Paint Job vs GT-4 Front End Options

[mkernz22]

I need everyone's opinion on this because I am in a stalemate with myself.
I want to get a paint job for my car cause I don't want it to be silver in the front and black in the back anymore.
The way it looks right now doesn't bother me, but I just want to make it look nice.
On the other hand, I want a GT-4 Hood and Bumper and it's either that I get it now and wait on the paint job or get it later and get the paint job now.
Also, I might get the fenders converted to the JDM style or just completely take the lights off them.
So it's either the GT-4 front end or a paint job.
Give me some opinions!

[NOVAKx17]

In my personal opinion i would go ahead and get the GT-4 front end now, that way you already
have it and you won't have to pay more for painting!
i mean look at it this way, you could get it painted now.. be happy with it for awhile, then start
to get bored with your exterior look the way it is, and then buy the GT-4 front end, and have to have it all painted the same color as your car once again! so its just my thought, but i'd go ahead and get the GT-4 front end now and save yourself some Moola

[HectortheRican]

I was about to say the exact same thing but Mike stole the words outta my mouth

[mgnt232]

haha stole my words too .... and even if its two toned, people will think something is done to it being a gt4 hood lol

[mkernz22]

well if i get the hood and bumper, this is how it would be laid out:

-The front bumper and the hood will be black (if I get the GT-4 front)
-The Fenders and doors will be silver
-The roof and the whole back will be black

I'd still rock it though haha

[RavenAegis45]

well if i get the hood and bumper, this is how it would be laid out:

-The front bumper and the hood will be black (if I get the GT-4 front)
-The Fenders and doors will be silver
-The roof and the whole back will be black

I'd still rock it though haha

Well you can always just get the parts and primer them so they all look one color, I mean primers cheap and a nice smooth spray (Especially in Black) looks nice so this way you wont be too bothered about differing colors, But I would say get the GT-4 front end again because u wont have to repaint the car again just to get the new parts to match. Just IMO

[diegohiga]

well if i get the hood and bumper, this is how it would be laid out:

-The front bumper and the hood will be black (if I get the GT-4 front)
-The Fenders and doors will be silver
-The roof and the whole back will be black

I'd still rock it though haha

get my gt4 white bumper for 390 shipped and you will have

-the font bumper white
-hood black
-The Fenders and doors will be silver
-The roof and the whole back will be black

I'd still rock it better haha

[jcbass7]

I would get the GT4 parts and then order a can or two of the factory paint color you have (black) form here:

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

and paint the parts that don't match. If you do it well and be careful with it, it can turn out pretty decent. Just spray some clear on it afterwards too. It will atleast get your car all the same color. I'm doing this with my GT4 front bumper that is now black, but is going on my red celi, atleast until I get the whole car sprayed.

[mkernz22]

Thanks for the link! that sounds like a great idea actually!
I'd rather just do the parts I need to spray right now, and as well as get the drivers side rear quarter panel cut out and a new one welded in because it's rusting out on the bottom and there is already an inch long hole

[jcbass7]

Thanks for the link! that sounds like a great idea actually!
I'd rather just do the parts I need to spray right now, and as well as get the drivers side rear quarter panel cut out and a new one welded in because it's rusting out on the bottom and there is already an inch long hole

yea ive got some rust behind the driver rear wheel that i need to attend to on my new hatch. not fun, but the price you pay for a new england car. Im located in Gloucester, good to see another Mass guy bouncing around this forum.

[cheela]

just order a half cut of a GT-four in black and then you'll have:

-black bumper
-black hood
-black JDM fenders
-silver doors
-back black
-3sgte BEAST!

I'd rock it back and forth! LOL

but yeah, definitely do the four conversion if you're already thinking about it. it means ur gonna do it.

[mkernz22]

woaahhhhhh, hold on one minuteeee lol
i have noooo money for an engine swap right now lmao
i'm doing the exterior first, then i'm doing an a2m swap
either during or after college will come the 3rd gen 3sgte!

with the fenders, i might just get them shaved clean. no lights at all
i feel that the side markers distract your eyes from the flow of the car and it's curves