[DeTomaso] New Pantera owner w/white Pantera

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/28/17 5:23:13 AM, wrschauer at sbcglobal.net writes:



I am a new Pantera owner, 5887, and first post on line.

Embarrassed to say, haven't even physically seen car yet. It is being 
worked on at Vehicle Performance Center in Phoenix AZ., Just updating to reliable 
original specs, etc. Car is white, which looks kind of bland to me. 
Thinking of some type of graphic update for exterior. Could also use copy of logo 
to convert to film for exterior application.

>>>How 'white' is your car?   That is, has your car been repainted 
improperly to eliminate all the black that was featured on all Panteras (apart from 
the GT5 and GT5-S cars)?

Originally, the rocker panels, front valance and lower portion of the rear 
valance were painted satin black--a VERY important stylistic feature that 
tricks the eye and makes the car look longer, and not as tall.   Some people 
make the mistake of repainting the whole car a solid color, which makes it 
look a foot shorter in length, and a foot taller in height.   The bland effect 
is even more pronounced on a white car.

If your car is missing those necessary accents, adding them is cheap and 
easy, and you might find yourself then satisfied.   If not, the next step 
might be to follow the European GTS paint scheme.  That color/graphics 
combination works especially well on a white car IMHO, and it's very easy to achieve. 
  In fact, you could even get away with wrapping the affected panels rather 
than painting them, enabling you to switch back if you later changed your 
mind?

See attached photo (and one more to follow…)

Cheers!

Mike
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   In a message dated 8/28/17 5:23:13 AM, wrschauer at sbcglobal.net writes:
   I am a new Pantera owner, 5887, and first post on line.
   Embarrassed to say, haven't even physically seen car yet. It is being
   worked on at Vehicle Performance Center in Phoenix AZ., Just updating
   to reliable original specs, etc. Car is white, which looks kind of
   bland to me. Thinking of some type of graphic update for exterior.
   Could also use copy of logo to convert to film for exterior
   application.
   >>>How 'white' is your car?  That is, has your car been repainted
   improperly to eliminate all the black that was featured on all Panteras
   (apart from the GT5 and GT5-S cars)?
   Originally, the rocker panels, front valance and lower portion of the
   rear valance were painted satin black--a VERY important stylistic
   feature that tricks the eye and makes the car look longer, and not as
   tall.  Some people make the mistake of repainting the whole car a solid
   color, which makes it look a foot shorter in length, and a foot taller
   in height.  The bland effect is even more pronounced on a white car.
   If your car is missing those necessary accents, adding them is cheap
   and easy, and you might find yourself then satisfied.  If not, the next
   step might be to follow the European GTS paint scheme. That
   color/graphics combination works especially well on a white car IMHO,
   and it's very easy to achieve.  In fact, you could even get away with
   wrapping the affected panels rather than painting them, enabling you to
   switch back if you later changed your mind?
   See attached photo (and one more to followa|)
   Cheers!
   Mike
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