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HUGE decision. I need ya'lls advice!!

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Old 03-07-10 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Sytfu_IS
1. Matte black is played out
2. Looks like primer
3. Downgrade in color imo compared to our lexus oem colors

I wouldn't do it but I would do matte white or any other color but matte black.
couldnt have said it better myself
Old 03-07-10 | 05:46 AM
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However the ONLY car I've seen pull it off and make it look excellent is johnnyboys
I agree.............
Old 03-07-10 | 06:24 AM
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if you get tire of matte black, removing the vinyls will be a big issue because then your car will be sticky
there was a thread about a guy removing his black roof and the roof was not in the best of condition when the vinyl was removed
Old 03-07-10 | 06:32 AM
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I say don't do it, especially for $2500!!
Old 03-07-10 | 08:01 AM
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Keep stock! It looks better than matte black IMO.
(Plus, you can pocket the $2500 for other mods or w/e...)

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Old 03-07-10 | 08:29 AM
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how bout matte white?? like gallardo
Old 03-07-10 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
fyi, it was johnnyboy's car, and iirc it was PAINTED matte black.

imo, most of it is personal opinion (whether you the OP likes it or not), while the other part is how well it is executed (whether it actually looks like quality job or a hack job).

if you like it, do it. reactions aside, it's your car, it's your call. just remember that there'll always be nay-sayers, haters, and people with negative criticism.
ahhh yes...I stand corrected. Was his license plate "JDM NUB" I thought I remember seeing it somewhere.

But yes he had it painted.
Old 03-07-10 | 09:25 AM
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I would not pay that much money for something that I couldn't keep forever
Old 03-07-10 | 12:28 PM
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In my opinion Matte black looks really clean if done right- doesn't matter if it's played or not. All depends on what the owner of the car likes.

If I had the money I'd prolly vinyl wrap my car a matte black or matte dark red. =D
Old 03-07-10 | 01:38 PM
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honestly, you could buy something better... air? rims? lip kit?
Old 03-07-10 | 01:39 PM
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dude this is what ur car will look like. ive seen this one in person n looks super tacky..

Old 03-07-10 | 02:09 PM
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don't do it, your car will be back to 2007!
Old 03-07-10 | 05:55 PM
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I say don't do it! I think your $2500 would be better spent on the 09+ vertex kit but that is just my opinion.
Old 03-07-10 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by L-S-D
Imo .. I would not do it ... But that's jus personal preference ..

I've seen a few members on here who have tried to pull it off but it jus looks so damn ghetto...


However the ONLY car I've seen pull it off and make it look excellent is johnnyboys
His was actually a satin paint job.
Old 03-07-10 | 06:19 PM
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No, dont do it.


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