Sahkir Red Pearl

Please excuse the fugly wheel color. I really need to redo them plus one side is messed up from the drunk hit-n-run last month.

 

Great job w/ that color choice Tim, and nice turnaround from where your car was just a few weeks ago. That color really ties everything together in a superb way. Hats-off!

 

It looks GREAT Tim!!!! I can't wait to see it in person at the meet next month!!

 

Thanks guys! Hopefully I am able to maintain it and not eff it up, hahah.

 

I love that color. Is that a wrap or dip?

 

Haha this is proof that dipping looks like wrap (if not better), less $$ than wrap and it cost a lot less fortune.

It's dipped to sahkir red pearl over a black base.

 

You can definitely tell the difference between vinyl and dip, the dip has a very rough feel to it, vinyl is smooth as glass.. Looks like you did a good job though!

 

I know, I know... I was just kidding but in terms of overall looks, it is quite similar. (i think there are a few vinyl vs dip threads, haha)

 

That would look so smoking good if it had a clear coat on it. Kudos to you on a good dip job, but i just cant bring myself to doing a whole car in spite of how frakked my paint is.

 

Even for dip, I think it came out pretty good. I've seen some pretty crappy jobs using dip, but this is not one of them!


I agree with nogoer about the clear......I think it would add even more pop to the color.

 

I am a bit unaware. What will clear coat do on a dip job? Will it make it more shiny? Clear coat is so expensive

But it is actually protecting your OEM paint and saving you $$ in the long run from repaint or retouch. Is is not permanent and you can take it off whenever you please.

 

I thought they made a "clear" dip that was supposed to add a more glossy effect.

 

I believe it's called Halo EFX and Autoflex which has a glossier look and feel to it. They are a lot more expensive, too. I went for the matte finish.