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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2011, 11:55:39 am »
I guess an argument could be made for black being hard to see under some conditions, but I hit cars of every color last year  :P :'(
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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2011, 12:12:50 pm »
Gerad,

You are too funny!  :D  I think the chrome paints would be cost prohibitive. By the time you add up the cost of the special primer and numerous cans of spray paint. I think it would look cool on painted grills or if one was to paint on their numbers. I plan to paint the go kart frame with that chrome paint. Should be interesting!

As for all black cars; I think it would make it harder for other drivers to see at night races. It also makes it harder for the race fans to see the car at night.

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2011, 11:23:38 pm »
Jeff what color numbers or is that a surprise?

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2011, 07:59:37 am »
White or yellow, havent decided yet.
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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2011, 08:26:24 am »
Hugger Orange Body with Yellow Fenders and a multicolored Half Wrap.
Numbers will still be Purple and Lime Greeen with a different Font
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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2011, 12:39:12 pm »
The diagrams that I sent Brandon were basically blue and white with yellow and red for numbers and sponsors. Not a bad looking color combination!
I was having a lot of trouble clearing the colors from the outlines. If anyone has diagrams please email them to me and I will add them to my collection.
I'll send them to anyone that needs them.

Last month, I suggested a coloring contest to one of our members. He posted the diagrams on his facebook page for his friends and family to color. I submitted 8 different designs. Heard that I won; But don't know which color combo he decided on. Also don't know where I need to pick up my million dollar prize.  ;D

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #21 on: January 26, 2011, 10:08:19 am »
I think a black car can look very nice, but personally I would never have a dark colored car that I was going to race at night on a dirt track, especially since most tracks have only adequate lighting on a good night.  You want every advantage you can to be seen in poor conditions. 

That is my 2¢ worth anyway. 

I was told it could be bad to paint your car all black due to other drivers not seeing you on the track (especially if you spinout).  Do you guys see this as a real concern?

Gerad
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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2011, 10:15:13 am »
That’s why I went with safety orange & blue. You can’t say that you didn’t see my car…..LOL

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2011, 12:00:43 am »
Does anybody know of someone who does body wraps?

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #24 on: January 27, 2011, 01:58:15 am »
A popular place around here is Wild Inc. I think they actually did a wrap on Mark's new car.

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #25 on: January 27, 2011, 09:09:22 am »
Does anybody know of someone who does body wraps?

Brandon, Call Eric Barth
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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #26 on: January 27, 2011, 11:48:44 pm »
Thanks i'll give both a call..Jim where are you getting your half wrap?

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2011, 01:07:15 pm »
Brandon,

Call Wild Inc. (Mitch) at (262)544-9453.  Very nice people to work with, very professional and really nice work.  He even has a program now that he can apply your ideas to a legends car and you can see how it will look before vinyl is even installed.  Check out my car at lower left hand corner of attached link.  Make sure you tell them I sent you.

http://www.wildincorporated.com/racinggraphics.html

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2011, 07:25:27 pm »
Downside to wraps is that they are pretty expensive. Repairing a section is more expensive than grabbing a rattle can and touching things up.
Don't get me wrong, I think they look cool as hell! Just saying that if you look at expense; I would go with paint.
My personal opinion for what it's worth.

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Re: Paint Schemes
« Reply #29 on: January 28, 2011, 08:51:01 pm »
Thanks i'll give both a call..Jim where are you getting your half wrap?

I got it from a company in Michigan. I'm putting it on myself. Theyre really not that hard to put on if youre patient, especially just doing the body...I wouldnt want to to the fenders myself.

I swung a little cash deal on the side with the guy. $220 for both cars and shipping.
Steve...the paint I bought cost more than that...just sayin...

You know Eric will take care of you Brandon
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