Painting my HHR

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07-08-2011 | 01:57 AM

#21

biglefthhr

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From: California

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Originally Posted by HipHotRod

I so agree and I looked into having my Marauder done like that. From what I was told suedes and flats are actually harder to keep up. Do you clear over the suede? Ive seen the flat with an electric orange graphic and striping that was fanfuggintastic. Im a huge fan of this but not rat rod rattle can - needs to be done tight.

I washed it yesterday and here is the skinny. you for sure need to wash it quicker than a regular paint job, it dries faster and leaves spots if you let it dry. After it was dry I had no issues at all its actually not that different. The shop I had it done at agreed with me that hot rod black by sem is the best and only flat/suede black to use. You can do a flat clear over it but I dont see the need, also it does not scratch. I went by the shop to talk to the owner about washing it and he wiped it with a dry cloth while dirty to show me it dosent scratch (I almost freaked out) but it did not leave a mark. He told me to just wash it and then spray detail it and done, it worked perfectly. He also said I can wax it but wait a month to do so because of how thick they spray it on. I love it and get constant thumbs up

07-08-2011 | 02:00 AM

#22

mitzkity

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From: Anaheim, CA

It's amazing! I never saw anything like this on an HHR, I bet you have an original there!! Hope I get to see it in person some day - excellent job!

07-08-2011 | 04:49 AM

#23

JT's HHR

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From: Lancaster, CA.

Looks great! Thats exactly what I want for mine when I can afford to have the car redone. (my current dragon design it shot)

07-08-2011 | 07:18 AM

#24

HillsdaleHHR

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From: Hillsdale, Michigan

Looks good. Reminds me of another member here that did the murdered look: baldycmw:

07-08-2011 | 02:12 PM

#25

biglefthhr

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Originally Posted by HillsdaleHHR

Looks good. Reminds me of another member here that did the murdered look: baldycmw:

Awwwwww I'm not the only one. Oh well Haha

07-08-2011 | 02:37 PM

#26

Andy2.0

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From: York PA, and Clarkesville TN

KUDOs!

Looks really good! A little paint (or a cars worth) can make a huge difference in the attitude of your car!

07-24-2011 | 09:13 PM

#27

Hotrodbob

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From: So.Cal.

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Originally Posted by biglefthhr

I just wanted to say hello to everyone I know its been a while. I get my car back on Friday, its getting painted (custom). I will post pics when I get it back and no, I am not saying whats being done. You will have to wait and see! Talk to you guys soon!!!!! J Linglong HAHA!

Suede is cool!