I've been searching but can't find pics of S13's with the rear center panel painted. I'm getting my car painted soon and wasn't sure if I should do it or not. BTW I have the plain non kouki taillights. Post pics please.

 

I would paint it if you are going for the pure show quality finish, if not, I wouldn't...

 

??? SHow quality??

 

If his goal is to win trophies at car shows, then yes, paint interior pieces, if not, then do not paint anything.

 

The rear center panel...the piece between the tail lights??

 

No no no. I'm talking about the rear taillight garnish

 

..i think thats wut glad is talking about

 

Yeah painting that thing is ugly...

 

really u think so? I always see alot of 180SX's with a color coded panel and it looks phat. I'm either painting my car black or a dark purple, I think with black it'll be hot.

 

do what the heart says....... my heart says to purple though just a little fyi

 

paint it the same color as the car and it'll be sick!!!!! i have already seen one fastback with the center painted and it looks very nice.

 

I can see doing it to be a little different...and it don't look too bad...but BigBird is making it sound as if it is a MUST if you're gonna SHOW the car. I think THAT would be the WRONG move. I think he must have misunderstood just what was being painted.

 

i say either or...i raced a guy on the freeway today with his panel painted...looked good while i was passing him...

then i passed him

and he saw my center garnish

 

I'll bet yours looked better.



...not that I'm all that impressed with your behind, but....

 

yep...because my car is faster..( yeah right, i stillhave factory spec speed limiter) but i drive harder

and my garnish is regular....