Your opinion on these 'black edition' mods
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Your opinion on these 'black edition' mods
I came across this silver XKR on the web and, although I generally prefer the stock look, I quite like the blacked out mesh. Not a great fan of the hood vents, but I'm tempted to have a go at the mesh. What do you think?
Last edited by Frog; 11-26-2011 at 07:05 AM.
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This is what I was planning to do (sans the vents & light covers) if I had decided on an XKR instead of the XK8. I hope that I don't offend anyone here, but I really don't care for the stock wire mesh, at least not on a car painted black, as I think it stands out a bit too much and detracts from the elegance of the rest of the vehicle, particularly on the '05-06 models. The mesh doesn't stand out quite as much on lighter colored vehicles as it does on black.
I think a very dark charcoal grey might look a bit better than black; and certainly a satin finish rather than gloss. Not sure if powdercoating might be a good alternative to paint for this application? Perhaps just using a different shade of the body color might look good on some cars.
I think a very dark charcoal grey might look a bit better than black; and certainly a satin finish rather than gloss. Not sure if powdercoating might be a good alternative to paint for this application? Perhaps just using a different shade of the body color might look good on some cars.
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Hehe, too late, I've already started the job. I did a quick Photoshop on my car and liked what I saw.
I've keyed, etch-primed and applied one coat of black stone chip so far. Tomorrow I'll put another coat of stone chip on and then a couple of coats of ordinary satin black paint.
I figured I can always return it to the original SS if I don't like it.
I've keyed, etch-primed and applied one coat of black stone chip so far. Tomorrow I'll put another coat of stone chip on and then a couple of coats of ordinary satin black paint.
I figured I can always return it to the original SS if I don't like it.
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Interesting...be sure to post up a pic, even if you hate it and decide to go back to silver.
I'll agree with OhioXK and say that, for me, the silver wire mesh can sometimes look better in photographs than in reality. I'm not sure I've seen my perfect solution for that area yet. But I'd like to see how this looks on your car, Frog.
I'll agree with OhioXK and say that, for me, the silver wire mesh can sometimes look better in photographs than in reality. I'm not sure I've seen my perfect solution for that area yet. But I'd like to see how this looks on your car, Frog.
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Finished the paint job this afternoon and put the mesh back. It's too dark and wet to take pictures now, but here are my honest views:
The black mesh on my pale blue car looks
- slightly more aggressive/sporty
- more modern
- different
I wouldn't say it looked better or worse than the SS, just different. I like it enough to keep it that way for a bit. We'll see if I tire of it in which case I'll just strip the paint off.
I'll try to post pix next time the sun comes out.
The black mesh on my pale blue car looks
- slightly more aggressive/sporty
- more modern
- different
I wouldn't say it looked better or worse than the SS, just different. I like it enough to keep it that way for a bit. We'll see if I tire of it in which case I'll just strip the paint off.
I'll try to post pix next time the sun comes out.
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OK, here's a quick picture in the garage. I'll probably wait to see how the paint holds up and if it starts coming away I'll return it to the original SS.
Before anyone asks, the car on the left is a Ford Fiesta I am in the process of tidying up for my step-daughter's 21st birthday.
Before anyone asks, the car on the left is a Ford Fiesta I am in the process of tidying up for my step-daughter's 21st birthday.
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Thanks. TBH, I don't really think it looks that different, but as I said, I like it enough to keep it black for the time being
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If I am really honest..... I prefered it shiny, it just went better with that color of XK.
Regarding the number plate, if you ever have to have the front painted for any reason just lower it, moving it down an inch has a great improvement on the looks.
I do know someone who actually makes a nice plinth and a set of grilles
Regarding the number plate, if you ever have to have the front painted for any reason just lower it, moving it down an inch has a great improvement on the looks.
I do know someone who actually makes a nice plinth and a set of grilles