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Old 11-06-09 | 07:23 AM
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Opinions needed on roll cage colors

hey ive a 6 point cusco cage to go in the car, i going to be painting the cage but cant decide on what colour to do it??? any sugestion??
heres a pic of the car.


Old 11-06-09 | 07:26 AM
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Gloss Black
Old 11-06-09 | 10:22 AM
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Stick with black
Old 11-06-09 | 01:31 PM
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hmmm was thinking black alright?
or maybe i might jus have it polished
Old 11-06-09 | 01:51 PM
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Old 11-06-09 | 02:00 PM
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Is it a show car or a track car?
Old 11-06-09 | 03:34 PM
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its a road car
Old 11-06-09 | 03:52 PM
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go with black...


as for myself.. im getting my roll cage powder coated pink
Old 11-06-09 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rickw06
its a road car
For a road car, I have no idea why you want to put a cage in it to begin with. However, I would recommend going with a flat black (to reduce any extra shine or glare it may produce).
Old 11-07-09 | 12:47 AM
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You'll want Satin Black. Gloss is too gaudy and never use flat black. The first time you touch flat black it soaks up the oil from your skin and you'll never get it off.

You'll be very happy with Satin Black
Old 11-07-09 | 12:57 AM
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What kind of paint are you using? I've never had that happen with a proper flat paint (i.e. not primer).
Old 11-07-09 | 05:44 AM
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Satin black, period!
Old 11-07-09 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
For a road car, I have no idea why you want to put a cage in it to begin with.

+1

Seriously. Its risky driving a car with a cage on the street w/o a helmet. Do some research on that.
Old 11-07-09 | 02:07 PM
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well it would mainly be for road us maybe a few track days, it only really wanted a 4 point cage for the rear but came across the 6 point for cheap, but dont even think im gonna bothr putting it in now.
Old 11-08-09 | 10:52 PM
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I do an about 8 -10 track days a year in my FD. I don't have a roll bar and don't ever plan on installing one unless it is paired with a proper fixed back seat and harnesses and I wind up driving it less on the street.
Old 11-09-09 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed Raycer
The first time you touch flat black it soaks up the oil from your skin and you'll never get it off.

They released a sweet new product a week or two ago that removes those oily fingerprints you're talking about, almost instantly. Its called... soap.
Old 03-30-10 | 09:43 AM
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+1 on Majik and gracer7-rx7.

It's pointless, annoying and dangerous to have a rollcage if you are not wearing a helmet, but I'd say flat/satin black would look the best.

I personally like Takata green but only on a white or black or silver car.
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