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Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! #1443792
19/08/2013 22:34
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Now that's a brave choice, but I like it - Link

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443805
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That's stunning.


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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443817
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Bloody hell, someone has been driving around with standard headlights for since 1996. They must have eyes like an owl!

Looks nice, I like it.

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443821
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Nice colour shame it needs paint work already


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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443828
20/08/2013 06:33
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That is very nice, makes me even more keen on plastidiping mine.


Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443834
20/08/2013 07:32
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"WHILE SOME TOOL WAS LEFT ON ENGINE"
I think this should read "When some tool left something on the engine and shut the bonnet" laugh

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443835
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Hmm not bad - but I'd be lost not being able to polish!

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443838
20/08/2013 08:29
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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443839
20/08/2013 08:31
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I'm sure some mention of belts etc would be nice for 4k! I know it's low mileage and looks stunning but....

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443871
20/08/2013 12:00
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not really a fan of the matt look!
however it does look nice and unique.
now a coupe with tvr style colour change paint could be truly awesome!

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443877
20/08/2013 12:25
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It does show off the unique lines on the Coupe

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443889
20/08/2013 13:24
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Originally Posted By: iwantcandy

now a coupe with tvr style colour change paint could be truly awesome!


Personally I think it looks crap on a TVR, but as with everything each to their own! smile


"RK's way seems the most sensible to me". ali_hire 16 Dec 2010
Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443892
20/08/2013 13:45
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my thoughts are the paints expensive and would in the right colour suit the coupes unique appeal this new direction of matt look makes cars look cheap and unfinished imo!
or crap as you say!

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443893
20/08/2013 13:48
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Oh dear...............

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443911
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Originally Posted By: iwantcandy
my thoughts are the paints expensive and would in the right colour suit the coupes unique appeal this new direction of matt look makes cars look cheap and unfinished imo!
or crap as you say!


Didn't the Rover 200 have similar paint? I'm not a fan of matt paint either, so not arguing with your comment on this colour!


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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443915
20/08/2013 15:23
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i like it and have just seen a mk1 focus rs in the same colour thumb

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443922
20/08/2013 15:48
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I think it is amazing! But agree with muzzie 4k is a lot for no mention of belts and other big jobs,but I would like this one!

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443925
20/08/2013 15:51
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I like it to look at. But it's not for me smile

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443928
20/08/2013 16:07
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It joins the ranks of other chavved up old mattmobils, lower it an inch from the road and the look will be complete.


Horsing around's a serious business.
Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: jasgol] #1443931
20/08/2013 16:41
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Originally Posted By: jasgol
It joins the ranks of other chavved up old mattmobils, lower it an inch from the road and the look will be complete.


Eh? It looks standard save the bumper, but then there are loads of this style on The forum.

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443957
20/08/2013 18:45
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It looks very subtle to me. The striped one elsewhere is what i would describe as chavved up. All just a matter of personal opinion though, i've spent a great deal of time returning mine to its completely standard frog on a skateboard look.


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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443971
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So many chavs down here in matt shitters, guilty by association IMCO (in my correct opinion)
I view it now as a classic, (not a future classic) and should therefore be treated that way, ie. with respect.

Last edited by jasgol; 20/08/2013 19:24. Reason: ps. yea I know, each to their own.

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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443973
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Very local to me but never seen it about. Not sure about the matte paint but nice to see one that's been cared for nonetheless.

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1443975
20/08/2013 19:50
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Vinci Grey Fiat Coupe owners: get that Lambo look by cleaning your car with a brillo pad



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Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: jasgol] #1443990
20/08/2013 21:22
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Originally Posted By: jasgol
So many chavs down here in matt shitters, guilty by association IMCO (in my correct opinion)
I view it now as a classic, (not a future classic) and should therefore be treated that way, ie. with respect.


Your going to hate mine when it's finished hehe
I really think people have a lot of misconceptions of people who modify there cars, chav is police slang for council housed and violent and simply does not apply to most car modifiers.
It's a tradition that's as old as the hills, people don't turn there noses up at a beautiful '50s hot rod but back in the day i'm sure there were some people who just didn't get it and thought they were all ugly and anyone who drove one was a hooligan.
These cars are not sacred, they are mass produced and will never be exactly as everyone would have designed it themselves. I'm all for preserving pristine low millage examples for future generations but if you think it looks better with carlos fandango wheels and an ironing board on the back then do it, it's your car! wink


Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: pinin_prestatyn] #1444000
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Originally Posted By: pinin_prestatyn
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Vinci Grey Fiat Coupe owners: get that Lambo look by cleaning your car with a brillo pad


LOL, I think I'll stick to my micro fibre cloth wink

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1444007
20/08/2013 23:40
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Originally Posted By: Big_Muzzie
Originally Posted By: jasgol
It joins the ranks of other chavved up old mattmobils, lower it an inch from the road and the look will be complete.


Eh? It looks standard save the bumper, but then there are loads of this style on The forum.



The front bumper, grill and rear bumper lip are all Zender cool

The wings are aftermarket vented ones.

I think it's tastefully modified (like mine laugh ) and looks very nice cool

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1444011
21/08/2013 00:43
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agreed theresa! stylings spot on just it looks like its in primer &
my brain doesnt compute this as a finished look!!
must be getting old!

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1444019
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Jimbob13..... Frog on a skateboard look??? That's funny.... Made me laugh smile
James5....... Well said..... Each to their own. smile

Re: Mmmmm, matt Vinci grey! [Re: ] #1444025
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It will no doubt surprise people to know...

that *I* actually quite like it.

Not sure I'd do mine like that, but that's well done and reasonably subtle... though, somehow it looks, er, polished! Could just be the light/photography, I suppose, but polished matt?


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