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    Why do cars have to be shiny?

    Just a thought as to why cars have to have the ultimate gloss? what's wrong with flat painted cars? Anybody have pictures of flat painted E30's?
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    #2
    they have to be shiny because girls like shiny things

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      #3
      Because most people aren't happy with roller paint jobs.
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        #4
        Most people couldn't tell. I was thinking of re-painting the car a different color, but going flat this time.
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            #6
            Is this your car Eswift?

            If so, how easy is it to clean? dirt and grime come off easily?
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              #7
              Originally posted by FrankM E30 View Post
              Most people couldn't tell.
              Most people are morons. :loco:
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                #8
                Originally posted by 02stu View Post
                they have to be shiny because girls like shiny things
                Wut he said ^

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                  #9
                  Haha @ Jordan's comment.

                  I think flat black is pretty sweet on cars that are done right to pull it off, there isn't a certain make/model car it just has to look right. The above car would look good if it had a drop.

                  I was thinking about going flat black with the 335i after its done, I also am interested in how well it cleans up

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                    #10
                    No, not mine - just googled it.

                    scroll down a bit...http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread...ostid=26975873

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by E_Swift View Post
                      I'm sorry but e30's have too many angles, contours, and lines to make flat work. Even if that car had been dropped it just would not look right for that style of paint.
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                        #12
                        I think flat black cars are about as played out as MC Hammer pants.
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                          #13
                          I have a gallon of flat seafoam green waiting to go on my E30 once the new fiberglass is on.

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                            #14
                            Shiny cars give the impression that the car is well cared for. Flat cars give the impression that they're old and faded.

                            >> 1988 3.1 ITB E30 /// 2002 E46 M3 6MT / 2008 335xi 6MT / 1991 S38B36 E30 (sold)

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                              #15
                              Flat paint looks ok maybe good. NEVER great.
                              I don't think your mom appreciates the value of those modifications

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