Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/07 06:09 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 06:09 AM Hi Guys, Ive been contemplating getting the bonnet on my 04 Turbo resprayed as the factory paint is a little thin and patchey (under bright light you can see the metallic is uneven causing a cloudy effect. I have been quoted $1000 for a front end respray from 2 different reputable panel shops. As my car is lightning strike metallic, the front end basically needs to be done, bar and blend guards..both shops recommended against it, and said im too fussy! lolboth bar and guards are in perfect nic, its just the bonnet that bugs me (im pretty anal with paint / panels).I looked into the carbon bonnet route, as a replacement (keep the original for resale) but it seems ADR and vic roads may make it tricky here in melbourne, and I cant afford to keep on getting defect notices as its a daily driver.I was thinking about getting another xr bonnet (perhaps cheaply 2nd hand) or new as I think they are $400 from ford spares and having it sprayed matte black, with or without the narrow stripes near the outer edges..I dont want the common GT stripe look, but felt this might look alright (think vintage XA GT bonnets)...also I have aquired a rear GT wing, and was thinking of having this black also to tie it together....I dont want ricey look, just something different and tough.I'd like some opinions guys thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/07 06:12 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 06:12 AM Please DON'T!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/07 06:28 AM Author Share Posted 06/09/07 06:28 AM (edited) Heheheh ok that's 1 for the No!!!! count.without stripes make a difference to your vote?please keep in mind I would be keeping the original bonnet in the shed for easy return to standard. Edited 06/09/07 04:42 PM by Dagabond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/07 06:33 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 06:33 AM I was probably abit harsh mate, I admire anyone for trying to get away from the standard look as much as possible but I'm not sure if the black bonnet is the way to go. You might be able to pull it of on say a white or red XR but not so much on grey. Just my opinionDillon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashmo Member 245 Member For: 17y 6m 16d Gender: Male Location: Rockingham, W.A Posted 06/09/07 06:35 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 06:35 AM I think the black bonnet looks awesome on the silver. Just minus the stripes. Go for it mate if you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 17y 11m 4d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 06/09/07 06:38 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 06:38 AM I reckon it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/07 06:40 AM Author Share Posted 06/09/07 06:40 AM Ok so where kinda 50/50 right now...The car is lightning strike silver, has dark tinted windows, in case the pic isnt that clear.so stripes along edges or full black bonnet, matte or gloss black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/09/07 06:45 AM Author Share Posted 06/09/07 06:45 AM heres without the stripes, and also with the grille section still in silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashmo Member 245 Member For: 17y 6m 16d Gender: Male Location: Rockingham, W.A Posted 06/09/07 07:05 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 07:05 AM I would say gloss black as it would mostly match the brightness of your current colour. I personally like the silver grill aswell as black. But at the end of the day you do what u like most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 06/09/07 08:32 AM Share Posted 06/09/07 08:32 AM Can't say I'm a fan.How about a silver bonnet with black stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now