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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Re Paint 10 AE black

I bought my 10 AE in ruff shape in need of a paint job. i really don't like white rx7 too much but painting a 10 AE a different color is like changing the color on a grand national.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Do whatever you want, not like it's a original Hemi Cuda or anything lol.

I like white FC's with black rims and such so I'd go white.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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It's your car, but I would definitely go with white.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Personally I would just keep it white.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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I like white, but it is your car. Would you rather have it black?
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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I'd personally keep the 10th AE white.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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I've seen a white GN... it was pretty badass.

btw I voted white.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Be original. Go black but keep the badges. Would look sick.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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I probably go with white and black or gun metal rx8 wheels.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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Keep it white, and go with some Enkei RPF1's.

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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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^^ This.

This is what I'm doing with my 10thAE.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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If you don't paint it white, it won't be a 10AE anymore for most intents and purposes.

Besides, unless you completely strip the car down to it's shell and paint the entire inside and outside, drastic change of color always looks ghetto IMO.

Common occurance, you see a nice CYM FD and then they open the hood to a red engine bay. Same as when I see a pretty girl, then she pulls out a cigarette and lights it up. It just impression kills the hard work that had been invested to make that impression.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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im with dwb87. white with rpf1's. that will look hella good. i have get my 10ae painted too
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dwb87
Keep it white, and go with some Enkei RPF1's.

i agree those wheels are nice. I'm gonna meet it white
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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white white white white white white!!!!!
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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just repaint it white
personal advice
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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wow, a white anniversary edition? Never seen one of those before. Definitely stand out in a crowd. Just paint it black, you know you want to.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Cause no ones ever painted an fc black either :-/
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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white, but i am biased =)
I seen painted AEs on craigslist and instantly think how bad it is (engine bay pics reveal white while the body is blue etc)

A nice clean white paint job will grow on you, just seeing the car with nice paint will be satisfying enough . I don't think you will be disappointed.
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