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Should I Paint My Roof Black ?

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Old 04-25-10 | 04:22 PM
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erik535353 , that looks amazing my friend Thanks for posting pics . congrats on a beatiful GS
Old 04-25-10 | 04:56 PM
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The black roof would look much better on the red GS if the wheels were black. Look totally off to me with the chrome wheels.
Old 04-25-10 | 05:06 PM
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chrome wheels looks fine with black roof, because there's plenty of chrome trim around the car to match.

the black roof was meant to be matched with tinted windows.
Old 04-25-10 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
The black roof would look much better on the red GS if the wheels were black. Look totally off to me with the chrome wheels.
Oh well, can't please em all I guess.
Old 04-25-10 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by erik535353
Oh well, can't please em all I guess.
Erik,
I love the way your car looks, as I posted on your thread if I had the matador red no question I'm painting it black. I'm just not sold on my silver car but that's just me, no disrespect to the other silver cars that have done it.
Old 04-25-10 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by erik535353
Oh well, can't please em all I guess.
I to think it looks great.....sent you a PM....had some questions.
Old 04-26-10 | 03:08 AM
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its all matter of taste if u like the way it looks then do it thats one of the first things im planning on doing mine. I personally like the way its looks so im with you on that
Old 04-26-10 | 05:56 AM
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Paint the roof black and put a huge spoiler on the trunk, then you're golden.
Old 04-26-10 | 11:27 AM
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do what you like not what others like!!
Old 04-26-10 | 01:51 PM
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you could always DIY vinyl for cheap, like this guy...
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/26/h...n-your-garage/

he did his whole car. you're only doing the roof. that should be easy
Old 04-26-10 | 01:57 PM
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Don't paint it, just put vinyl. That way if you ever get tired of the look or decide to sell you car you can always take it off
Old 04-26-10 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
you could always DIY vinyl for cheap, like this guy...
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/26/h...n-your-garage/

he did his whole car. you're only doing the roof. that should be easy
wow , thats pretty cool . thanks for the link
Old 04-26-10 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LMN_Sins
do what you like not what others like!!
That's why it doesn't make sense to ask these kind of questions.
I've done it once or twice just to have fun. I knew what I wanted. I didn't need the opinions of others. It was fun reading the replies though. Bottom line....do what you want.
Old 04-26-10 | 04:30 PM
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Default this is mine but i dont think it look bad

it does not look like a scion it still got da lexus look ...some people r mad cuz their cars are either black or a has realy dark color.and my roof is vinyl not painted that mean i can take it off any time i want
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Old 04-26-10 | 05:33 PM
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I am taking the plunge! My car go's in Monday.....Top will be painted with PPG Black and Ceramic clear coat on top, Found a shop that specializes in high end autos, they are going to make it look better than if it came from that factory that way.

So gents.....I will have fresh pics by next Thursday of my Scion! LOL


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