chromecarz00 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hey allNeed some help deciding on what to do for accent colors for calipers and engine bay/intake and maybe side mirrors. I like white, because it matches, but I want something more aggressive/custom overall because when put in the engine it just looks really bland. Also trying to keep it classy so yeah.The car:PS the car has been cleaned since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 any more takers por favor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelflage Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 white and carbon fiber is always nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 white and black ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbreakpb Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Brake calipers HAVE to be redimo... But white- blue or white- red always looksgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 QUOTE (outbreakpb @ Apr 21 2009, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Brake calipers HAVE to be redimo... But white- blue or white- red always looksgoodthese are the only painted calipers id ever want. that orange is so sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarePolice Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 YES, A FRICKIN' VOLVO. I LOVE YOU.To be quite honest, I think red is probably your best bet. It's a bit of a universal color on most cars. It looks sporty without clashing terribly like I think other colors might and seems to go well with aftermarket parts like bodykits (which I kinda sorta hope you don't plan on adding unless it's the factory one >_<), rims, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 You should get rid of the chrome around the front grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcbayern Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Only vampires drive volvo's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annual Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 none, don't paint your calipers or engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 QUOTE (annual @ Apr 22 2009, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>none, don't paint your calipers or engine.Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscani Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 QUOTE (annual @ Apr 22 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>none, don't paint your calipers or engine.hater =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColibriDon Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I voted red but I've always been a fan of matte black or semi-gloss black matched to white or glossy black. It's a great muscle look but I don't think the volvo qualifies. Go with a high gloss red for the calipers and intake on the engine (the filter only, you can get these in red like a CAI filter or something--mine is blue), chrome accents are always great looking on headers, turbo's, intake pipes, etc. Chrome works really well with engine bays. For the side mirrors, carbon fiber mirrors are great looking on BMW's and other Euros so I would look at that. Maybe just a simple glossy black would work. Stay away from a loud a flashy color on the mirrors. For this car I would try to hold a very simple, elegant look on the outside. On a side note (probably more than you wanted haha) smoke those headlights! Hell, black them out, same with the taillights. It doesn't impact the light they give off at night and they look so badass during the day. I can't tell if your windows are tinted but if they aren't, drop on 15s all around--excluding the windshield. Good luck! With a white car, you can make it look so sexy with just a few touches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeee07 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Ehh. I'd leave it stock colored except for the windows, which need tint if they don't have it. Don't get anything lighter than 5%. Trust me, you won't regret it. Every time I get in my friend's car with 15% I'm so glad I got 5%. Even at night. Then lower it maybe and get a sound system and you're done. No need to paint shit on a volvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsomint Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 IMO all you need is some classy looking rims. Nothing too radical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thought I might update you all on what I did.Went for silver, it got messed up cuz the paint reacted with the primer.Got sick of it, went for red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 QUOTE (chromecarz00 @ May 27 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thought I might update you all on what I did.Went for silver, it got messed up cuz the paint reacted with the primer.Got sick of it, went for red.ok im gonna be the dick but that looks HORRIBLE!!!! paint it back ASAP! by red people meant red calipers which would look ok, but red mirrors....on a white car....WHY?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjacksm Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (cotsi95 @ May 28 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (chromecarz00 @ May 27 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thought I might update you all on what I did.Went for silver, it got messed up cuz the paint reacted with the primer.Got sick of it, went for red.ok im gonna be the dick but that looks HORRIBLE!!!! paint it back ASAP! by red people meant red calipers which would look ok, but red mirrors....on a white car....WHY?! Yeah that does look really bad im sorry.... keep the paint on the car the same Edited May 28, 2009 by newjacksm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_steve Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) White calipers will look horrible unless you clean them almost daily. I'd go with a metallic grey for calipers and possibly the engine....or an Antracite finish. edit: also do something about that stock front grille.....chrome honeycomb or diamond mesh done properly will look fantastic on that car. Edited May 28, 2009 by mustang_steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 ok paint those side mirrors black, paint your calipers black because well they are stock and would look really ricer in red or any other color for that matter. want to spice up the ride try a pair of rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscani Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 mixing any color except black with white is difficult, cause it stands out way too much and can be overdone causing a very ricey imagine very very easily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 QUOTE (Tuscani @ May 29 2009, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>mixing any color except black with white is difficult, cause it stands out way too much and can be overdone causing a very ricey imagine very very easily...agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscani Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) ok I can see the pic now that im at home and that look ghey as a mofo... PAINT IT BLACK! or leave it WHITE! get rid of that red NOW! that is horrible I hope that you dont think that looks good. and get that whip some new shoes.and example of black accents...with a touch of blue. I know its sex... Edited May 29, 2009 by Tuscani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscani Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 a couple more black accents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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