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DIY Car Mods Series — Plasti-Dip Your Chrome or Painted Grille Matte Black

March 23, 2019, 5 pmApril 3, 2014, 11 am by Tom Burkart

Part Six of a new ‘DIY Car Mods’ series. Definitely some really trashy stuff included in this series of articles. But what is the best/worst part of modifying your own car? No matter the price of the upgraded parts — you have zero guarantee they will perform as promised, or even fit. So please take all these with a hefty dose of salt. Ideally, these are just ideas based on what has “stuck” on my car’s cosmetic refresh list over the years. Many, many even trashier upgrades have been installed and later removed from deep shaming by car-guy pals. And …

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Amelia Island Time Capsules — Porsche 356A “Outlaw” Is Stunning in Flat Black

February 17, 2019, 8 pmMarch 15, 2014, 10 am by Tom Burkart

Yes, Matte Black’s moment may have come and gone. But there is some authenticity to this car’s finish — which recalls the original industrial paint finishes of the 1950s. Just called Flat Black in those days, we presume. One thing is for sure: this car would be a bit toasty in the summer-time.

2014 SRT Viper Brings Hot New Styles and Three New Colors

February 17, 2019, 9 pmDecember 1, 2013, 1 pm by Tom Burkart

The Viper brings a series of updates for 2014, headlined by the new GTS Anodized Carbon at the top of the podium – and price sheets. With only 50 copies made, each ‘xanodized’ edition comes with its own numbered plaque and a custom interior, as well as the tasty matte paint finish. These options are a shortcut to buying the most exclusive, loaded Viper available. This is handy – because the SRT team will make your Viper in any of seven million different custom styles! By volume, the Viper must be the most customizable model in the whole company. The …

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