Custom Paint Job For A Black Scorpio

rohan_fonseca · 10th July 2008, 01:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Hello Mr. DHABHAR and Cyrus

I had a small suggestion..

Regarding your idea of NOT painting the Bumper and the Grille, even though it is an extremely practical idea, I fear that it might not look good in real life.

Unpainted bumpers on the computer look fine, but when you have such a lively paint job and the bumpers, grille shall be a matt dull grey, I seriously doubt it will look good.

Just my humble opinion

Agree to that as well. Black as in pics do look good . OE unpainted bumpers without paint especially after a while are not happening.

badboyscad · 10th July 2008, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Hello Mr. DHABHAR and Cyrus

I had a small suggestion..

Regarding your idea of NOT painting the Bumper and the Grille, even though it is an extremely practical idea, I fear that it might not look good in real life.

Unpainted bumpers on the computer look fine, but when you have such a lively paint job and the bumpers, grille shall be a matt dull grey, I seriously doubt it will look good.

Just my humble opinion

with AbhiJ, because the bumoer and grille tend to fade over time. Atleast, please consider painting them black

.

Again YAAWN.

AbhiJ · 10th July 2008, 01:19

After some light scrapes/scratches, the bumpers actually appear light grey, almost white from the damaged area.

spawnofsatan · 10th July 2008, 05:15

Guys I have some input on painting bumpers. I realize that plastic parts when painted start flaking paint over time. There is a method to do it right and it has worked for me.

You will need a drill and a wire wheel.
1) Scuff the bumper HEAVILY with the wire wheel attached to the drill.
2) Once that is done clean up the area thouroughly.
3) Next use some primer to prime the bumper, it will help to use some kind of adhesion promoter before priming.
4) once it is primed, sand it down to a smooth finish.
5) Paint.
6) Clearcoat.

Let me know if this works for you

Akshay1234 · 10th July 2008, 09:27

cyrus. you need some nice rims on your car badly. it just dosent look right without them. if your car is a dark colour get silver rims and if its gonna be a light colour then dark grey/ black rims. it will look stunning then.

Ricky_63 · 10th July 2008, 09:52

Great jo as usual Badboyscad, I think you shall henceforth be called GOODBOYSCAD

IMHO. The Black & Silver with Red Pinstripe combo looks great. I personally prefer the darker shade of grey.

The actual grey has to be decided after seeing samples of the exact colour as the colours look quite different on the computer screen.

Nice looking Scorpio

Cheers

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 10th July 2008, 10:26

Thanks everyone for the excellent response. Cyrus has posted the front view of the car. Can you please replicate the theme there also. I would like to see the rear treatment too.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

smsrini · 10th July 2008, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by badboyscad

the Foose chevy tahoe concept paintjob:

Attachment 27744

Thats it for tonight guys, will work on & post other concepts(including the one suggested by SRK

) tomorrow. YAWN

Now this is looking reeealllly GOOOD!

Awsome job BBS.

Dhabar Saheb, fix kari do. What say ? You should go for silver wheel caps from the safari / scorp with this combination!

BBS, on the Funkmaster concept, can you bring the top color upto the side indicators before taking it up onto the bonnet ? thanks.

cheers!
Srini

salilpawar1 · 10th July 2008, 11:52

MY vote goes for the Chevy Tahoe Paintjob complete with all the chrome accents included. Nothing else will do, hehe!

The chrome on the wheel lips can be done in-house, literally, isn't it Cyrus?

badboyscad · 10th July 2008, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRK

I think a bright orange & black combo would look good. Something like the paintjob on the Logan customized by Mahindra.

Heres my idea:

Paint the car Orange & Black.
Get some Alloy rims in Black.
Smoked Tail lamps

SRK's idea brought to life

Custom Paint Job For A Black Scorpio-scor-logan.jpg

badboyscad · 10th July 2008, 13:45

Now THIS is more like it

. These wheels may not be available here, but it is always possible to buy similar ones and do similar paintjob on them.

Custom Paint Job For A Black Scorpio-scor-log-whl.jpg

Custom Paint Job For A Black Scorpio-scor-taho-whel.jpg

musicmanaman · 10th July 2008, 13:51

The black and silver looks fantastic.

smsrini · 10th July 2008, 14:43

The chevy Tahoe combi with the alloys looks um. SUPERB, FABULOUS, OUTA THE WORLD!

If you want a sports look then the SRK concept wins!

My Vote for the chevy Tahoe with alloys! No two ways about it!

BBS: Super job!

cheers!

Cyrus43 · 10th July 2008, 15:08

Dad is not very keen on getting alloy wheels for this car as the correct stock spec is not available. So it will most probably be

Ohh and he hates the Silver lip threatment on the rim. I on the other hand, Love it!!

smsrini · 10th July 2008, 15:13

One more thing, The ORVMs should be Silver IMHO, and not the dual tone as in the pic.

Get Silver Wheel caps atleast!

cheers!

10th July 2008, 01:19	#123
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,479 Thanked: 1,219 Times	After some light scrapes/scratches, the bumpers actually appear light grey, almost white from the damaged area.
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10th July 2008, 05:15	#124
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Guys I have some input on painting bumpers. I realize that plastic parts when painted start flaking paint over time. There is a method to do it right and it has worked for me. You will need a drill and a wire wheel. 1) Scuff the bumper HEAVILY with the wire wheel attached to the drill. 2) Once that is done clean up the area thouroughly. 3) Next use some primer to prime the bumper, it will help to use some kind of adhesion promoter before priming. 4) once it is primed, sand it down to a smooth finish. 5) Paint. 6) Clearcoat. Let me know if this works for you
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10th July 2008, 09:27	#125
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,302 Thanked: 12,548 Times	cyrus. you need some nice rims on your car badly. it just dosent look right without them. if your car is a dark colour get silver rims and if its gonna be a light colour then dark grey/ black rims. it will look stunning then.
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10th July 2008, 09:52	#126
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 519 Times View My Garage	Great jo as usual Badboyscad, I think you shall henceforth be called GOODBOYSCAD IMHO. The Black & Silver with Red Pinstripe combo looks great. I personally prefer the darker shade of grey. The actual grey has to be decided after seeing samples of the exact colour as the colours look quite different on the computer screen. Nice looking Scorpio Cheers
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10th July 2008, 10:26	#127
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,386 Times	Thanks everyone for the excellent response. Cyrus has posted the front view of the car. Can you please replicate the theme there also. I would like to see the rear treatment too. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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10th July 2008, 11:52	#129
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	MY vote goes for the Chevy Tahoe Paintjob complete with all the chrome accents included. Nothing else will do, hehe! The chrome on the wheel lips can be done in-house, literally, isn't it Cyrus?
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10th July 2008, 13:45	#131
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 480 Times View My Garage	Now THIS is more like it. These wheels may not be available here, but it is always possible to buy similar ones and do similar paintjob on them.
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10th July 2008, 13:51	#132
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	The black and silver looks fantastic.
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10th July 2008, 14:43	#133
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 427 Times View My Garage	The chevy Tahoe combi with the alloys looks um. SUPERB, FABULOUS, OUTA THE WORLD! If you want a sports look then the SRK concept wins! My Vote for the chevy Tahoe with alloys! No two ways about it! BBS: Super job! cheers!
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10th July 2008, 15:08	#134
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 222 Times View My Garage	Dad is not very keen on getting alloy wheels for this car as the correct stock spec is not available. So it will most probably be Ohh and he hates the Silver lip threatment on the rim. I on the other hand, Love it!!
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10th July 2008, 15:13	#135
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 427 Times View My Garage	One more thing, The ORVMs should be Silver IMHO, and not the dual tone as in the pic. Get Silver Wheel caps atleast! cheers!
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