 Anyone Paint Their Trunk, A different color from the car? |
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| oakdalecurtis |
 Oct 1 2016, 10:36 AM
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Oakdalecurtis  Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California 
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I was thinking about painting both trunks a different color from the car. I have seen pics from member's cars with silver or other colored trunks. Can you post one if you have done this so I can see if I like it please? Anyone have any thoughts or comments?
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| matthepcat |
Oct 1 2016, 11:14 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
It will just make your car look like it was re sprayed a color different than from the factory color.
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| JmuRiz |
Oct 1 2016, 11:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,427 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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In my opinion, the only sort-of good look with a different color in the trunks is if you carpet them.
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| mepstein |
Oct 1 2016, 11:26 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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If its a different color it's usually because of an accident or someone who doesnt know 914's
Its usually considered a red flag when purchasing. |
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| iwanta914-6 |
Oct 1 2016, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None
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You see a lot of trunks painted black. That is often times because they are trying to hide something like rust or an accident as mentioned above. Personally I wouldn't do it, that trunk looks nice!
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| mepstein |
Oct 1 2016, 11:48 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(iwanta914-6 @ Oct 1 2016, 01:28 PM)  You see a lot of trunks painted black. That is often times because they are trying to hide something like rust or an accident as mentioned above. Personally I wouldn't do it, that trunk looks nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I wouldn't dare paint over the yellow and I bet 99.9 percent of the guys on this site will agree with me. That trunk looks great! |
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| era vulgaris |
Oct 1 2016, 11:56 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 1 2016, 01:48 PM) QUOTE(iwanta914-6 @ Oct 1 2016, 01:28 PM) You see a lot of trunks painted black. That is often times because they are trying to hide something like rust or an accident as mentioned above. Personally I wouldn't do it, that trunk looks nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I wouldn't dare paint over the yellow and I bet 99.9 percent of the guys on this site will agree with me. That trunk looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) When I'm looking at a car as a potential purchase, trunks that are not the same color as the rest of the body are almost guaranteed to be an immediate "walk away" for me. Unless you're planning to keep the car forever, then do whatever you want. But if you think you might ever sell it, leave them body color. IMO, trunks that aren't body color look really bad. |
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| Mike Bellis |
Oct 1 2016, 12:15 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Makes it look like a hack restoration when the trunks are a different color.
It will also reduce your resale value. |
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| Mike Fitton |
Oct 1 2016, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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This is a trick question right? |
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| eyesright |
Oct 1 2016, 12:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
You will find differences of opinion regarding backdating the bumpers but I doubt anybody would paint a trunk as nice as that one.
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| oakdalecurtis |
Oct 1 2016, 01:39 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,325 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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I'm really glad I asked the group. It wasn't a trick question and I definitely will NOT paint the trunks now after hearing everyone's wise thoughts on the issue. Thanks to all that gave me good opinions.
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