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04-17-2013, 05:58 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
A satin or semi-clear is much easier to release the dirt and and is not a glaring, 'blingy' look.
Jus' sayin'...
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That has merit. I do think that the non-gloss look of the body base coat on the wheels, with my particular color, is the way to go. I think I'll fashion twelve little wheel spoke inserts, six concave and six convex, that go over the Trigo spokes, base coat them, clear coat them flat, position them in, say, the rear wheel only, then take a side pic for easy comparison. I don't think the brake dust will bother me... but I'll keep it under advisement.  |
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04-17-2013, 06:05 AM
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A simpler way: enlarge Knocker's photo so the center section is actual size or close. Guessing maybe 10" or so. Tape or glue it to foamcore or poster board, cut out holes, paint, install over stub with spinner off. Hold in place with spinner on.
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04-17-2013, 11:41 AM
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Just MHO, but there's not much difference to me at all. Looks like a lot of work for not much gain.
If anything, I'd call up Fran and get your name on his list and eventually order some mag wheels. That way, you get the mag color and you get a lighter wheel.
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04-17-2013, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Just MHO, but there's not much difference to me at all. Looks like a lot of work for not much gain.
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And that's reasonable. But here, this is a pic of my car in direct sunlight, and what I believe will be the true look of the wheels, in direct sunlight at least. Darker in shade, of course.
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04-17-2013, 12:43 PM
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The mag color popped on Chas' ERA, because of his car color. I don't think it will on your car. Actually, I have no idea if mags will look good at all on a polished aluminum Cobra, but I'm willing to try. I don't care. I could always resell them. I'm mainly after the lightweight and it feels special to me.
Unless you're polishing your wheels or painting them black, like Doug's blue 289 ERA, then the visual difference is minimal. To me, of course, but whatever makes you happy. That's the key. Happiness.
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04-17-2013, 12:47 PM
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How does this strike you? This is how it will look on an overcast day.
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04-17-2013, 02:08 PM
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That's a noticeable improvement. The gray actually clashes with the body color.
How did you 'Shop the color onto the wheels?
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04-17-2013, 02:30 PM
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Quote:
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That's a noticeable improvement. The gray actually clashes with the body color. How did you 'Shop the color onto the wheels?
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I'd agree that it is an improvement, but subtle at best. |
04-17-2013, 02:40 PM
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Here we go again. Patrick, why haven't you picked up one of my trick 9" low-profile air cleaner setups from Mickmate yet? That TP reminds me of some of my girlfriend's bras I used to have to figure out back in the day. 
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04-17-2013, 03:26 PM
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That TP reminds me of some of my girlfriend's bras I used to have to figure out back in the day. |
Correction, Bernica.
That's a Patrick Pan. Not to be confused with a Turkey Pan.
They're similar, yet different.
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04-17-2013, 03:52 PM
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A Bed Pan would have been better... 
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04-17-2013, 04:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
That's a noticeable improvement. The gray actually clashes with the body color.
How did you 'Shop the color onto the wheels?
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Place the painted poster in the same light (sun, shade, etc.) as the pic of the car that your going to "shop" and snap a photo of it. Then use the Eyedrop Tool to pull the pixel color from the pic of the painted portion of the poster. Place that color in the foreground. Use the Color Replacement Tool, with the appropriate sized brush, to change the wheel color of the car using the color from the poster which is now in the foreground.
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Here we go again. Patrick, why haven't you picked up one of my trick 9" low-profile air cleaner setups from Mickmate yet? That TP reminds me of some of my girlfriend's bras I used to have to figure out back in the day. |
Those are "Terry Body Springs." They are the high-water mark for Cobra fashion.
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Correction, Bernica.
That's a Patrick Pan. Not to be confused with a Turkey Pan.
They're similar, yet different.
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Hmmm, not like you to take a gratuitous cheap shot like that.... 
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A Bed Pan would have been better... |
Humorous. You have to admit, my basecoat on the Trigos, with flat clear coat, looks pretty darn good. In fact, better than pretty darn.... |
04-17-2013, 05:19 PM
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You have to admit, my basecoat on the Trigos, with flat clear coat, looks pretty darn good. In fact, better than pretty darn.... |
NOT FLAT-remember??
And no I don't have to admit anything. 
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04-17-2013, 05:26 PM
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NOT FLAT-remember??
And no I don't have to admit anything. |
Yep, an absolute stroke of genius on your part. Thanks to you, I will soon have Halibrand Mag Wheel look-a-likes that not only compliment my car's color, but that would also fool all but the most savvy wheel connoisseurs. |
04-17-2013, 05:27 PM
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You guys must realize that this thread was originally about emissions hose and was accompanied by an under the hood pic that has/had nothing to do with the color of Patrick's wheels. 
This thread should be ample evidence that Patrick just likes to boost his post count. It's also ample evidence that beige doesn't look good on Cobras.  |
04-17-2013, 05:27 PM
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Hmmm, not like you to take a gratuitous cheap shot like that.... |
Sorry, bad day.
Besides, it had been more than an hour since Chas contributed. I think this thread was putting him to sleep between posts.
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04-17-2013, 05:31 PM
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Sorry, bad day.
Besides, it had been more than an hour since Chas contributed. I think this thread was putting him to sleep between posts.
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Well, you should be thanked, by Patrick, since you did omit his similarities to Peter Pan. |
04-17-2013, 05:38 PM
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Some things are to be inferred.
Whoops, there I go again. 
BTW, what's the backstory to the Oyster Bar?
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04-17-2013, 07:09 PM
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Yep, an absolute stroke of genius on your part. ... I will soon have Halibrand Mag Wheel look-a-likes that not only compliment my car's color, but that would also fool all but the most savvy wheel connoisseurs. |
Trying to avoid strokes at this time of life...
Ahhh-easy with fooling those that know-the rim profiles and valve stems betray you.
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04-17-2013, 07:11 PM
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You guys must realize that this thread was originally about emissions hose and was accompanied by an under the hood pic that has/had nothing to do with the color of Patrick's wheels. |
A. It's his thread and he welcomes the attention.
B. It turned into 'Extreme Make-Over; fake Cobra edition' because that car really needs one.
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