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[vr4choke]

i've recently been entertaining the idea of painting my roof panel gloss black. it think it would look pretty good. i'm not really a good photoshopper so i cant get a clear idea of how it would look, but im pretty sure it'd be an icy hot stunna. lol. but for reals what do you guys think?

[vectorspecialist]

find a picture of a 91-93 dodge stealth r/t or turbo without the sunroof...they had black roofs

[Polygon]

Here's mine:

[vr4choke]

see dude, i LOVE that! so how would i go about this? sand down the roof, prime it and paint it? could i rattle can it? or would that look ghetto. .

[Polygon]

The thing to remember about paint is that it's mostly about prep. Make sure you prep it well. I would sand it down some to scuff up the surface. Clean it up and use a tack cloth to pick up anything lingering on the surface. Then lay down an even coat of primer. Let that dry per the manufactures recommendations. Then lay down a coat of black. It will not be even, so don't expect it to be especially from a rattle can. You're going to want to lay down at least five coats. Let it dry in between coats. Then once you've got good even coverage lay down a couple of coats of clear coat. Now, I would use a couple of those bright halogen lamps, but not too close, to help the paint cure for about and hour, and it helps the clear even out for a smooth surface. Now, the paint will not fully harden for about 24 hours so be careful with it. It might feel dry but it is still malleable.

Also, try to keep the can about six inches from the surface at all times and do not ever stop in on place. Consistent, even sweeps are you friend. Don't forget to mask the rest of the car off.

[AutostradaVR4]

if i was going to black the roof out, id do the A and B pillars too...and tint the windows dark.

[vr4choke]

i think i like it better with just the roof. i've never seen one with the pillars black tho. tint always looks good

[vectorspecialist]

eh if you do the pillars someone not knowing of a 3/s mioght think it's an eagle talon with a body kit...again if they're not knowledgable

[Girly VR-4]

Originally Posted by vr4choke

i've recently been entertaining the idea of painting my roof panel gloss black. it think it would look pretty good. i'm not really a good photoshopper so i cant get a clear idea of how it would look, but im pretty sure it'd be an icy hot stunna. lol. but for reals what do you guys think?

Did you seriously just say that?


BWAHAHAHA

[vr4choke]

haha. i'm 19 whadda you want from me?

[Blackcrow64]

Originally Posted by vectorspecialist

eh if you do the pillars someone not knowing of a 3/s mioght think it's an eagle talon with a body kit...again if they're not knowledgable

What's wrong with an Eagle Talon? lol


I think an all black top looks pretty sexy whether it be on a 3s or a DSM.

[vectorspecialist]

i didn't mean there was anything wrong with an eagle talon, just that there should be something different between the two cars to a person unfamiliar to the 3k and eagle