Jade green Metallic Civic

[deerreaper]

just thought i would share some pics of my first attempt at painting an xmod.The masking was a pain but i think it came out pretty good.The pics arent very good,Sorry.

[greenday]

Thats great! i like the color, and the black bumpers/ground effects really pop! I think silver trim on the windows would make it even better. Is that Testors paint? if so great job working with that crap, i cant stand it. silver/khrome whelels might look better imo, but GREAT job!

[ling427ttvette]

Few things I would change, make the body kit the same color as the car.. looks like you forgot to paint it.

The door handles need painted black, atleast underneath the handle for a more realistic effect, and black around the window moldings too..

You did a really good job though, the paint itself looks pretty good and the masking work wasn't that bad.

[NYJETSFAN87]

awesome color choice

[Stampedekid]

Originally Posted by ling427ttvette

Few things I would change, make the body kit the same color as the car.. looks like you forgot to paint it.

The door handles need painted black, atleast underneath the handle for a more realistic effect, and black around the window moldings too..

You did a really good job though, the paint itself looks pretty good and the masking work wasn't that bad.

Yeah it does look like you forgot to paint it because if it was a 2 tone, it would have to meet up all along the car. The bumpers show the black at higher points than on the side skirts. Other than that, it looks ok.

[deerreaper]

Yeah im not in love with the carbon hood,I painted the original. As far as the window trim And door handle goes ,I forgot!HA! I blame Natty light and Skynard for that. BUT the body trim stays black,I promise it looks better this way.I painted some side skirts and BLAH. I will get a pic with the painted hood on in a bit.

[Big Micke]

Well looks go almost looks like my 1:1 civic it the sae color, lates.

[deerreaper]

A few pics after the hood swap and some black accent. Also blacked out the windows, it made a huge difference.

[NYJETSFAN87]

it looks good....im 50-50 on the black bodykit...but hey its your car...

[greenday]

Hey man, try and get some outdoor pics if you can, It'd be great to really see the mettalic finish in your paint job. For some reason, darker hues never show up as well as they do outside than they do inside. If you want better pics, turn off the flash and move away a bit from the car, and if you have a "macro" mode, (I call it "close-up" because I use a Kodak) try that.

[FloydfanYodaman]

hey man good job, looks like nice paint...same color as my 1:1 4runner...to me the bk should be same color, or 2 tone the car...green above and black below to match kit...irregardless to each his own...and good job again

[deerreaper]

Thanks guys. I have extra body kit parts so i will paint some and see how it looks,just to satisfy yall . The outdoor pics might have to wait a day or so cause its really cloudy and damp out,but i will get some.I tried the macro function on my camera but it sucked worse.?

[FinalGear]

nice...I like it, good job

[noturday]

the paint job looks great, nice and smooth. i dont think i would have painted the wheels to match and not the bodykit though.

Originally Posted by FloydfanYodaman

hey man good job, looks like nice paint...same color as my 1:1 4runner...to me the bk should be same color, or 2 tone the car...green above and black below to match kit...irregardless to each his own...and good job again

Regardless is the correct term

from Mirriam-webster

Main Entry:
ir·re·gard·less Listen to the pronunciation of irregardless
Pronunciation:
\ˌir-i-ˈgärd-ləs\
Function:
adverb
Etymology:
probably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date:
circa 1912

nonstandard : regardless
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

[firebird999]

i don't believe you painted it. i swear i saw that on ebay.

[deerreaper]

Originally Posted by firebird999

i don't believe you painted it. i swear i saw that on ebay.

I bought the starter kit off Ebay, but when i got it the body was BLACK. Look at the second pic from top, see anything else that's the same exact color? Im not the kind of person that would claim someone else's work as my own! You may have seen the yellow one on Ebay because i bought it recently.

[FloydfanYodaman]

Originally Posted by firebird999

i don't believe you painted it. i swear i saw that on ebay.

prove it before you accuse some one of something, show some respect as well...once again nice paint, maybe black rims too?...keep up the good work

[NYJETSFAN87]

wow floyd you're right...i saw you posted something earlier about firebird always making rude coments...he really does..firebird can't you just say something nice about someone's work for a change...? you seem like the type of person to always drag someone down...again nice work,great color...any plans for the hummer?

[deerreaper]

Originally Posted by NYJETSFAN87

...again nice work,great color...any plans for the hummer?

The Hummer belongs to my nine year son. He wanted to paint it after he saw how the Civic turned out. But i want him to learn how to drive it better first.

Im going to work on the body trim parts for the Civic tonight,might have pictures up later.

[deerreaper]

OK i will have to admit, it does look better this way.When i looked at it with just the side skirts it looked like crap but now i like it.I never would have changed it if so many of you wouldnt have said i needed to.Thanks.

I have some aluminum wheels coming this week so they will be going on to.
Well what do you think now?