The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > General SVX Babble
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-28-2009, 02:08 PM
RojoRocket RojoRocket is offline
Old Fogey
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Roseville, Ca
Posts: 1,386
Registered SVX
New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Well, finally getting around to posting up after having hood/roof/trunklid/wing/drivers door/LR Qtr (refinished shoddy previous repair), and rear bumper skin repainted factory Ebony Mica. The shop buffed up the rest of the panels and here are the first pics. In the meantime I had my factory rims refinished in Black Chrome added to the effect. Enjoy!

Glenn






__________________
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke

1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life!
1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY
1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU
2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY

Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 09-28-2009, 02:26 PM
SilverSpear's Avatar
SilverSpear SilverSpear is offline
Still 1.7K to go...
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Lebanon, Middle East
Posts: 7,563
Send a message via AIM to SilverSpear Send a message via MSN to SilverSpear Send a message via Skype™ to SilverSpear
Registered SVX
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Looking good Glenn, congrats!

Two concerns though:
- Centre caps: would have looked better in either chrome or black.
- FRONT CENTRE GRILLE: Is that custom?
__________________
Danny

1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-28-2009, 03:07 PM
SVXRide's Avatar
SVXRide SVXRide is offline
Official AutoX Part Breaker
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Midlothian, VA 23112
Posts: 8,138
Registered SVX
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Ditto on the front grille

How much did refinishing the rims run?

-Bill
__________________
Retired NASA Rocket Scientist

Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023

Center Network Member #989

'92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33
'92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension
'92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place)
My Locker
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-28-2009, 03:32 PM
RojoRocket RojoRocket is offline
Old Fogey
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Roseville, Ca
Posts: 1,386
Registered SVX
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverSpear View Post
Looking good Glenn, congrats!

Two concerns though:
- Centre caps: would have looked better in either chrome or black.
- FRONT CENTRE GRILLE: Is that custom?
Thanks Danny! I love the new paint! They did an excellent job on it!!

The center caps were a concern, with the plater offering me custom caps, also chromed, for $75 apiece. This was on the heels of $75 per wheel to have 2 of the 4 used wheels I picked up from a member straightened prior to plating. I passed on the added expense. I do have a spare set of center caps and I'll be spraying them Ebony Mica custom mixed in a spray-can, and see if that finishes it more satisfactorily. I myself kind of like the silver caps, breaking up the black theme in a small way, but minor expense might yield better results, so I'll be giving it a go.

Front grill is stock '97.

Bill, Costs were $155 per wheel, plus $75 per to repair/straighten 2 and $95 shipping SoCal to NorCal.

Glenn
__________________
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke

1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life!
1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY
1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU
2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY

Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-28-2009, 03:43 PM
Mike621's Avatar
Mike621 Mike621 is offline
15th time is a charm?
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: PNW
Posts: 4,166
Registered SVX
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Glenn,

The car looks great!
__________________
1991 SVX L JDM
1992 SVX LS-L USDM
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-28-2009, 04:01 PM
SVXRide's Avatar
SVXRide SVXRide is offline
Official AutoX Part Breaker
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Midlothian, VA 23112
Posts: 8,138
Registered SVX
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Glenn,
Thanks for the response! The car does look great! I thought maybe you had the stock grill, the perspective in the one pic made it appear to be "flatter" than stock.
-Bill
__________________
Retired NASA Rocket Scientist

Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023

Center Network Member #989

'92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33
'92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension
'92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place)
My Locker
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-28-2009, 04:17 PM
BoxerFanatic's Avatar
BoxerFanatic BoxerFanatic is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Central Iowa, United States
Posts: 941
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Looks fantastic. I wish mine looked anywhere near that good...

For the center caps... maybe try something by a company called Alsa Corporation.

http://www.alsacorp.com/killercans.htm

They have paint materials that approximate chrome and tinted chrome, even in spray cans. They have LOTS of fun stuff.

I've not yet had an occaision to use their stuff, but it looks cool on their website... Just something I came across a while back...

The paint looks fantastic on the car, as well.
__________________
"What you plan, and what actually happens ain't exactly ever been similar..."

------------

1992 Claret SVX. Rescued from certain destruction, and still on the road, where it belongs. Waiting for a bit of a makeover, when I can afford it.
2005 Garnet Red Pearl Legacy GT Limited 5-speed. - The late great Subaru sport touring sedan.
1999 Classic Red Miata, Preferred equipment package 5-speed. Fun, fun, fun, in the Sun, sun, sun.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-29-2009, 10:46 PM
Alex-svx's Avatar
Alex-svx Alex-svx is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Norway
Posts: 630
Registered SVX
Re: New Paint & Black Chrome '97 Opinions?

Wow that car looks grate.
__________________
Alexander (Norway)

My subarus:
1992 Svx LSI 5-MT(3.54)
1998 Legacy BG 2.5L GX
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:57 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122