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[TorqueSteer]

Over the past week I have spent the time giving my 850 a matte/satin red finish. I took the time to completely disassemble every part on the car so that the job can be as professional looking as possible. I believe that I did achieve a professional result. I realize that 99% of the public is used to glossy cars, but I think that satin is the next coming thing. European automakers are already embracing the finish; Mercedes now offers two cars that I know of, from the factory, in a low gloss/ satin finish.

The most common comment is "looks unfinished." Of course it does, if you compare it to a car with a glossy finish. But I believe that the finish is part of the entire look of the car. The low gloss finish highlights the curves and contours of the body much better than a gloss finish. I think on a car like the 850, it looks quite well because of some of the very sharp 1990's contours in the body. Although some of the nicest contours are in the hood, I left it glossy for now for a little contrast. The door handles bother me a bit, I may change them to the flat red.

The pictures are shot with an inexpensive digital camera in the driveway. They are suboptimal and I know that the car can look much better in another setting, with another camera. Im hoping to get some better shots soon. But for those who just wanted to see the finish:

If you have any suggestions about changing any trim colors, adding anything, etc... please let me know. Thanks for looking!

[New Pic 7-21-10]



[Pics taken 7-8-10]

Edited by TorqueSteer, 22 July 2010 - 01:22 AM.

[97Grand]

How did you paint it? I say finish the hood and door handles. Then go with a semi-gloss/gloss black trim.

[TorqueSteer]

How did you paint it? I say finish the hood and door handles. Then go with a semi-gloss/gloss black trim.

Thanks for the suggestions! I think the handles will be the first to be repainted. The S70 handles look like cheapy GM handles when painted trim black.

I painted it with a compressor, paint gun etc.. Just like any paint job, the basic steps were strip, sand, prep, mask, dust, paint, dry, reassemble.

Edited by TorqueSteer, 08 July 2010 - 12:14 PM.

[cheapwagon]

Love it but not so sure of the wheels anymore. They need to be less white now.

[gilber33]

Looks amazing. I like the glossy hood, and the contrast between the flat red, white wheels, and black trim is great. Big ol' .

[Jeph430]

Looks fn hot! And I'm just looking at the images on my phone... I like the contrast of the hood. I suggest u find some x70 handles though, should fix your problem!

[Mogatu'r]

fvuking awesome! love it!

[gmsgltr]

cool! great job!

[TorqueSteer]

Looks fn hot! And I'm just looking at the images on my phone... I like the contrast of the hood. I suggest u find some x70 handles though, should fix your problem!

Thanks! On a larger screen you see that they are x70 handles lol. No keyholes anywhere

[Mesoam]

looks great ben, definite inspiration, would like to see some higher quality pics as well

[RyanVee]

SCHWING! GREAT job, man. I think the white wheels contrast it VERY nicely too. very cool.

[rj240]

Very cool...

In the end, what did you use to get that finish? Regular paint with a flat clear?

[JC 855 GLT-R]

nice

[Dave 54]

[magicaljake]

i like it all.... agreed with the painting the handles... and maybe the hood too...

i really enjoy the white wheels btw

[Jeph430]

Thanks! On a larger screen you see that they are x70 handles lol. No keyholes anywhere

Ah, I do see that now! Get em red, same for the molding on the side and the bumpers too!

[Keep Calm Chive On]

i has chubby. kinda makes me wanna sandblast my 601 T5 haha. white wheels gotta go though im imagining JDMs on rotas. cept with the JDM their paint looks like that cause they cant take care of a car ahah

seriously looks bada**! if my paint ever goes to crap id be all over that. until then... i wax lots

[jnderr]

Looks awesome, do the hood satin and the handles in red.

[Oreo931]

Excellent! I'm glad you went through with it. Looks great man.

[dmelviØØ7]

Looks good, reminds me of this:



I'd finish the hood and the door handles personally though.