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That paint job is so ridiculously late 70s early 80s... It's beautiful!
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That actually looks great! Do it!
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That car is so period correct as is...leave it alone and drive it!
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I'd say the paint option - looks awesome
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dig the paint scheme! i say do it!
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if that is what you are trying to do....DO IT! my mistake was that I thought it was that way already
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^ it's currently all white with gold wheels and Chamealian hood vents.
I'm thinking a setup like the ones posted above or a few different color variations that ill post later today.
Any suggestions? I do like the white matchbox IMSA car....
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Have it done with Vinyl. Easy to remove or change later on.
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I am digging this.
Yep, Billy's idea is the way to go.
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Vinyl vote here too. I like it, but I'd look at other colors too. Unless you really like those. Nice job on the PS
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Good idea with the vinyl!
I contacted a company and I'm in the works for getting two shades of gold and some red
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I say stay vinyl.
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Looks good to me. Vinyl would be the safe way...
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Try an anime paint scheme.
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Beautiful! Ive been thinking about a widebody kit for a while now!
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Side view photo above is sweet... Looks good!
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