I installed new trunk blade and larger spoiler...
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Something unique and Jaguar might be interesting...
I really like the look of the modern leaper, but something unique is possible. It would have to be a *super* great look for my baby.
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Do you have an example of what you are referring to? Do you have a specific growler in mind?
Something unique and Jaguar might be interesting...
I really like the look of the modern leaper, but something unique is possible. It would have to be a *super* great look for my baby.
Something unique and Jaguar might be interesting...
I really like the look of the modern leaper, but something unique is possible. It would have to be a *super* great look for my baby.
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rscultho (05-22-2013)
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I will have to think about this. Those are interesting, but are not quite unique...but I understand there are not a lot of choices when it comes to growlers.
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Rodney,
I think leaving the original XK and R emblems and chrome Leaper will look great with your custom painted wheels. However, the lock cylinder on the rear stands out like a sore thumb. I think the rear end would look better if you blacked out that lock cylinder so it would be less noticeable. Ultimate Black, of course.
Here's a rear end that needs no improvement!
Stuart
I think leaving the original XK and R emblems and chrome Leaper will look great with your custom painted wheels. However, the lock cylinder on the rear stands out like a sore thumb. I think the rear end would look better if you blacked out that lock cylinder so it would be less noticeable. Ultimate Black, of course.
Here's a rear end that needs no improvement!
Stuart
I took care of the lock cylinder with my Ultimate Black touch-up paint. It actually turned out really good. I am waiting a couple days and will hit it with the clear coating.
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Back wheels are done...here's the result
Interestingly, a guy at the shop that's painting these things said he saw these on a Cadillac...he swears that they were the same as these wheels.
I told him they must have gotten them off another Jag...
They painted the barrels black too...the angle of my phone makes the silver lip look uneven in width
Interestingly, a guy at the shop that's painting these things said he saw these on a Cadillac...he swears that they were the same as these wheels.
I told him they must have gotten them off another Jag...
They painted the barrels black too...the angle of my phone makes the silver lip look uneven in width
Last edited by rscultho; 05-22-2013 at 01:59 PM.
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DGL (05-23-2013)
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Let's see before and after pix when finished.
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Rodney,
The thumbnail, even when enlarged, doesn't do the wheels justice. It's too small; you can't see the wheel details as you can when you enlarge the thumbnail in your post #27. When painted, the wheel has great contrast and dimension and ties in to the body color - a great look in my opinion. It's what the factory should have done. Nice job!
Stuart
The thumbnail, even when enlarged, doesn't do the wheels justice. It's too small; you can't see the wheel details as you can when you enlarge the thumbnail in your post #27. When painted, the wheel has great contrast and dimension and ties in to the body color - a great look in my opinion. It's what the factory should have done. Nice job!
Stuart
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rscultho (05-25-2013)
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Back wheels are done...here's the result
Interestingly, a guy at the shop that's painting these things said he saw these on a Cadillac...he swears that they were the same as these wheels.
I told him they must have gotten them off another Jag...
They painted the barrels black too...the angle of my phone makes the silver lip look uneven in width
Interestingly, a guy at the shop that's painting these things said he saw these on a Cadillac...he swears that they were the same as these wheels.
I told him they must have gotten them off another Jag...
They painted the barrels black too...the angle of my phone makes the silver lip look uneven in width
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Some more pics taken with my Canon 5d MkII...you will be able to see much more detail
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_6.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_7.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_8.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_9.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima..._wheels_10.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima..._wheels_11.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_6.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_7.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_8.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima...e_wheels_9.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima..._wheels_10.png
http://www.camelotphotovideo.com/ima..._wheels_11.png
Last edited by rscultho; 05-25-2013 at 10:21 AM.
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Kind of reminds me of those old American Racing brand wheels where various parts of the inside of the wheel is painted black. IMHO I have personally never liked that look. And I am with you in trying to find ways to improve the Nevis.
I think it may look better if the whole wheel were black but the small silver lip you have left. Or perhaps the entire wheel matte black. Matte shows of the contours whereas shiny hides the detail as the light reflects.
Perhaps photoshop if you colored everything but the lip? Also, you might photoshop a drop. It looks like she is ready for lift off or about to lift off or compete against Grave Digger ;-) These cars look so nasty lowered.
I think it may look better if the whole wheel were black but the small silver lip you have left. Or perhaps the entire wheel matte black. Matte shows of the contours whereas shiny hides the detail as the light reflects.
Perhaps photoshop if you colored everything but the lip? Also, you might photoshop a drop. It looks like she is ready for lift off or about to lift off or compete against Grave Digger ;-) These cars look so nasty lowered.
Last edited by Evoking; 05-26-2013 at 08:14 AM.