Red Hood Insert?

[totallto]

I was just thinking, I would like to paint the hoodinsert Red.
Anyone done this in this here at VX.info?
How did ya do it?
Got pics?
Cool

thanks


AJ

[Cyrk]

Here is what it could look like... hope you do not mind WormGod...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/39gt_red.jpg

-Dave

[AlaskaVX]

If you were to do that I would do it with Line-X like zadam123, I would definately do the cladding too, the picture above looks a little funny

[tiggergreen]

Ok - two quick Gimp versions of the above photo...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/91vxred.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/91vxred02.jpg

One of these days I'm going to spend more time and create a really good template to work with...

Brent
www.xanderstudios.com

[Joe_Black]

The first photo looks pretty cool and I think that would be pretty sharp with the red-black interior. I don't think Line-X would be the way to go though, too rough and would trap all sorts of crap on the insert. The red cladding is a bit much for me, but then again that's me! Just take it to a good local paint shop and ask 'em how much to shoot it in the color you want, then remove it and take it to them. Best guess would be about $100 for good quality paint.

The insert is held on by about 10 or so nuts which are all easily accessible once you remove the hood insulation. I'd go with a matte or satin finish to maintain the non-glare look, although I can't imagine any glare ever coming off the thing.

Hope that helps! Be sure to post some photos too!

[Heraclid]

I think the insert in red would be kinda cool, but I agree with Joe - I wouldn't touch the cladding.

[WormGod]

Ya, I think red cladding and insert could look quite sharp on a black VX with the red leather inside. Definately stands out in a crowd (as if a VX doesnt anyways!). Luckily, the gray leather I have already "somewhat" matches the grayISH cladding and insert on mine, heh.

Speaking of which, I was debating an all over paint job for my VX this year. I think if I do it, I am going Chevy Orange. Thinking of a 3 stage urethane pearl. This may only happen if I manage to get another hooptee for everyday use. I would hate to get my VX dirty with all the plans I have for it. ;)

http://www.wormgod.8m.com/Images/Ebony/vx_orange.jpg

[Apostle]

well, was screwing around with paint (im not good enough to get the shiny look) but brought up a purple color.

black V with purple cladding/insert looked pretty kewl

[CrzyFool]

I think I am gonna repaint the whole thing gun-metal grey from top to bottom . . .

[coachreed]

Originally posted by WormGod
http://www.wormgod.8m.com/Images/Ebony/vx_orange.jpg

Now THAT looks kick @$$! From the picture, with the highlights and lowlights... it looks like it would be painted in candy color... I like it! As for the red insert and cladding on black... looks pretty kewl... but the orange is AWSOME!

TTYL!

[WormGod]

The interesting thing with a pearl flake in orange, you will get red, white, and yellow reflections depending on angle and lighting. Your VX could look like a rolling flame, heh.