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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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Was at a car show where a guy painted a hood! It took him about 2 hours to paintbrush it only looking at the picture in the top left corner.

I forgot to ask what it would cost but I think it would be really cool on my XK!:-)
As I don't have the supercharger vents this would compensate a little!:-D


 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 03:51 PM
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Not my cuppa, but power to ya if that's what you'd like.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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I think a small version on the back might be cool - staring at the people left in the dust.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 04:45 PM
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I like it ! Maybe a little to much in your face, but what the heck, if you got it flaunt it.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 04:45 PM
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Inside the bonnet maybe?


I've driven in areas where people would spit on/vandalize such a thing.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 04:49 PM
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Could be worse

 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 06:11 PM
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OMG!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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Neat image, would look good hanging on the garage wall but not rolling down the road.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarJeffrey
Could be worse

I've heard of Hello Kitty, But on a Ferrari??? Damn!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JaguarJeffrey
Could be worse


or this...
 
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 11:56 PM
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large vnyl sticker on the rear window prehaps unsure about the bonnet reminds me of a 70s firebird yuk
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 09:12 AM
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Reminds me of the ME Car from Talladega Nights
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 09:18 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 10:39 AM
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Peter its a fantastic expression.
But it would be better if it was much darker.
As in no white paint, just black on black, so really subtle.
You would have to look on the hood to see it.
It would be great.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 11:03 AM
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One thing to keep in mind folks; the OP lives in Sweden, a place where they dont have negative associations. So in our s-hole countries, when we see a tattoo on someone the association is that of a ruffian or riff-raff. They see the tattoo or even art.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Queen and Country
One thing to keep in mind folks; the OP lives in Sweden, a place where they dont have negative associations. So in our s-hole countries, when we see a tattoo on someone the association is that of a ruffian or riff-raff. They see the tattoo or even art.
And he's not really asking for input but opinions are like A%%holes. Everybody has one, so I'll offer up mine. Not for me personally but if you do it, consider having it imprinted on vinyl and wrap the hood with it. That way you can remove it with ease and will not impact the value of the car.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
large vnyl sticker on the rear window prehaps unsure about the bonnet reminds me of a 70s firebird yuk
Hugely popular in Sweden. Because they are a clean slate and view other cultures with rose coloured glasses. Good thing.
Those Trans am cars now fetch $100k US
Trans Am Club of Sweden - Trans Am Club of Sweden
 
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Queen and Country
Peter its a fantastic expression.
But it would be better if it was much darker.
As in no white paint, just black on black, so really subtle.
You would have to look on the hood to see it.
It would be great.
I don't think I go thru with it but your suggestion is very good! I'll keep that in mind!:-)
 
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 11:11 AM
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Or this:

 
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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I wonder if it was painted very subtly, like they do with ghost flames, how that might look. It would not be so in-your-face. On the other hand, if that was painted on an XKR hood, and the pedestrian collision system came into effect and the hood sprung up, the pedestrian would think he was being attacked by a large, angry cat. Not sure which would do more damage - the collision, or the shock of having a 4-foot cat head springing up at him.
 
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