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kharman · Post by **kharman** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 8:40 am

oh my gosh!...i feel like a kid...just picked up the Vibe fresh from the shop where it received its custom paint job...like glass it is...of course i can't post pics yet because of the monsoons here in Florida...but they will be up as soon as the sun comes around...

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:10 am

What color did you get, or just a repaint in the same color?

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:52 am

Can't wait to see it!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:22 pm

Your vibe came with paint? I figured that was an option I forgot to add on...

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:39 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Your vibe came with paint? I figured that was an option I forgot to add on...yeah, really crappy paint...that's why i paid $2000.00 for a custom job last week...

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 2:13 am

get a camera, come on!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:47 am

I want to see it! I want to see it!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 7:23 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Your vibe came with paint? I figured that was an option I forgot to add on...hahaha! Silly Toyota/NUMMI, building cars with optional friggin' paint jobs! Good thing the bugs have eaten into my front bumper, otherwise there would be no paint! Bug snot is more durable than that crappy "paint" they claim to use. (removed)!Anywho, can't wait to see the custom paintjob!

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:43 pm

these were taken just after one of the monsoons passed by my house on saturday...i haven't been able to wash it yet, and i just wiped off the rain water, so you won't be able to really see the glass-like finish...look closely and you'll see that i had the mirrors and door handles painted also...they used to be that ugly black platic color...i also had the whole car de-badged nd the roof racks removed (if anyone wants those letme know)...the front end is what i love most...it is so clear and mirror like...when i the sun comes out and i get to wax it (my painter told me to give it two weeks to really settle)...i'll post some really artsy pics...

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:55 pm

Looks good. Can you tell the difference in paint quality?Inder

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:35 am

it's, as is said, like night and day...even with rain water and dirt on it, it looks cleaner that when the original paint was washed and waxed...

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:52 am

Yeah. That's how my paint job was as well. It was soo much better than before.Inder

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:20 am

Wow, I'm impressed! Not at just the color and quality of the paint, but the Vibe overall looks pretty sweet too. I'm sure this paint will be MUCH better than the factory paint. Any idea if the paint problems has been fixed for the '05 Vibes or are they still using the cheap-(removed) paint like they did before?

JohnC · Post by **JohnC** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:37 am

New paint looks great... but wearing white socks with sandals is a fashion no-no (so my wifey tells me).

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:58 am

That really does look good. They did a great job!!

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:07 am

oh nooooooooooooooooooo! socks and sandels.lol

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 8:31 am

I think the painting the mirrors and handles looks great. I wasn't going to say anything about the fashion statement.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 9:03 am

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »I think the painting the mirrors and handles looks great. Oh, definitely! Especially the mirrors. Getting rid of that god awful cheap looking, easily scratched black plastic crap on the mirrors makes a helluva difference... Looking very, very nice!

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:23 am

I so desperately need a paintjob as well done as that...

03VibeGT6Spd · Post by **03VibeGT6Spd** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:23 am

IMHOI think GM owe all of us a new paint job.We should pull together and start a class action law suit against them.Your Paint looks great!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:53 am

Quote, originally posted by 03VibeGT6Spd »IMHOI think GM owe all of us a new paint job.We should pull together and start a class action law suit against them.Probably can't get squat accomplished unless the paint starts peeling and flaking off, leaving nothing but the primer like it did on GM stuff back in the late 80's/early 90's. At one point in time, I heavily considered getting some paint done on mine, but I have since given up on this piece of crap and no way am I going to sink that kind of money into it. (removed)!Maybe the squeaky wheel will get the grease, maybe not... Either way GM/NUMMI/Toyota could care less that they're giving us substandard paint - it's all about the money, i imagine. lol

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:07 am

the paint looks great, but i have one complaint: for $2k, why not do a custom color?????

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:46 am

Maybe he likes the Neptune. *shrug* I know I do...that's why I specifically ordered mine in that color, even though they had the options I wanted in a Salsa two-tone. I would consider painting mine the dark, dark purple that's almost black until it gets in the sun, but otherwise, it would still be blue.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:51 am

without a doubt, custom or not, i would go with blue. i would prob get a light blue or maybe electric blue!dammit, i want paint!!!!

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:14 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »the paint looks great, but i have one complaint: for $2k, why not do a custom color?????it is custom...custom neptune blue!...anyway, i had it painted the same color because i like it, and it matches the engine compartment...that would have added considerably to the price to have that painted also...

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:15 am

Quote, originally posted by JohnC »New paint looks great... but wearing white socks with sandals is a fashion no-no (so my wifey tells me). i only wear that combination to go out and walk the dog or take pictures...i NEVER go out in public looking like that!...

Raivis · Post by **Raivis** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:11 am

looks good is that paint on your door lock??? sorry i work at a body shop so i pick things out must be nice to get a quality allover paint job for 2000 at my work they START at like 3000 befor repairs or removing stuff

kharman · Post by **kharman** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:02 am

yeah..i hadn't stuck the key in the keyway yet...i always use the remote unlock...

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:56 pm

your paint job loooks good. good shine. don't take it the wrong way.. but those colors. i myself like the 1 main color and maybe an offsetting one. you got deep blue with yellow, and the plastic. i would've also had the rear hatch handle painted as i'm doing this weekend. same color as the body. i like the plastic on the sides. well, mine has the side skirt (2004). i want to see that new 2006 stealth color. i think it would look sweet in two tone.

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:28 am

nice turn out, I'm considering painting my car chameleon orange after i have surgery in 2 weeks. only gonna run me $2500 so i thought that sounded fair enough.

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