Not enough to notice when you see your car by itself, but park it next to another silver Impreza and notice your car looks clean/crisp compared to the other silver!!
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Originally Posted by ScoobyNoob79
IMO flake looks tacky, I'd go for a nice subtle pearl.

If you went for a blue pearl in would look silver until in the sun and then it would get a tint of blue in it.
im liking this idea
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
im liking this idea
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Are you going in the door shuts then

Imo bin the idea of pearl off it will give silver an odd side tone. Think 've satin silver like the mk4 golf or old clios.

I would be adding a xirrilic tinter. Prob crystalline frost these give the car the same look bit really sparkle in the sun
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Originally Posted by cuprajake
Are you going in the door shuts then

Imo bin the idea of pearl off it will give silver an odd side tone. Think 've satin silver like the mk4 golf or old clios.

I would be adding a xirrilic tinter. Prob crystalline frost these give the car the same look bit really sparkle in the sun
Jake where abouts do you work/bodyshop?? My dad has just had his Bugeye WRX vandalized(kids throwing bricks) the back door needs painting, but he also wants the rear arches doing as they are bubbling, would you be able to do this kind of work and what sort of price would he be looking at??? pm me if you dont want to put a price up!!!
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Yeah we can do anything bud. Rochdale greater manc
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Originally Posted by cuprajake
Yeah we can do anything bud. Rochdale greater manc
Nice one, Ill get some pics and send them over to you?? and if my dad is happy with the quote, Ill take the car up there to be done by you!!
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the best colour i have ever seen on any car and looks stunning in any light is house of kolor cobalt candy blue.my choice any time ,any where ,any year.with the silver base coat
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This might sound boring, but White for me looks the nuts on a Blobeye. Plus I think it helps with resale if you ever get to that point

There ain't all that many white blobeyes about.

Rob
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Originally Posted by Rob Day
This might sound boring, but White for me looks the nuts on a Blobeye. Plus I think it helps with resale if you ever get to that point

There ain't all that many white blobeyes about.

Rob
altho i agree............i work down a quarry and i will never be able to keep it clean
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Spray it all glow in the dark orange!!
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