car got hit... :(

SNACKMAN · 11-09-2009, 10:44 PM

Hey guys, my RL was hit in the mean streets of Toronto!
needs new fender, door skins, much TLC, its Lakeshore Silver Metallic, but im thinking of having it repainted either the Nighthawk Black Pearl, Opulent Blue Pearl , or bmw carbon black..... what do you guys think????

any input is welcome

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DurgyNess · 11-09-2009, 10:59 PM

keep the car painted original color..just my 2 cents.

onebadna1nsx · 11-09-2009, 11:30 PM

+1... reg color. Sorry to hear about the accident.

SNACKMAN · 11-10-2009, 12:01 AM

do you guys suggest this because of resale value??? i am not too worried about that i always thought the RL looked better in black, i kinda like the blue and the black carbon bmw paint too....... hmmmmm

onebadna1nsx · 11-10-2009, 12:25 AM

Yup, I was going to say for resale value reasons.

Now what i'm going to say to you is this:
Are you going to a shop you are sure does excellent work? I know some cheap shops will paint the car a whole new color for you, and a few years later, it looks ugly as hell. Get a written guarantee against defects!

Of course, make sure they strip your car, pull the motor out, and paint everything. You don't want a silver engine bay with a black car

SNACKMAN · 11-10-2009, 1:08 AM

my friends shop, wicked work
lifetime warranty

lol
now for colors.... Nighthawk Black Pearl, Opulent Blue Pearl , or BMW Carbon Black.. or stock color lakeshore silver.... anyone know how to do a poll??

wcoy · 11-10-2009, 8:13 AM

Opulent Blue Pearl is amazing. Had Redondo Red Pearl and liked it but this is so much better. It's easy to have a black car how many people do you know have a Opulent Blue Pearl car though?

470hpGS400 · 11-10-2009, 11:36 AM

I would not recommend this because to do this the correct way would require an excessive amount of labor. Pull engine, trunk, etc. Now of course you could leave your engine bay the old color and not worry about the hood, trunk, sunroof, doors , etc but that would just bug me to no end. If I ever came across a car for sale that had a mismatched color I would run the other away as the first thing to pop to mind would be a major accident repair. True or not why bother if other example exist without a complete repaint. Just MO.

**neuronbob** · 11-10-2009, 12:45 PM

I'd paint it the same color unless you are never planning to trade it or sell it.

I'll add a poll for you, though!

Treblig · 11-10-2009, 3:30 PM

What color is your interior?

SNACKMAN · 11-10-2009, 5:18 PM

my interior is black....
trade/selling the car isnt really an issue for me, i plan to keep
the car.

SNACKMAN · 11-10-2009, 5:18 PM

thanks for added the poll bob

SNACKMAN · 11-10-2009, 5:42 PM

adding*

OLD_HATCH · 11-10-2009, 7:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onebadna1nsx

You don't want a silver engine bay with a black car

Actually that might look pretty neat. Kinda make the engine "pop"

Like others have mentioned though. The amount of work required to correctly do a color change is an absolute and not only that it will be EXPENSIVE.

I figure on a good job youd be looking at around 5 grand or so depending who you know etc.

Basicly everything would need to come off the car, like if it was back on the assembly lline. You can get away without removing drivetrain and suspension, but everything (including windows) would need to come off. (could probably leave the wiring harness though.

SNACKMAN · 11-10-2009, 10:19 PM

old hatch, i see what you are saying, however if you mask the car properly, you do not need to remove windows etc.....
engine bay i looked at and it is all covered, so i would be leaving that as is as well, trunk and doors will be painted inside out and so will the hood. besides resale value and the job being 100%, because my friend owns the shop and i have seen his beautiful work, so i am not worried about that, i just want to know what color people think the car will look best in...... and the only reason im contemplating this is because when i bought the car, i looked so hard for a black one, but couldn't find one

and i saw that bmw carbon black, and i love how its blue in the sunlight and black otherwise..... lol i guess i duno what im going to do, lets get the body work done and see from there.....

VOdoc · 11-10-2009, 11:49 PM

Sorry to hear of the collision.

I have NBP (black). Do NOT paint your car black!! Pain in the @#$. Would opt for the original color. If I could do it over, would have gone for carbon gray.

CDR A · 11-10-2009, 11:52 PM

I say you are looking for something new - go with the BMW carbon black! That will really stand out.

Paintballny · 11-11-2009, 1:55 AM

The blue with a black interior would look amazing. I say go for it!

SNACKMAN · 11-11-2009, 10:33 PM

hmmmmm
i duno im leaning towards the lakeshore silver metallic, save the money from the complete repaint and get a deck lid lip, new fog for the driver side, since mine is cracked due to a huge stone...
looking for a mugen kit, as the aspec kit doesnt really tickle my fancy, anyone know where i can find one for a good price???
possibly the aspec suspension, unless others have found better results with different suspension kits? any input is welcome

View Poll Results: What color should I paint my RL?
Lakeshore Silver Metallic (original color)	16	72.73%
Nighthawk Black Pearl	0	0%
Opulent Blue Pearl	4	18.18%
BMW Carbon Black	2	9.09%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2009, 11:30 PM	#3
onebadna1nsx この道は毛むくじゃらのマンコだらけ.. 2001 Acura RL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arcadia, CA Age: 20 Posts: 9,812	+1... reg color. Sorry to hear about the accident. __________________ 2001 Acura 3.5RL Indigo Blue Pearl/Tan Custom Exhaust Apexi Intake Custom Ksport 2004 Acura 3.5RL Nighthawk Black Pearl/Black 2009 Cayenne S Meteor Grey/Black

11-10-2009, 12:25 AM	#5
onebadna1nsx この道は毛むくじゃらのマンコだらけ.. 2001 Acura RL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arcadia, CA Age: 20 Posts: 9,812	Yup, I was going to say for resale value reasons. Now what i'm going to say to you is this: Are you going to a shop you are sure does excellent work? I know some cheap shops will paint the car a whole new color for you, and a few years later, it looks ugly as hell. Get a written guarantee against defects! Of course, make sure they strip your car, pull the motor out, and paint everything. You don't want a silver engine bay with a black car __________________ 2001 Acura 3.5RL Indigo Blue Pearl/Tan Custom Exhaust Apexi Intake Custom Ksport 2004 Acura 3.5RL Nighthawk Black Pearl/Black 2009 Cayenne S Meteor Grey/Black

11-10-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
470hpGS400 Registered Member Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So .California Posts: 667	I would not recommend this because to do this the correct way would require an excessive amount of labor. Pull engine, trunk, etc. Now of course you could leave your engine bay the old color and not worry about the hood, trunk, sunroof, doors , etc but that would just bug me to no end. If I ever came across a car for sale that had a mismatched color I would run the other away as the first thing to pop to mind would be a major accident repair. True or not why bother if other example exist without a complete repaint. Just MO. __________________ 2005 Acura RL/A-Spec /rear camera/underdrive pulley/throttle spacer/customer exhaust/misc AMG E55, 560hp, soon 600+hp/ 20" iForged/ CF diffuser/folding side mirrors/ 8piston OEM brakes GX470 with mods

11-10-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
neuronbob Mega Moderator 2002 Honda S2000 My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 11,177	I'd paint it the same color unless you are never planning to trade it or sell it. I'll add a poll for you, though! __________________ neuronbob ------------- 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, Radiant Silver/Ebony, "Silver Dragon" Retired: "Sleeping Beauty", 2006 RL, Celestial Silver/Taupe RL's CarDomain page--updated 2/15/09 2002 Honda S2000 Sebring Silver/Black (weekend fun) 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L Navi, Nimbus Grey Metallic (wife's ride)

11-09-2009, 10:59 PM	#2
DurgyNess Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 143	keep the car painted original color..just my 2 cents.

11-10-2009, 12:01 AM	#4
SNACKMAN Registered User 2005 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 54	do you guys suggest this because of resale value??? i am not too worried about that i always thought the RL looked better in black, i kinda like the blue and the black carbon bmw paint too....... hmmmmm

11-10-2009, 1:08 AM	#6
SNACKMAN Registered User 2005 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 54	my friends shop, wicked work lifetime warranty lol now for colors.... Nighthawk Black Pearl, Opulent Blue Pearl , or BMW Carbon Black.. or stock color lakeshore silver.... anyone know how to do a poll??

11-10-2009, 8:13 AM	#7
wcoy Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 28 Posts: 150	Opulent Blue Pearl is amazing. Had Redondo Red Pearl and liked it but this is so much better. It's easy to have a black car how many people do you know have a Opulent Blue Pearl car though?

11-10-2009, 3:30 PM	#10
Treblig Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,201	What color is your interior? __________________ 2006 RL/Premium White Pearl/Ebony/A-Spec Backup Camera Wood Steering Wheel Wood Shift Knob All Season Floor Mats Trunk Tray/Cargo Net(2) Formula One Pinnacle Ceramic Window Tint 19x8.5 RonJon Devotion 1pf Wheels (Brushed Centers) 245/40x19 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Tires Ultimate Aluminum Pedals Stainless Steel Brake Lines My Car

11-10-2009, 5:18 PM	#11
SNACKMAN Registered User 2005 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 54	my interior is black.... trade/selling the car isnt really an issue for me, i plan to keep the car.

11-10-2009, 5:42 PM	#13
SNACKMAN Registered User 2005 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 54	adding*

11-10-2009, 10:19 PM	#15
SNACKMAN Registered User 2005 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 54	old hatch, i see what you are saying, however if you mask the car properly, you do not need to remove windows etc..... engine bay i looked at and it is all covered, so i would be leaving that as is as well, trunk and doors will be painted inside out and so will the hood. besides resale value and the job being 100%, because my friend owns the shop and i have seen his beautiful work, so i am not worried about that, i just want to know what color people think the car will look best in...... and the only reason im contemplating this is because when i bought the car, i looked so hard for a black one, but couldn't find one and i saw that bmw carbon black, and i love how its blue in the sunlight and black otherwise..... lol i guess i duno what im going to do, lets get the body work done and see from there.....

11-10-2009, 11:52 PM	#17
CDR A Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alameda, CA Age: 42 Posts: 54	I say you are looking for something new - go with the BMW carbon black! That will really stand out. __________________ 2006 RL, Carbon Gray Pearl/Ebony 2003 Ford Explorer 1995 BMW R1100GS

11-11-2009, 1:55 AM	#18
Paintballny TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Age: 25 Posts: 154	The blue with a black interior would look amazing. I say go for it! __________________ 2007 TL in Alabaster Silver Metallic

11-11-2009, 10:33 PM	#19
SNACKMAN Registered User 2005 Acura RL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 54	hmmmmm i duno im leaning towards the lakeshore silver metallic, save the money from the complete repaint and get a deck lid lip, new fog for the driver side, since mine is cracked due to a huge stone... looking for a mugen kit, as the aspec kit doesnt really tickle my fancy, anyone know where i can find one for a good price??? possibly the aspec suspension, unless others have found better results with different suspension kits? any input is welcome