New Paint job, Thoughts???
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New Paint job, Thoughts???
So i dont know if any of yall remember me saying that i had planned to two-tone my cobalt. At first it was gunna be orange on top but then i ended up doing this during my christmas vacation from HS... O BTW! it was free! 
The top is a custom black, the bottom half if ink slate metallic, and the stripe is ferrari silver.
kthxbai!
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well im trying to piece together the cobalt as much as a can at a time. The paint job took me like 5 school days because i took so much time to prep it. ha! im only in high school, geez! jk. But it is my senior year so i dont have tooo much time to do stuff. tint, i might get, i have some 17" OZs planned for it, and im probably gunna throw on a set of ksports.
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Not too bad at all, keep upgrading. Like everyone else stated, (if you have the money as I know being in highschool, money can be tight).
Lower the car (new springs)
New rims (or paint them {maybe paint the small spokes on the alloy rims black and leave the rest alloy kinda thing..})
The back, I would suggest removing the Chevrolet bowtie or moving it down so you don't see the circle crest on the trunk. And take off the cobalt lettering.
tint your windows 25< around except for the windshield
Texas Tint Law ;
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN TEXAS?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Texas, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
WindshieldNon-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side WindowsMust allow more than 25% of light in.
Back Side WindowsMust allow more than 25% of light in.
Rear WindowAny darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN TEXAS?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side WindowsMust not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side WindowsMust not be more than 25% reflective.
OTHER TEXAS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted ColorsThe tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
Side MirrorsDual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate RequirementsManufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified film.
Sticker RequirementsThe sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the drivers side window.
Medical ExemptionState allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
Read more: Windows Tint Law In Texas (Rule: how much, exemptions, legal) - Houston - (TX) - City-Data Forum
Consider buying a new spoiler -> 05 06 07 08 Chevy Cobalt Carbon Fiber SS Spoiler Wing - eBay (item 370491552476 end time Apr-08-11 17:14:28 PDT)
A new hood with a breather in it
and maybe a new exhaust and a cold intake
Other then that, looks awesome man.
Lower the car (new springs)
New rims (or paint them {maybe paint the small spokes on the alloy rims black and leave the rest alloy kinda thing..})
The back, I would suggest removing the Chevrolet bowtie or moving it down so you don't see the circle crest on the trunk. And take off the cobalt lettering.
tint your windows 25< around except for the windshield
Texas Tint Law ;
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN TEXAS?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Texas, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
WindshieldNon-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side WindowsMust allow more than 25% of light in.
Back Side WindowsMust allow more than 25% of light in.
Rear WindowAny darkness can be used.
HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN TEXAS?
Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting film contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
Front Side WindowsMust not be more than 25% reflective.
Back Side WindowsMust not be more than 25% reflective.
OTHER TEXAS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted ColorsThe tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
Side MirrorsDual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate RequirementsManufacturers of film need to certify the film they sell in the state. Ask your dealer if they are using ceritified film.
Sticker RequirementsThe sticker to identify legal tinting is required between the film & glass on the drivers side window.
Medical ExemptionState allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.
Read more: Windows Tint Law In Texas (Rule: how much, exemptions, legal) - Houston - (TX) - City-Data Forum
Consider buying a new spoiler -> 05 06 07 08 Chevy Cobalt Carbon Fiber SS Spoiler Wing - eBay (item 370491552476 end time Apr-08-11 17:14:28 PDT)
A new hood with a breather in it
and maybe a new exhaust and a cold intake
Other then that, looks awesome man.
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Thanks guys! All the comments really mean a lot.
And the only reason the painjob was free was because I did it myself after some punk at school keyed my car. I took his money and bought the materials so I cann do the paintjob and fix the key scratch.
And the only reason the painjob was free was because I did it myself after some punk at school keyed my car. I took his money and bought the materials so I cann do the paintjob and fix the key scratch.
