It's ZZ1 Gold Poly Metallic lacquer sprayed over the original Polyurethane.Is that Rambler Gray ?
It's ZZ1 Gold Poly Metallic lacquer sprayed over the original Polyurethane.Is that Rambler Gray ?
If you think the blue looks filthy, wait till its black!Sure would make it easier as far as keeping it “clean”. I washed my car once in the last year and couldn’t tell a difference!! The blue engine bay? Always looks filthy!
Can you imagine people expressions when that whole scenario plays out and they walk up and it has a Hellcat engine in it instead of a small block?I can imagine seeing it parked at a show or cruise, sitting with the hood up. Walking up to it, you couldn't help but wonder what he could be showing off under there to have it propped up. Anticipation would build. Then BLAM!!! That's the effect I was thinking of. A pleasant surprise hidden under it all.
That same thought actually crossed my mind last night as well. That blue would look really good against silver. I can understand the reasoning behind people suggesting white, easy to see, spot leaks, etc. I’m just not a big fan of white. But silver would offer those same benefits and have the added bonus of not being white. LolI don't know why, but to me a nice gloss silver would look good with the blue.
Well, see, that’s a problem too. 1. I don’t plan on painting the car anytime within at least 5-10 years (maybe longer). And 2. When I WAS planning on painting it, the color changed almost every week!I would paint it whatever color you are eventually going to paint the car, no need to pull the engine twice.
You have a good point there. This car is my primary driver most of the year so the engine bay gets pretty dirty.If you think the blue looks filthy, wait till its black!
IF I do the blackout treatment, I’d experiment on another hood first to see if I can “weather” the satin black to better match the rest of the exterior. Similar to how my scoops are now.I vote charcoal. A dark clean color will make the new engine pop, but black is too basic. I wouldn't black out the hood either.