Paint job process has begun

[flintknapper]

Thanks. I kinda don’t really like it, to be honest. Maybe it will grow on me.

I'm fine with the color, just need to break it up with contrasting bumpers and lower rocker panels. Great job. You have 'skills'.

 

[Clunky]

Saw this paint job out at the airport this morning and thought it might give you some ideas for trim (but I like what you've done as is):

 

[brando1]

 

[ERMB]

Unbelievable Job Kelly!!! It's been amazing seeing you accomplish this feat in such a short amount of time! Your going to knock people's socks off At HIH!! Have fun, and be safe!

 

[implayaz9]

Damm that looks pretty solid work

 

[KC100series]

Wow! That came out amazing Kelly! Impressive work in such a short time span!

 

[phatdragon]

That turned out great, nice work.

 

[CanadianRockyCruiser]

White grill needed... maybe wheels too.

 

[sparkymoto]

The outcome looks great to me! But since you're hesitant (probably because you're slightly and understandably delirious from staring at the blue too many hours straight), here's a quick mock of the bumpers and wheels in black/dark charcoal as some have mentioned. The side trim in a darker color seemed to break it up too much. For funzies, I added a mock with retro Toyota stripes

 

[Leandro]

The throwback stripes look really cool to me....

Anyway, you like or not, you did an excellent job. Chapeau

 

[Manhattan]

Sparky, you're a PhotoShop master. Request:
1. Kelly's current wheels with the black/gray bumper
2. Same as above, but with gray body side molding

 

[Alibaster]

Throwback 100%.

 

[flintknapper]

The outcome looks great to me! But since you're hesitant (probably because you're slightly and understandably delirious from staring at the blue too many hours straight), here's a quick mock of the bumpers and wheels in black/dark charcoal as some have mentioned. The side trim in a darker color seemed to break it up too much. For funzies, I added a mock with retro Toyota stripes View attachment 2039322

Yep, the contrasting bumpers makes the blue 'pop' and gives balance to the theme.

Door handles in black and lower rocker panels would round things out IMO, but its a darn fine paint job.

 

[flintknapper]

Saw this paint job out at the airport this morning and thought it might give you some ideas for trim (but I like what you've done as is):

View attachment 2039215

Anytime you have a lot of one color...it can be a good idea to add some accent to it, doesn't matter the color.

Hah, my Wife doesn't want her picture taken here, women..........!

 

[KTP]

The outcome looks great to me! But since you're hesitant (probably because you're slightly and understandably delirious from staring at the blue too many hours straight), here's a quick mock of the bumpers and wheels in black/dark charcoal as some have mentioned. The side trim in a darker color seemed to break it up too much. For funzies, I added a mock with retro Toyota stripes View attachment 2039322

Do It!

 

[kelly saad]

Made it to HIH! Paint didn't fly off

 

[kelly saad]

That throw back is so cool! Probably right about the bumper but I will keep my trim blue

 

[kelly saad]

Do It!

If you would have drove to Flagstaff and got in my car you could have been here too!

 

[kelly saad]

The outcome looks great to me! But since you're hesitant (probably because you're slightly and understandably delirious from staring at the blue too many hours straight), here's a quick mock of the bumpers and wheels in black/dark charcoal as some have mentioned. The side trim in a darker color seemed to break it up too much. For funzies, I added a mock with retro Toyota stripes View attachment 2039322

Agree with the black wheels and rack. My rack and wheels were already gray, so I wasn't going to tackle that right now. I think it looks pretty good as is, but the black bumper does look better. I absolutely despise gray body trim though. We will see how it looks covered in mud tomorrow! Also, from my experience,new paint looks kinda crazy for a few days, then it calms down and isn't so vibrant. I must admit, I want to do that throwback scheme.

 

[kelly saad]

Thanks everyone for your supportive comments and complements. I very much appreciate it. This was a fun thread and I was happy to share it with you all.