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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Paint Scheme Idea for thought

I have been really intrigued by the looks of the pw's with the jcw aero kit. I went to photoshop and did a little paint scheme. It just applies to the front fascia. Kinda reminds me of the Nissan GTR. Not sure if anyone has thought of this yet, but it seems very simple to me.

What do you guys think? Ill try it on some other colors too.

btw, sorry for the sloppy editing.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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I dig it personally.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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here is a chili red one.
If someone knows how to retain the glossy finish of the paint, feel free to re-edit these as that would probably look more realistic.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I like it, it reminds me of the new Audi front styling(which I personally love). It looks like a big mouth eager to eat up some asphalt.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by In The Pink
I like it, it reminds me of the new Audi front styling(which I personally love). It looks like a big mouth eager to eat up some asphalt.
ya, i definitely think it is more aggressive, i just dont know if it takes away from the original scheme of the car.

Id prolly do it if A) i had a JCW kit
B) I didn't have to put a big ugly license plate in the front
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Definetly makes it look new audi-ish. I like it, nice original take on things!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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That paint scheme in white reminds me a bit too much of a VW GTI. The "other" car I almost bought.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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reminds me of the AC Schnitzer body kit
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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I've seen a well-made youtube video where one of the minis has this paint scheme.
I just spent over an hour looking for it but to no success. My girlfriend is begging to stop looking and start on my reading for tomorrow's class, so i shall.

Anyone who knows what I'm talking about please post the link. It's killing me!!!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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I like it....its diffrent and I have never seen it anywhere....Go for it.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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I've seen one done on the mini2 forum...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Love it! Someone can try it out with plasti dip!!!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by andstillgoin
I've seen one done on the mini2 forum...
thanks, that looks good. Im not a painting expert by any definition, so anyone have any idea what kinda work it would take and what kinda price?
And no, i will not plastidip it, haha.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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LOL at least you can see if you like it then peel it off and get it professionally done!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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wow...

it makes it look...

Volkswagen-ish
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Here's another PIC. I suppose the easiest way would be to get a large piece of black vinyl wrap and cut to size. That way if you don't like it, you can always peel it off.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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That is certainly unique! I like the looks of it.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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I think I'd like it if you did it with a mesh grill straight down (similar to Audi or VW). But I think it would look a little goofy with the bumper painted.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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I like the AC Schnitzer body kit, but the rest just seems like an RS3.
 
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