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Old 05-15-2009, 08:48 PM   #1
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flat black on bottom

i have a 08 lift back, polar white
im thinking of painting the bottom of the doors and fenders flat black below the flair.
has anyone done this, or have a idea how it would look..
thanks for any input.
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Old 05-15-2009, 08:49 PM   #2
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it'll look great for about 2 weeks.

then the flat black will start to just look awful, dirty...
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Old 05-15-2009, 09:03 PM   #3
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try to photoshop it first.... if you realy like it, get it done at a bodyshop so it will look good over time
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Old 05-15-2009, 09:08 PM   #4
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yeah, photoshop sounds good..ive painted for about 17 years...so wont be a problem to do it myself :)
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Old 05-15-2009, 09:28 PM   #5
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matte or satin better than flat.
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Old 05-15-2009, 10:00 PM   #6
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i say get vinyl. cheaper and fewer consequences
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Old 05-16-2009, 09:40 AM   #7
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i say get vinyl. cheaper and fewer consequences
2nd that. less costly and comes off when bored or time to sell......
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Old 05-16-2009, 10:41 AM   #8
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Do you mean something like this: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...7&postcount=24
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Old 05-16-2009, 10:43 AM   #9
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that looks nice Jochen, simple and subtle.
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Old 05-16-2009, 02:38 PM   #10
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i would do the same exact thing if it wasnt for the nasty bumper things on the '09s.
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+1, I might even have to do that.
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Old 05-21-2009, 08:13 PM   #12
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thanks for the pics....
jochen, echo hrs, is that vinyl or paint...looks really good!!
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Old 05-22-2009, 03:14 AM   #13
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Mine is vinyl.
Echo_hrs' is photoshop :)
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