GB: Valve cover powdercoating group buy, round 2 Options

[DEATH]

Oh hell - well that throws a wrench into my thoughts. What are the chances you can do that Black->Red? And what would it cost to do my VC that way with a red "Toyota"?

[GriffGirl]

Go amber illusion over super wet black - it'll be black underneath with red/shimmery gold on top. Tres hawt. Or even better - amber illusion over super wet black on the TOYOTA only, w/the rest super wet black. That way you keep your black theme but you get some shiny nifty sweet ass other stuff too. Can't really photoshop that one I don't think though, so don't ask. You'll have to trust me on this one!

[jazzcornet]

as a matter of fact, i just coated a valve cover today with that scheme. illusion aquamarine over super wet black. i didnt like it. then i decided to put another illusion amber topcoat on it. really didnt like that. i think your best bet for some pizazz would be super wet black w/ red prism additive and the lettering to remain in safety red. that's my vote

[GriffGirl]

Hmmm... Death, you catchin' this?

[DEATH]

Catchin up - you guys are the experts and Griffy has an amazing grasp for what I want out of it [she's the head of my art department ] - I'll let you guys figure it out for me and then I'll order [and since I will be buying the core it won't matter how quickly to me].
Jazzcoronet - one thing to keep in mind is that the Toyota logo on Celicas is backwards [why I can't figure considering we had the 3S-GTE several years before the MR2 did. My biggest concern is that I'm gonna pay this money and then due to it being black it will just make the motor look smaller and/or disappear into the background of the bay. Do you guys think I should reverse my thinking and go red cover Black letters?
BTW - If you get bored with helping me I'll understand. I am well aware of how picky I am but I'm working on a well round Show/Go/Audio car and I have to keep it all in my mind. But don't worry - if all else fails I'll just get it redone in the aluminum color it already is so you will make a profit off me. Sorry guys.

[jazzcornet]

if you are going loud like that, why not go all out and get a pearlescent white with glow in the dark additive? or just straight up glow in the dark? perhaps, extreme chrome with red prism additive and glow in the dark additive? oooooh, i got it, super wet black lettering with silver additive, and the remainder in extreme chrome glow in the dark with red prism additive!!!!

[GriffGirl]

Uh....... NO. Don't listen to him Death, he's using your indecision for evil and not good.

Don't reverse your thinking. I don't think you'll be happy with red cover/black lettering. Remember, the black is going to be super wet black, and while black definitely is uh, "slimming", it's shiny so it'll reflect light well and won't be as reducing as a matte black would be.

I need to go back a page and see your engine bay again. But I still think you'll be happiest with super wet black with red lettering.

Okay, I looked. Jazz, what kind of subtle illusion coating can we add on top of the black to keep it black but add some "shimmer" to it? Is there a metallic flake red that could be mixed into like a clear topcoat type of deal?

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Jun 17, 2008 - 5:15 PM

[jazzcornet]

uh yeah ^^^^ did yo uread my last post? lol

we carry a red prism additive that is like a red glitter almost only extremely fine that we can add into the powder (actually i already have one mixed)

[GriffGirl]

oh yeah, that. I knew that! Sorry I'm juggling a lot today!

For Death - super wet black w/red prism additive for the main part of the cover, safety red lettering. Anything else he sends should be super wet black w/red prism additive as well. No red accents on those though.

[DEATH]

Yep - That's the ticket The damage please sir and do you take paypal?
You guys rock - thanks to both of you.
Man this is gonna look nice!

BTW - Griffy I think red is the color for yours but I've yet to see your SRI soooo.... [just my .02]

This post has been edited by DEATH: Jun 18, 2008 - 6:09 AM

[jazzcornet]

Total damage for safety red lettering and swb w/ rpa is going to be $145 shipped! You can paypal to stephen@gsspowdercoating.com

As soon as the payment clears, I can ship it out. (I already coated it at 5 this morning!)

[DEATH]

As soon as the payment clears, I can ship it out. (I already coated it at 5 this morning!)

Awesome. Let me make sure my check cleared today [put it in late monday so should be today or tomorrow] and I'm right on it.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Jun 18, 2008 - 8:16 AM

[jazzcornet]

Anyone else want to get in on this? The group buy is coming to a close soon.....

[DEATH]

Check still hasn't cleared [damn Chase] - got pics yet?

[jazzcornet]

nope, i left my camera at home today and i'm still at the shop working vigorously on another set of wheels that just wont come clean. i'll post some pics tomorrow afternoon or so when i take lunch

[jazzcornet]

I want to see how my wheels came out...and if they are as nice as they look on screen (most likely better), then put me down for a strut bar and an SRI

did yo ulike your wheels? what's an sri?

[GriffGirl]

Short Ram intake, nOOb

[jazzcornet]

i got pwned!!!!!

sorry, i dont speak non-turbo lingo

[jazzcornet]

here is mr2magic's valve cover



and here's a genIII cover i did today for "its turbo time." too bad he didnt get in on the group buy



and another valve cover i just tried for the sake of it. this is called black chrome. i really dont like it, but i would love your opinions on it.

[jazzcornet]

only two more to go!!!