I plan to keep the side molding strip black, but I don't know about the lower trim/sideskirts/front lip. I think it might look good with those sections painted black also.
I'd like to see examples of all white Fieros compared to white ones that have the lower trim painted black (or some other color). I am sure this could be done with photoshop, but I don't know how.
BTW wheels will be red with black shadow. Interior is also red/black.
IMO, rocker panels painted black make the car appear to be sitting higher, as the black rockers blend in with the shadow under the car. On my red Formula, I painted the rocker panels silver. I think it looks great.
It's a more difficult choice with a white car, as silver rockers wouldn't have enough contrast with the body color. I solved that problem on my white Subie by leaving the rockers white, but applying a gold colored decal just above the rockers which matches the factory gold wheels.
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...the lower trim/sideskirts/front lip. I think it might look good with those sections painted black also.
I'd like to see examples of all white Fieros...
I think in both instances, Raydar's and 87GT3800SC5SPD's all white Fieros look much better than having the rocker panels painted black. No offence to longjonsilver.
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My 86 has the factory stock grey lower rockers. In my opinion, whatever color your Fiero is, it will look better painted all one color. (No separate trim color) So, just for reference here is the way most Fiero rockers came from the factory…. Kit
I solved that problem on my white Subie by leaving the rockers white, but applying a gold colored decal just above the rockers which matches the factory gold wheels.
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I like that look a lot, but the Suby does not have the side belt trim. I think if I leave that black then that will be enough. All the rest white.
...the Suby does not have the side belt trim. I think if I leave that black then that will be enough. All the rest white.
Like so? Trying this color scheme on a white Fiero with aero trim hadn't occurred to me. I can dig it! Leaving the rocker panels and the bottom aero trim white gets rid of the "raised" illusion that occurs when all the aero trim and especially the rockers are black.
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Like so? Trying this color scheme on a white Fiero with aero trim hadn't occurred to me. I can dig it! Leaving the rocker panels and the bottom aero trim white gets rid of the "raised" illusion that occurs when all the aero trim and especially the rockers are black.
If you'd like a blank canvas to experiment with, click Here and download it.
That is not what I meant, but that looks pretty damn cool.
I am not painter, but I figure even I can tape off some trim and spray it if I want to change the color.
I removed the rocker panels recently from my Formula in order to change them from black to silver. I used a foam roller to apply silver (aluminum) Rustoleum type paint on the rockers, and it came out pretty good. I painted the flange along the bottom black though, as I didn't want the irregular shape to stand out under the car.
...to re-attach the rockers. I just used galvanized bolts and washers. I dipped the washers and the heads of the bolts into black Rustoleum paint, and brushed anti-seize onto the bolt threads before putting it all back together. Even if it rusts a bit, if I ever take this apart again, it'll be easier than taking those factory rivets out.
As long as your having it painted white, here's an idea, talk your painter about adding a Pearl to the paint. Would add a pop to the white & shouldn't add much more to the cost.
As long as your having it painted white, here's an idea, talk your painter about adding a Pearl to the paint. Would add a pop to the white & shouldn't add much more to the cost.
I will look at all my options, but the favorite car I ever had was an Integra Type-R that was just plain "championship white". I'll probably go with something like that.
Leaving the rocker panels and the bottom aero trim white gets rid of the "raised" illusion that occurs when all the aero trim and especially the rockers are black.
