Paint Schemes/Rim Chops

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:40 pm

Interesting ideas, guys. I've thought about repainting mine; even though I'm happy with my paint color, I know it won't last forever. This isn't totally original, I know, but if I were going to paint it, I like the idea two-tone black, with all of the chrome painted with a transparent black, then clear coated. Rivman did something similar a few years ago.

I took Randall's '95, put on Timo's 18" Tomason rims, painted trunk, roof, mirrors, and hood matte black, tinted windows, smoked lights, and finally darken the chrome trim and wheels. Looks so mean, imo!!!

I might also try this look with my existing slate grey metallic paint instead of gloss black, would keep the matte black, though.

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Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:47 pm

I wish we could get those Tomason wheels here in the USA.!!!!!

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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 Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:27 pm

deekster_caddy wrote:

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!!)

I'm surprised it's not silvermist. How many silvers does one car company need?

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Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:59 pm

Jack the R wrote:

If a tranny is working, would it be worth it to get the Intense complete overhaul kit instead of the upgrade kit? I'm assuming the complete kit includes parts that wouldn't need to be replaced unless you'd fragged you're tranny. Maybe I'm wrong. But if you can get the tranny upgraded for around $2000, that's a real good deal!

JR, I would post this question under a different heading to get some experienced response.

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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 Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:31 pm

Rickw - I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about dunno

Even in rare one-inna-million alternate universes, I'd never post a reply meant for one thread into another thread. bonk

Subject: Photoshopped 2-tone riv...need opinions!! Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:17 pm

So i decided i wanted to switch the styles up on my riv and had a member on Regalgs shop these for me. Any preferences or different ideas?

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Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:29 pm

I like the rims but I wouldn't put the black center section on a green/blue car.

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:37 pm

I don't think the black looks terrible, but a darker/grayer shade of the same blue might look better. I dig the blacked out rims!

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Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:45 pm

black looks weird on blue. go all black with the matte on the hood and trunk and deck. it looks cool and correct. if the blue was dark navy ,might look good too.

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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 14, 2009 8:43 pm

18' American Racing (07')

Subject: Re: Paint Schemes/Rim Chops Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:48 pm

Well I'm off to the spray booth tonight for silver. Primer was wetsanded last week. Pics coming soon!

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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 Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:00 pm

Good Luck and don't forget to take pic's

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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 Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:02 pm

I'm sure it will look great!!!

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Modern "Muscle"

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