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I want to repaint the 2013 "Mystichrome"

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Why? Like why do it. I love it on new edges but it looks strange on s197 models imo


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Mystichrome is very cool but repainting the car in it will be $$$$, ive heard just a quart of that stuff cost as much as standard paint for the entire car and the application process is very tedius.
 

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I wouldn't do it. It's (from what I understand) a pretty difficult paint to do, and for it to look right. I'd also think that it would hurt the value of the '13. As a buyer, my first question would be why was it painted?

Now, with all that out of the way, it would certainly be unique.
 

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Why? Like why do it. I love it on new edges but it looks strange on s197 models imo

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I've been thinking about doing something different and I've always loved this color.

Mystichrome is very cool but repainting the car in it will be $$$$, ive heard just a quart of that stuff cost as much as standard paint for the entire car and the application process is very tedius.

I've got a BASF connection that would allow me to get the paint at a reduced cost along with the skill of our bodyshop I know they can do it. I know it's not a process for the faint of heart. The most difficult thing to do would be matching the paint if one of the panels happened to get damaged.

I wouldn't do it. It's (from what I understand) a pretty difficult paint to do, and for it to look right. I'd also think that it would hurt the value of the '13. As a buyer, my first question would be why was it painted?

Now, with all that out of the way, it would certainly be unique.

Yes it's not easy to do (properly) and as far as the value of my car I understand what it would do to it and that's really not a concern to me.


I would never talk a friend out of doing something so awesome.

I think it's an excellent idea!

I agree!

DOOOOO IT!


You guys are not helping.

Looks kinda fruity to me.

It's not a color for everyone.
 

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I wouldn't

however I also like the 1997 Mystic better

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Since you said "talk you out of it"....please don't. I put those paint jobs in the same category as neon and blinkey led exterior/interior accent lighting. It's just ricey, cheeeeeeezy and has been around so long it's worn out its welcome . Please don't do this to the GT500. That car is bad ass as it sits. BLACK!
 

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I wouldn't

however I also like the 1997 Mystic better

Dave doesn't agree - alright I won't do it.

IMO, the colorshift of the 04 Mystic is much better than the 96.

I think it would look awesome, but I am also not a big fan of black cars

Me either. I'm 100% on changing the color of the car sooner or later. I've narrowed it to a couple colors but need to sit on the idea some more.
 

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I'd do it! Hell, I'd plastidip mine in a chameleon color in a heart beat! lol

Go for it! Someone here should be good enough in photoshop to be able to do that to your sig pic.
 

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Don't paint it mystichrome. It might clash with your dog's queer outfit, and then you wouldn't be allowed to drive the head queen in the pride parade.

Or... you COULD paint it that color, and you would probably have bruising on your palms from the continuous barrage of high-fives that would ensue.
 

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Why do dont you go black chrome wrap or a wrap instead. It can be different and if installed and taken off by a good shop there will be no paint damage, so if you ever sell it the original paint is intact.
 

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I'd do it! Hell, I'd plastidip mine in a chameleon color in a heart beat! lol

Go for it! Someone here should be good enough in photoshop to be able to do that to your sig pic.

The Chameleon dips are really catching on... I just don't want to dip this car.

Don't paint it mystichrome. It might clash with your dog's queer outfit, and then you wouldn't be allowed to drive the head queen in the pride parade.

Or... you COULD paint it that color, and you would probably have bruising on your palms from the continuous barrage of high-fives that would ensue.

LOL thanks for outlining both extremes.

maybe so, but the colors on the 96 are better IMO :beerchug2:

- you could always wrap it, probably less cost and you could easily "return to stock" if you chose to sell it.

I've always considered wrapping but every time I take a look at high-dollar wraps on Lamborghini's, Ferrari's, or anything else for that matter... I'm really critical about looking at the corners where they wrap around the edges of panels and it always just looks horrid... I'm just afraid of that.

Side note, I never looked up a color changing wrap. Other color I would consider for a wrap is a matte pearl white or metallic matte gray.


Not really into gimmick paintjobs, that belongs on hot wheels.

I love hotwheels!

Why do dont you go black chrome wrap or a wrap instead. It can be different and if installed and taken off by a good shop there will be no paint damage, so if you ever sell it the original paint is intact.

yeah... I'm not a fan of the chrome wraps.
 
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