***The Grey Supras Thread***
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Drake, what color is that? Maybe it's just the pics, but it doesn't quite look like the stock metallic grey...
It IS.... and it isn't. Exactly....
The bumpers are actually faded badly which tends to throw people off on the rest of the color. The paint used in the louvers is actually NAPA based with the true matching color code of the Supra for that year, BUT there is a large amount of METAL FLAKE in it (for some unknown reason it was the only was to get that particular color...). The metal flake also throws off the look of the color depending on how the light hits it, making it look either brighter or darker from the rest of the car.
Of course, as nice as that paint looks, I forsee doing the entire car that gunmetal color with the flakes in it. Its really sweet up close and personal.
And as far as rear louvers are concerned, yes they WOULD look good, but they are exceptionally heavy on the glass. That's why a good sunvisor would set those off perfectly and not be so weighty.
The bumpers are actually faded badly which tends to throw people off on the rest of the color. The paint used in the louvers is actually NAPA based with the true matching color code of the Supra for that year, BUT there is a large amount of METAL FLAKE in it (for some unknown reason it was the only was to get that particular color...). The metal flake also throws off the look of the color depending on how the light hits it, making it look either brighter or darker from the rest of the car.
Of course, as nice as that paint looks, I forsee doing the entire car that gunmetal color with the flakes in it. Its really sweet up close and personal.
And as far as rear louvers are concerned, yes they WOULD look good, but they are exceptionally heavy on the glass. That's why a good sunvisor would set those off perfectly and not be so weighty.
I just found a pic of rear AND side louvers from another member's Supra...
Don't think white is a good color for them though... I would've kept them black.
Don't think white is a good color for them though... I would've kept them black.
Wow, I didn't think any one actually did that...Looks pretty good, like you said though, they should be black.
On the other hand though, I feel like if yours were color matched, it would still look awesome.
On the other hand though, I feel like if yours were color matched, it would still look awesome.
Ive never seen window flares (If that's the actual name of them) on the MKIII but i must say not a fan of them especially on the white car... Looks like roof schingles gone wrong
ugh, makes the car look really 1980s. Some might say that's appropriate given that the A70 was released in 1986, however I love the shape because it's timeless.
They look much better in black with the sunvisor though. Here are some pics of a Euro guy that had them on his (think his name was "Ozzsupra" or something like that...). It's where I got the idea to get them....
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In general, I think side louvers are cool, I just can't warm up them on our cars... But to each his own.
Just an update for my 88 Grey MKIII
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I have been considering that as my next step when I change the hood. But I think I want to upgrade the intercooler first.