Matte black minors?

Post by **patricklambert** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:29 am

Hello im new to minors i like the old hot rod look and wondered it matte black is a popular choice? Id like to see some pictures of matte black minors with white wall tyres so i can get an idea thanks to anyone who can help!

Post by **tortron** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:47 am

heres mine in satin black

matte black primer with guide coat

and in matte black

the matte black is etch primer
trick to keeping it clean (as you cant go rubbing it as it will gloss up) is to use pledge cleaner on it (get greasy finger prints off)
Tho these days you can get matte black topcoats.

The satin is john deere paint - not blitz black (which is what alot of hot rodders use) but med gloss black which is one step higher gloss wise. Very cheap and easy to use, i paid about $80 (NZD) for 4 L. It is an enamel paint, I added some hardener to the mix and after about a week and a half it was rock solid

Post by **morrisman1** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:00 am

tortron i reckon that looks mint in its own right, certainly not concours material but you dont often see a morry done up like that. What are the white markings in the second, third and forth photos??

Post by **tortron** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:16 am

Thats a grey primer guide coat. Before i started doing the final bodywork/sanding
So these pics are actually in reverse order

Post by **patricklambert** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:02 am

What a stunning car! Im definatly going to do this to my one i love the red wheels with whitewalls looks like a hotrod! Thanks for the pictures and info

Post by **ratrodmog** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:22 pm

Here is mine

Post by **hotrodder13** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:03 pm

ratrodmog looks ace can i have a pik of the side cause i want a look at them wheels.

Post by **ratrodmog** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:09 pm

You can indeed<br>

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fronts are 13x5.5 worlfrace slot mags
rears are 14x8 cobra super slots, both in minor pcd.

Post by **hotrodder13** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:14 pm

very nice. i got a set 14x6 cobra superslots minor pcd got to polish them before i put them on. i have one problem on the front they stick out about an inch. think its wrong offset. what are yours like with the wings

Post by **GAS** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:18 pm

Superslots rule

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Post by **ratrodmog** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:50 pm

the fronts are flush with the edges of the wings but the backs stick out almost 2 inches each side. went through the mot with them on though.

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:38 pm

The police may take a different view if they are in the mood.
I believe the MOT covers safety related things while the police enforce the construction and use laws.

Post by **ratrodmog** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:46 pm

The funny thing is, is that the poice have pulled me over before but haven't said anything other than 'nice car'

Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:48 pm

tyres sticking out of the side are a safety issue if a pedestrian hits the side of your car they are meant to "bounce off".. but if they hit the tyre they are going to be dragged under.. at least that was way it was explained to me..

having said all that my front tyres stick out slightly on my moggy but it has gone through the MOT with them once with me and i do not think the previous owners changed them in the several years they owned it.