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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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What do you guys think about a new edge mustang being painted flat black. The idea kinda popped in my head and I would like some opinions. Let me know!
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I have seen a picture of a flat black S197 and it looked awesome...I'll try to find it again
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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or how about matte or satin black?
Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Somebody asked this same question in OT a week or so ago. I think it would look pretty awesome. I've seen a vette and a S197 in flat black and both were beautiful. Only thing to worry about though is finger prints. They will show like no other on flat black.
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Doesn't matter what we think, it's your car. Personally, flat black is on a t-bucket or and 48 Merc with flames, hub caps and white walls.
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Flat black with no emblems or decals and shaved handles. Some black rims would prob set it off too...
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I think you could pull it off, but imo it would just look unfinished.
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Hmmm, Flat black would look like the car is waiting to get a paint job, IMHO
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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^+1!!!!!!!!

IMO Flat Black is a terrible color to paint a car. I don't know any car that would look better in flat black than normal black.



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