Paint Schemes/Rim Chops

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:09 pm

Deek,
I really like the silver roof concept. Go for it.
Hell if you don't like it after you can always paint it again, depending on the time you have at the body shop.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:56 pm

both ways look good.
in bmd's photoshop pic, the riv's black portions look like the finish is in satin clear. it's risky to have a satin finish,but it would look great with the high gloss silver and satin black sides....btw deek,are you thinking about getting sqrivis bumper when its done?

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95 riviera wht s/c...mods are in the works...mildly ported heads,manifolds and intake manifold. bilstein rear conversion. CCS custom springs.lowered 1". 160 stat.and a whole bunch of other s..t that i have to get out of my brain and onto the car.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:02 pm

robotennis61 wrote:

..btw deek,are you thinking about getting sqrivis bumper when its done?

I'm curious how much $$$ they will cost.??? But they would look very cool.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:01 pm

I'm thinking about the Silver Arrow's silver now - anyone know what that paint is called, or a code?

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'98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj.

Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:07 pm

I'm sure Randall will have the proper code.
Try emailing or PM him.

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:44 pm

Actually Derek, I used Randalls' Silver Arrow pic as a resource for the silver roof on the photoshop job I did in the profile pic that you provided. This is it...

I think that would be a great choice!

@robotennis61- Actually the black parts are supposed to be glossy but ended up looking satin,

I just didn't have time to to do as good a job as i would have liked. It was just to give Derek and idea of what it would look like.

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1996 Supercharged Riviera, Black Cherry Ext., Burgundy Int., over 200K

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:53 pm

ic..but it would look good. ive seen a couple of satin finished chargers in town,bottom half in satin and top half in high gloss, and they look good..really good..

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95 riviera wht s/c...mods are in the works...mildly ported heads,manifolds and intake manifold. bilstein rear conversion. CCS custom springs.lowered 1". 160 stat.and a whole bunch of other s..t that i have to get out of my brain and onto the car.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:39 pm

BMD wrote:

Actually Derek, I used Randalls' Silver Arrow pic as a resource for the silver roof on the photoshop job I did in the profile pic that you provided. This is it...

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I think that would be a great choice!

Thanks, I think that's perfect! Plus I'm paying homage to my roots, forget that Pontiac silver! (it's probably the same anyhow!!!)

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'98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj.

Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:45 pm

Okay, so I finally figured out the paint color. The Silver Arrow used...

(drumroll...)

Galaxy Silver Metallic!!!

The same as the Pontiac Silver starting in '00 and newer Grand Prixs. Riviera used it first though!

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'98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj.

Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:12 pm

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:25 pm

no one likes the satin /gloss combo?

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95 riviera wht s/c...mods are in the works...mildly ported heads,manifolds and intake manifold. bilstein rear conversion. CCS custom springs.lowered 1". 160 stat.and a whole bunch of other s..t that i have to get out of my brain and onto the car.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:36 pm

Not on a 90's Riv. Maybe a 60's or 70's Riv.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:35 pm

oh...

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95 riviera wht s/c...mods are in the works...mildly ported heads,manifolds and intake manifold. bilstein rear conversion. CCS custom springs.lowered 1". 160 stat.and a whole bunch of other s..t that i have to get out of my brain and onto the car.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:30 pm

My 2 cents only, and I could be wrong.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:54 pm

Well I heard the Silver Arrow may have actually used "Sterling Silver Metallic", NOT "Galaxy Silver Metallic". I haven't found the paint code for that yet. (Thanks Randall!!)

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'98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj.

Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS