Painted my calipers and side vents today

**RickyD** · 11-04-2007, 11:25 PM

Well it was a easy job but after starting it late in the day yesterday. Then getting in a hurry because it was getting dark. Screwing one side vent up so started over today. Only one cut on the hand and a blister on one knee.
( I know what joke you guys are thinking about so don't) haha I took the pics last night in the brightest place I could think of... a car lot

I got it all painted up. take a look. See what you think.
I think it game out pretty good.

xmicro_Redline · 11-05-2007, 12:47 AM

Good Job.....what was the thought process on the Yellow?

Just curious, would not have been my choice.

But to each his own...Enjoy it!

It is unique!

marlboromike · 11-05-2007, 12:51 AM

Paul...not necessary to know the thought process...just does not go...simple as that...the brain was not working...where is SKIP when u need him...Alabama is crying today.

**RickyD** · 11-05-2007, 07:29 AM

Well guys this is how I looked at it. The red with dark blue. no- ugly,
the black, mmm not to bad but we all know part of the reason of painting them is so people can see them like on the Vet's. The blue-- toooo light ugly also. Silver--- way bother.

So if you guys have another color that would look better then the yellow then please tell me. I can repaint them in a couple hours now.

**RickyD** · 11-05-2007, 07:31 AM

If someone could "photo shop" some other colors that would be great.

stromo · 11-05-2007, 08:35 AM

i have been toying with the idea of painting my side vents...
any techniques or tips from your experience?

LANDSCAPE · 11-05-2007, 08:54 AM

RickyD,

Tell these folks, and anyone else that wants to chime in on your taste to pack sand in their rears. As soon as someone starts to make your payments then I think they can start to tell you what colors look good.

Now, you did kinda ask for it by stating "Take a look, see what you think" but since you did NOT ask anyone to tell you what they were thinking, you are off the hook.

Personally, I think the colors work, and I agree with your thought process, since my RL is Forest Green, I have a very similar dilema if I want to paint my calipers.

harrower · 11-05-2007, 09:29 AM

Blue, Silver, and Yellow? As a suggestion, the Sky is too small for all of those colors. I would suggest keeping all the trim silver. Just my .02.

SkyRunner · 11-05-2007, 09:30 AM

I think it looks rather good and goes pretty nice with the car. So got some tips on you went about painting the vents i been thinking about doing the same thing while she is housed up in the garage for winter.

ScottyB · 11-05-2007, 09:56 AM

If you like it keep it yellow. Doesn't look that bad to me. It's different. Good discussion topic if anything.

1Man1Sky · 11-05-2007, 10:02 AM

I really like the calipers but not the vents. My opinion, leave calipers yellow and put the vent back the way it was. There is no need to have yellow anywhere else on the car because you already have it in different spots (at each wheel.) The yellow vent makes it look off balance...too much yellow up front and not enough in the back. If you just had the calipers yellow then it would look symmetrical.

**RickyD** · 11-05-2007, 10:04 AM

Maybe those two guys are jealous because I didn't paint them mauve.

Here is the post when I first cut and made the vents active and painted them satin black.

Fake side vents

**RickyD** · 11-05-2007, 11:18 AM

SkyBaby · 11-05-2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyD

Well guys this is how I looked at it. The red with dark blue. no- ugly,
the black, mmm not to bad but we all know part of the reason of painting them is so people can see them like on the Vet's. The blue-- toooo light ugly also. Silver--- way bother.

So if you guys have another color that would look better then the yellow then please tell me. I can repaint them in a couple hours now.

I love it.... but another color you could have thought about .. woud have been.... MY PINK PANTHER PINK.. lol..... RickyD.... IT LOOKS AWESOME.... GREAT JOB. SkyBaby

Druid-2 · 11-05-2007, 11:38 AM

I have a COOL Sol and I painted my Calipers BLUE

logical was...red...yellow or black don't go well with Silver

BLUE was the logical choice...many compliments have proven this so.

OlSkyDriver · 11-05-2007, 12:52 PM

I'm not sure what some people are complaining about. First and formost, it's your car, do what you wish. I happen to think it looks great.

Nice job!

Red_Rider · 11-05-2007, 01:06 PM

I agree. If you like it, keep it. I've seen worse things. Since I might paint my calipers red could you tell us if there's anything special we might need to do/not do? What kind of paint did you use? (Everyone else may know, but I've never done it before.)

**Celt03** · 11-05-2007, 01:07 PM

I've always thought that blue & yellow look good together!

Jouet · 11-05-2007, 05:11 PM

Looks very "Rice" to me. The sky has a style very unique, Your just taking away from you cars very sexy look & style. If you want to paint something yellow, go buy a Honda civic or a Dodge neon. Just my thoughts..

Darkwing · 11-05-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celt03

I've always thought that blue & yellow look good together!

GO MICHIGAN!!!

Caramel_guy · 11-05-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyD

Well it was a easy job but after starting it late in the day yesterday. Then getting in a hurry because it was getting dark. Screwing one side vent up so started over today. Only one cut on the hand and a blister on one knee.
( I know what joke you guys are thinking about so don't) haha I took the pics last night in the brightest place I could think of... a car lot

I got it all painted up. take a look. See what you think.
I think it game out pretty good.

..EVERYTHING GOES GREAT WITH CARAMEL

...My opinion....THUMBS UP..on the calipers.....THUMBS DOWN..on the "YELLOW -SIDE-VENT".....( I would've selected a different color OR .. no painting the side-vents

11-04-2007, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 398 My Photos: (8)	Painted my calipers and side vents today Well it was a easy job but after starting it late in the day yesterday. Then getting in a hurry because it was getting dark. Screwing one side vent up so started over today. Only one cut on the hand and a blister on one knee. ( I know what joke you guys are thinking about so don't) haha I took the pics last night in the brightest place I could think of... a car lot I got it all painted up. take a look. See what you think. I think it game out pretty good. Attached Thumbnails

11-05-2007, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 398 My Photos: (8)	paint choices Well guys this is how I looked at it. The red with dark blue. no- ugly, the black, mmm not to bad but we all know part of the reason of painting them is so people can see them like on the Vet's. The blue-- toooo light ugly also. Silver--- way bother. So if you guys have another color that would look better then the yellow then please tell me. I can repaint them in a couple hours now.

11-05-2007, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 398 My Photos: (8)	paint If someone could "photo shop" some other colors that would be great.

11-05-2007, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
stromo Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, Maryland Posts: 76 My Photos: (0)	i have been toying with the idea of painting my side vents... any techniques or tips from your experience? __________________ 2007 RL Graphite / Black leather / magnaflow 3" quad

11-05-2007, 08:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
LANDSCAPE Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 330 My Photos: (2)	RickyD, Tell these folks, and anyone else that wants to chime in on your taste to pack sand in their rears. As soon as someone starts to make your payments then I think they can start to tell you what colors look good. Now, you did kinda ask for it by stating "Take a look, see what you think" but since you did NOT ask anyone to tell you what they were thinking, you are off the hook. Personally, I think the colors work, and I agree with your thought process, since my RL is Forest Green, I have a very similar dilema if I want to paint my calipers. __________________ Landscape REDLINE #131984 Forest Green / Tan N tires Brake light pulse V2 WR Seat and Lumbar Mod Polished SS IC pipes Color match eng. cover VDI Doors Solo-Mach Lil Chromies, Chrome Domes, Billet Grill Dashhawk Green Neon Underbody

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11-05-2007, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,445 My Photos: (1)	Good Job.....what was the thought process on the Yellow? Just curious, would not have been my choice. But to each his own...Enjoy it! It is unique!

11-05-2007, 12:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,055 My Photos: (6)	Paul...not necessary to know the thought process...just does not go...simple as that...the brain was not working...where is SKIP when u need him...Alabama is crying today.

11-05-2007, 09:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
harrower Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bolivar Ohio Posts: 29 My Photos: (0)	Three Colors? Blue, Silver, and Yellow? As a suggestion, the Sky is too small for all of those colors. I would suggest keeping all the trim silver. Just my .02. __________________ Sky Redline Black-Black-Black 3 Peddle-18" Chrome Magnaflow 3"

11-05-2007, 09:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
SkyRunner Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Buffalo, N.Y. Posts: 84 My Photos: (0)	I think it looks rather good and goes pretty nice with the car. So got some tips on you went about painting the vents i been thinking about doing the same thing while she is housed up in the garage for winter. __________________ Sky Redline White / Red 5-SPD / 6disc monsoon 18" Crome wheels Picked up 9/29/07

11-05-2007, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edgewater, MD (near Annapolis) Posts: 85 My Photos: (3)	If you like it keep it yellow. Doesn't look that bad to me. It's different. Good discussion topic if anything. __________________ ScottyB (MD) Black Sky Magnaflo Exhaust Windrestrictor

11-05-2007, 10:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
1Man1Sky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 303 My Photos: (0)	I really like the calipers but not the vents. My opinion, leave calipers yellow and put the vent back the way it was. There is no need to have yellow anywhere else on the car because you already have it in different spots (at each wheel.) The yellow vent makes it look off balance...too much yellow up front and not enough in the back. If you just had the calipers yellow then it would look symmetrical. __________________ ' '08 Chili Pepper Red/Black Leather Red Line/Auto Monsoon w/6 Disc Changer Chrome Wheels LSD Add Ons: Lil' Chromies Windrestrictor got sky? Decal Opel GT Antenna Tinted Windows 50% RED LINE Third Brake Light Overlay

11-05-2007, 10:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 398 My Photos: (8)	color Maybe those two guys are jealous because I didn't paint them mauve. Here is the post when I first cut and made the vents active and painted them satin black. Fake side vents

11-05-2007, 11:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 398 My Photos: (8)	Just kidding about the mauve

11-05-2007, 11:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Druid-2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE OHIO Posts: 606 My Photos: (0)	I have a COOL Sol and I painted my Calipers BLUE logical was...red...yellow or black don't go well with Silver BLUE was the logical choice...many compliments have proven this so. __________________ **************** T2TR-DOUBLE HEADER OCT. 11, 2008**

11-05-2007, 12:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
OlSkyDriver Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, Fl Posts: 547 My Photos: (0)	I'm not sure what some people are complaining about. First and formost, it's your car, do what you wish. I happen to think it looks great. Nice job! __________________ "DEMON" Chilli Pepper Red 2.0T 5 speed Leather Dual Exhaust Spoiler Premium Audio W/6 Disc CD/MP3 Chrome Wheels Stubby Antenna Redline Warning Decal

11-05-2007, 01:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Red_Rider Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 24 My Photos: (0)	I agree. If you like it, keep it. I've seen worse things. Since I might paint my calipers red could you tell us if there's anything special we might need to do/not do? What kind of paint did you use? (Everyone else may know, but I've never done it before.) __________________ No Sky yet... (My nest isn't as empty as I thought it was). Dreaming of Red / Black / Red & Black

11-05-2007, 01:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,549 My Photos: (6)	I've always thought that blue & yellow look good together! __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

11-05-2007, 05:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jouet Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 17 My Photos: (12)	Looks very "Rice" to me. The sky has a style very unique, Your just taking away from you cars very sexy look & style. If you want to paint something yellow, go buy a Honda civic or a Dodge neon. Just my thoughts.. __________________ 2008 Techno Grey RED LINE

11-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
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