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Pillar colour

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Post by Number5 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:05 pm

Mmmm. TBH, I think Stuartt may have a point there about Gloss being a better match :cry:
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Post by Doddsy » Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:40 pm

Was it lifting off when you were removing the tape? If so next time try removing the tape straight after you have applied the last coat.
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Post by paulgs1000 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:54 pm

I think it looks good for a first effort Marlon. :thumbsup:
Ties in nicely with the wheels and the screen trim beneath the top of the bonnet.
Yep gloss finish would suit but was it an easy way to find out if the colour works?
Main thing is it's not a 'fait accompli' and you have a chance to change your mind or refine it. :thumbsup:
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Post by Yorkie Z » Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:56 pm

Your car looks orange in the pics!! As others have said it would be better in gloss black mate. Just get it wrapped, quick and easy job :thumbsup:
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Post by patriot66 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:23 pm

Hi Marlon. I think black is definitely the way to go but DO NOT use the Plastidip Glossifier. It is very soft and marks easily. I've used it on my grilles and gone back to the standard flat black Plastidip. Also, I thought your hardtop was Sapphire Black which is metallic. If it was me I would get the pillars sprayed professionally in Sapphire to match the top or in satin black to match the wing- mirror plinths. If you finish the pillars in gloss black you will have 3 different 'types' of black all right next to each other which may look a bit pants. :(
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Post by DMC63 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:33 pm

Black pillars, Don't dip them, it'll look odd matte. You could wrap them. But beware that gloss wrap (unlike matte wrap) picks up scuffs really easy when applying and afterwards. I've used it. Scuffs don't polish out. It would be cheap to test wrap them and if it doesn't work peel it off. If it was something you were considering as a permanent change a paint job would be best. :thumbsup:
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Post by AlfaScozzesi » Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:54 pm

I like it better than the red pillars and see where folk are coming for in saying the gloss would be even better with the gloss hard top but I think you have got it right with the fabric roof :thumbsup:

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Post by LordOxygen » Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:38 pm

LordOxygen wrote:Black all day long. Defo worth trying Plastidip along with some of their glossifier if you want it to better match your roof.

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Post by Marlon » Sat Mar 25, 2017 12:24 am

Thanks for the feedback - the plasti-dip was lifting as I removed the masking tape straight after the final coat :(
Had to use a matt paint to touch up the edges.
I have removed the hardtop and the matt back matched the fabric roof better and also look pretty darn good with the roof down. I will post some pics over the weekend.
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Post by Marlon » Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:04 pm

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Post by Stuartt » Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:41 pm

Bit of a dilemma there Marlon, looks good in Matt with no roof :thumbsup: but with the hardtop it looks odd and needs to be gloss.
Have to try gloss pillars for the winter when the roof goes back on and the dip has worn off :poke:

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:46 pm

I like it, looks great :thumbsup:
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Post by GBZ4 » Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:53 pm

That certainly looks the business :thumbsup:
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Post by patriot66 » Sat Mar 25, 2017 6:49 pm

Now you've got the hardtop off I think the pillars need to be satin black the same as the wing mirror plinths. It would look more OEM/factory. :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:19 pm

All your comments appreciated - thanks. For now I'm happy with the look :)
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