Sport Compact Car recently did a flat back ghetto spray can paint job of a WRX STI. I'm not sure how the flat black would look on the VX 'cause the body would blend in with the cladding too much.
Super VXer
Sport Compact Car recently did a flat back ghetto spray can paint job of a WRX STI. I'm not sure how the flat black would look on the VX 'cause the body would blend in with the cladding too much.
Super VXer
Too bad we can't powder coat the cladding
Steve
Super VXer
Seems to me that there were a few "muscle cars" in the late 60's & early 70's that came w/ flat black hoods to cut glare (Boss 302 & 429 come to mind)...maybe dig up old paint codes?
Super VXer
Missed this post completely.
It is possible, but it isnt reliable. Matte paints do not have the solvents to protect from elements. HIGHLY unrecommended.
HOWEVER.... and this is still going to cost some $, but it works.... have your car painted the color you want and have it clearcoated with a couple extra coats of clear. THEN, wetsand it with 1500-2000 grit. BUT, do not buff it afterwards. It will have a sheen, smooth finish, but without the shine. You won't even notice the clearcoat is on it. The downfall of this is, as above, protection will be limited, but not as much. Also, the basecoat will be hazed out a bit from the clear being wetsanded. Can be done though. Years and years ago, we had done this on a an old Willys. Painted it black, the whole works.... and it came out looking like a stealth bomber. It went offroad a lot so it killed the finish fast. A scratch or ding on this finish will create a bigger eye sore than if it were buffed.
I agree though, a black, satin finished VX would be insane looking. I would love to see one. Maybe I will Photochop one.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
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