New paint and hood

[2,4shofast]

I finally got the paint job on my Marauder complete, I wanted to keep it looking stock for the most part when viewing from a distance. When it is in the sun and you are close to it you can see that the paint isnt stock. The rear emblem was shaved, Zack's badgeless grill and a cowl hood.

The base coat is a black with very minimal blue flake. Unless the car is in the sunlight it cannot be seen at all. Two coats of blue pearl were layed down from the base of the cowl over the roof and finishes on the trunk lid. I still need to do some more cleaning of the paint and fix a few spots but I like the way it turned out.

Here is the base coat, it is hard to see the flake with a camera but its the best I could do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06497.jpg

New hood and grill
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06400.jpg

It looks black from a distance, but not up close with light
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06393.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06392.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06402.jpg

The tail lights and reverse lights have thinned out base coat applied on them so they have the blue flake as well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06493.jpg

A few full shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06389.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/shofast/MM/DSC06388.jpg

[TiTo35]

Looks good! Apparently blue flakes go well with black paint...I had a few specks of red to mine :D

[RR|Suki]

Looks good man, really like those wheels. 20s really are best on this car.



PS in before ZOMG wagon wheels!!

[MMarauder03]

Not a huge fan of the wheels, although they do look nice. I'm really loving the color and the rest of the car in general. Looks like a quality job. Well done and she's lookin mean! :beer:

[MrBluGruv]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did that paint job run you?

[MMarauder03]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did that paint job run you?

im curious as well, thats looks AMAZING!!

[LANDY]

Again I must say you got my favorite look marauder with aftermarket wheels. Really cool paint job too.

[2,4shofast]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did that paint job run you?

It is a very long story about how it all came about but in short, a different shop was originally supposed to paint it. I lost a lot of time and money from that.

A different shop who go screwed over by the same guy ended up finishing it up for me and let me do 90% of the body work and prep so I got a good break.

We figured without those factors it would have been around $4,500 or so.

[2,4shofast]

Looks good man, really like those wheels. 20s really are best on this car.



PS in before ZOMG wagon wheels!!


Thanks for all of the comments guys, I know the wheel comments will be coming :cool:

[MercNasty]

ride looking good man, im trying to hold off getting mine painted until next. im gone to get factory paint color and about 72 coats of clear.

[MrBluGruv]

It is a very long story about how it all came about but in short, a different shop was originally supposed to paint it. I lost a lot of time and money from that.

A different shop who go screwed over by the same guy ended up finishing it up for me and let me do 90% of the body work and prep so I got a good break.

We figured without those factors it would have been around $4,500 or so.


Hmm, that's a bit pricey, but you also did a fair bit more than what I'm looking for myself.

I'm aiming to repaint the car factory black, except, you know, done right. I'm lucky enough to own a 300A, with that oh-so-crappy paint. :) There are seriously large patches on the roof that are clear-coated grey spots.

[2,4shofast]

Hmm, that's a bit pricey, but you also did a fair bit more than what I'm looking for myself.

I'm aiming to repaint the car factory black, except, you know, done right. I'm lucky enough to own a 300A, with that oh-so-crappy paint. :) There are seriously large patches on the roof that are clear-coated grey spots.

I had the same issue with mine on the clear coat, it really sucks! The guys when did mine dont normally do full paint jobs so Im sure I could have found someone else to paint it for around $2500-3000. It all depends on your area tho, this place is SO expensive for any kind of car items.

[Fourth Horseman]

It looks stunning in person. :bows:

[Big Black Beast]

Looks fantastic! I also think that green flakes done the same way would be awesome.

Now, go scare some Mormons with that thing!

[Mr. Man]

I like it. My Titan is painted Galaxy Black and like you say from far away it's black but on a sunny day(when it's clean) it has blues, reds, purples, golds etc. Someday we'll redo the MM in the factory Silver Birch.

[jus4kix03MM]

looks great. im jealous. lol:)

[burtreynolds]

First, very nice looking paint and hood. I am Envious!

Second, I have been kind of angry at myself and my taste as I have not seen one set of wheels that look good on the marauder except the factory wheels...until your car. Those wheels with your stance just scream sport sedan. I love how they are not over the top, yet set the vehicle off just right. If only I had money to buy 20 inch drag radials over...and over...and over...

Nice car man, on the top of my list of favorite Marauders.

[rayjay]

Very nicely done. As far as wheels, the factory wheels are what make a Marauder a Marauder and set it apart from a souped up Vic, IMHO. Those do look good though.

[Zack]

Tastefully done, looks great.

[Vortex]

I usually dont care for "big wheel" cars but yours is the exception. Beautiful paintjob.

[2,4shofast]

I really do appreciate all of the comments everyone, I still have a lot of work to do but figured I would share some new pics.:beer:

[Matt In Detroit]

Very tasteful, im not big on modded stuff but that is sweet.

[ctrlraven]

Looks great!

[TAKEDOWN]

Lovin' it!

[jflave]

Looks good, very nice car :)

[MM2004]

Dude,

That looks damn good!

:beer:

Mike.

[tbone]

Really sharp. Where did you get the hood?

[Mac-MerC]

Really sharp. Where did you get the hood?

thats a great question, and whats the name of those rims.... and tires?....
that thing looks hard.... respect

[2,4shofast]

Really sharp. Where did you get the hood?
The hood is from www.classglassperformance.com (http://www.classglassperformance.com)
There are several other members who also have this hood.


thats a great question, and whats the name of those rims.... and tires?....
that thing looks hard.... respect

The rims are TSW Nogaro wrapped in Nitto 555's and the specs are in my signature for the dimensions. I appreciate the love:beer:

[tbone]

Thanks!.....

[Big Black Beast]

What was your total cost w/ shipping?
I've wanted one of these for some time now, but figured the shipping would easily double the price of the hood.


The hood is from www.classglassperformance.com (http://www.classglassperformance.com)
There are several other members who also have this hood.



The rims are TSW Nogaro wrapped in Nitto 555's and the specs are in my signature for the dimensions. I appreciate the love:beer:

[2,4shofast]

^^^^^^

I believe the total with shipping was around $650 or so. It was sent straight to the paint shop so it will be a little more if you plan on shipping it to a residential address.

[Mac-MerC]

I usually dont care for "big wheel" cars but yours is the exception. Beautiful paintjob.

2 inches bigger than stock....... seriously
the wheels set it off

[justbob]

Looks NICE! When I got my estimates, they ranged from $8-$12 GRAND. There is no such thing as a cheap quality paint job in these parts. Car looks sick man.

[Big Black Beast]

I think it would be ALOT more...anyway, thanks for giving me that idea, it might make it more practical...I'll keep that in mind.


^^^^^^

I believe the total with shipping was around $650 or so. It was sent straight to the paint shop so it will be a little more if you plan on shipping it to a residential address.

[J-MAN]

I like it! Approved.

[Vortech347]

Holy ****, I hope to see this saturday night.

[CBT]

Another thread I missed during my vacation, MAN your car looks good.

[cougar9150]

Very, very nice. I absolutely love the blue flake. :bows:

I want to do the same with the SB when I get mine repainted to set it apart a little. It will look like a normal SB except when the sun hits it just right.