New paint/color for my S2K

will williams · 10-11-2009, 10:52 PM

Well after over year of trying to make up my mind i have decided to do it. I am going to paint my silvertone s2k. The new color is going to be Imola Orange Pearl. The shop I choice will have the car for about a month and will set me back about several grand, but I have always wanted this color on a s2k sence I saw the color on one in 2003. Other items I plan on installing during this time out are Carbon fiber hood, Cosco roll bar, and new bumper cover. I will post a before and after photo shoot when it is complete.
Wish me luck.

JDMHonda · 10-11-2009, 10:53 PM

Good luck. Thats gonna be really unique.

RL1924 · 10-12-2009, 05:24 AM

Good luck man, Nothing is more fun than a color change.. I would love to do one too but it sure is $$$

Jim21680 · 10-12-2009, 07:16 AM

Yeah, that does sound cool. Luckily, I already have the coolest color available on any S2000...ever

I'm pretty sure Honda made it just for me.

However, another color I'd like to see is maybe a metallic dark red or maroon. Maybe some would call it "black cherry". That would look pretty nice on a Stewie I think. Nonetheless, the orange will be pretty 'bitchin!

Dr. Jimbo · 10-12-2009, 11:01 AM

Imola Orange is sweet.

gomarlins3 · 10-12-2009, 11:05 AM

Good luck. Are they pulling the engine as well?

RayYay · 10-12-2009, 12:09 PM

Cant wait to see the pics! Love that Imola Orange

jagg · 10-12-2009, 06:17 PM

I can't wait to see it..

I like the color.

RL1924 · 10-12-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim21680

Yeah, that does sound cool. Luckily, I already have the coolest color available on any S2000...ever

I'm pretty sure Honda made it just for me.

However, another color I'd like to see is maybe a metallic dark red or maroon. Maybe some would call it "black cherry". That would look pretty nice on a Stewie I think. Nonetheless, the orange will be pretty 'bitchin!

I agree I always thought a nice deep candy red would look pretty nice

will williams · 10-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Black cherry red found on the 50th aniv. vette was my 2nd choice. As far as pulling the engine yes they are the car will be stripped down pretty much down to nothing. I just hop there will be no unplanned extra pieces when they are finished.

Jim21680 · 10-12-2009, 09:01 PM

Awh, I can hear it now:

"Hey, where'd this thing come from?"
"I dunno...what the hecks it do?"
"I dunno. Ah, just toss it out; he probably won't even notice"

Hopefully that's just a joke - but nice job on getting it done "right". Looking forward to pics.

will williams · 10-12-2009, 09:35 PM

It has happened before, and trust me I will be looking out for it. I know doing this does make me very nervous. but what the hell nothing ventured nothing gained.

JDMzimbo · 10-12-2009, 10:27 PM

cant wait to see it!

lonestarbuzz · 10-13-2009, 08:52 AM

i like that you are doing it right. can't wait to see it.

mdjice · 10-13-2009, 01:13 PM

XenoGears · 10-13-2009, 01:17 PM

No! Go for Hot Pink color!

Jim21680 · 10-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Seriously...could Honda have made a better-looking car? God I love this thing

will williams · 11-10-2009, 08:03 PM

Ok here is an update. My car is in a thousand pcs., at lease it looks like it. However I did change color. The updated color is "atomic orange". It is the color found on the 2007/08 corvette. the reason i chose this color is that it is a base coat/ clear coat, not a pearl base three stage paint like the honda color. Which means that if i ever had to repaint the front end again it can be matched easily. This is the orig. reason reason i chose to repaint the car. I could not get a good match on the repaint of the front clip. I will post pics soon of the progress.

Jim21680 · 11-10-2009, 08:27 PM

Good thinking! So are you leaving the windshield frame black, or painting it orange as well?

I know it's just black tape, but it all depends on the driver's taste.

will williams · 11-10-2009, 08:43 PM

To be honest I didnt even think about that. I will go down tomorrow and see if the painter planed on doing it. I do know as of today the windshield is in place. I think that it the only thing still installed in the main body.

will williams · Today, 09:58 PM

Just an update. body has been completely disassembled. and they will start applying the color next week.

dwhale · Today, 10:13 PM

all this time without driving your beloved? wow!

i hope it turns out... i'm not really a fan of orange though. I went to Texas A&M so I'm partial to marooooooon, hahaha.

10-11-2009, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 119	New paint/color for my S2K Well after over year of trying to make up my mind i have decided to do it. I am going to paint my silvertone s2k. The new color is going to be Imola Orange Pearl. The shop I choice will have the car for about a month and will set me back about several grand, but I have always wanted this color on a s2k sence I saw the color on one in 2003. Other items I plan on installing during this time out are Carbon fiber hood, Cosco roll bar, and new bumper cover. I will post a before and after photo shoot when it is complete. Wish me luck. Last edited by will williams; 10-11-2009 at 10:55 PM. Reason: excuse the bad grammar

10-11-2009, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
JDMHonda RedAt8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 277	Good luck. Thats gonna be really unique. __________________

10-12-2009, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 365	Yeah, that does sound cool. Luckily, I already have the coolest color available on any S2000...ever I'm pretty sure Honda made it just for me. However, another color I'd like to see is maybe a metallic dark red or maroon. Maybe some would call it "black cherry". That would look pretty nice on a Stewie I think. Nonetheless, the orange will be pretty 'bitchin! __________________

10-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,532	Imola Orange is sweet. __________________

10-12-2009, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,292	Good luck. Are they pulling the engine as well? __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-12-2009, 05:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,039	Good luck man, Nothing is more fun than a color change.. I would love to do one too but it sure is $$$

10-12-2009, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
RayYay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 399	Cant wait to see the pics! Love that Imola Orange __________________ 2008 Honda s2000 GPW 1992 Acura Integra RS FW

10-12-2009, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	I can't wait to see it.. I like the color.

10-12-2009, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 119	Black cherry red found on the 50th aniv. vette was my 2nd choice. As far as pulling the engine yes they are the car will be stripped down pretty much down to nothing. I just hop there will be no unplanned extra pieces when they are finished.

10-12-2009, 09:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 365	Awh, I can hear it now: "Hey, where'd this thing come from?" "I dunno...what the hecks it do?" "I dunno. Ah, just toss it out; he probably won't even notice" Hopefully that's just a joke - but nice job on getting it done "right". Looking forward to pics. __________________

10-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 119	It has happened before, and trust me I will be looking out for it. I know doing this does make me very nervous. but what the hell nothing ventured nothing gained.

10-12-2009, 10:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
JDMzimbo s2k4life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 895	cant wait to see it! __________________

10-13-2009, 01:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
mdjice MusicMan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 80

10-13-2009, 01:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
XenoGears UROBOROS!!! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 141	No! Go for Hot Pink color! __________________ JDM= Just Don't Man. Things want done on my 02 Suzuka s2000: New top, Hardtop (with install kit), new radio, new speakers, and ap2 taillights. WTB: OEM/Mugen hardtop (pref. Suzuka Blue) + install kit. Let me know if you wanna sell. Mods done: LED's in license plate, trunk, and dome.

10-13-2009, 01:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 365	Seriously...could Honda have made a better-looking car? God I love this thing __________________

11-10-2009, 08:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 119	Ok here is an update. My car is in a thousand pcs., at lease it looks like it. However I did change color. The updated color is "atomic orange". It is the color found on the 2007/08 corvette. the reason i chose this color is that it is a base coat/ clear coat, not a pearl base three stage paint like the honda color. Which means that if i ever had to repaint the front end again it can be matched easily. This is the orig. reason reason i chose to repaint the car. I could not get a good match on the repaint of the front clip. I will post pics soon of the progress.

11-10-2009, 08:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 365	Good thinking! So are you leaving the windshield frame black, or painting it orange as well? I know it's just black tape, but it all depends on the driver's taste. __________________

11-10-2009, 08:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 119	To be honest I didnt even think about that. I will go down tomorrow and see if the painter planed on doing it. I do know as of today the windshield is in place. I think that it the only thing still installed in the main body.

Today, 09:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 119	Just an update. body has been completely disassembled. and they will start applying the color next week.

Today, 10:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
dwhale Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 57	all this time without driving your beloved? wow! i hope it turns out... i'm not really a fan of orange though. I went to Texas A&M so I'm partial to marooooooon, hahaha. __________________ Sophie -----------------^

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