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chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 10:50
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whats everyones opinions on the chameleon style paint jobs,
i know it would be a major bitch to fix up a scratch or a busted pannel,
but that withstanding, does it look good or crap?
cheers chris
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:07
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I'm going to have to answer that with the most annoying answer of all....."it depends". Some flips look hideous, some look good and it depends on what car they are on too.
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:12
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Every time I see that paint on cars, it always looks orange 
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Canberra
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August 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:14
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yeah i figured that might be the answer from a lotta people.
the car is the newer style soarer, with 18" chromies, i havent seen the car YET, but it should be in at the import dealer in a week, so ill have to track down a digital camera for a day and take some piccies,
but yeah, from my impression it was the standard flip with like 4 colours, the whole green, blue, pink, and what ever else there is..
cant wait to check it out tho. 
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Canberra
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August 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:17
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yeah i see that aswell... i guess it would all depend on how the evenly the differant colours are applied,
there is an awesome VL turbo near my place that goes purple, blue then a deep red, and it looks really schmick! 
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Balranald
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May 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:45
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I saw a WRX in Canberra that went pure perfect white for ages then all of a sudden went woosh and turned blue. Looked great.
Also saw a Ser 4 RX7 in Brisbane with that too. How much would this be to paint my Soarer like that?
It's pearl isn;t it?
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane, Queensland
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January 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:47
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It would cost you quite a bit! Some of those chameleon paints are over $1000 a litre... plus you need an experienced painter to get a good finish. As for the pearl paints i thought that was just a clear type coat applied over the top?
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Canberra
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August 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:51
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lol cost would be LOTS!!!
if i get a couple of pics ill be sure to post them up here straight away,
the dealer wants 18,900 cash.... bit odd i thought, and pretty steep. i wasnt really looking to spend THAT much on the next car... but if i like what i see ill snap it up quick smart,
but yeah with the paint, wheels, retrimmed custom leather interior, big stereo. its worth a look... esspecially if its really CLEAN!! and for almost 19k, it would wanna bloody be clean! lol
does anyone know if these cars run an LSD??
i think it is the twin turbo model.
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane, Queensland
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:52
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Not sure if all models had them but the more upspec GTT ones did have an LSD?
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Canberra
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August 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 11:59
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awesome,
the new car has to run an LSD.. im spending enough money lol... and im not even 100% on the car yet...
but yeah this soarer is looking sweet, there is a JZA70 aero top floating around that im keen on 2!
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Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 12:05
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Just don't park the car in a car park because these days know one has any respect for other car's (eg trolleys,door dings) and it cost's alot to repair damage on chameleon paint jobs
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Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Mon, 08 March 2004 12:31
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The Chameleon jobs I dont like are the ones that go a nasty brown between Blue & Green, a real tirn off, I'd also rather spend the money on something else, but if you've got the $$$ then why not
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Balranald
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May 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Tue, 09 March 2004 06:51
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I got quoted $690 to paint and blend the rear panel on the Soarer once the back is fixed after the crash in the standard white pearl. I am starting to think about painting the entire car now if it doesn't cost the earth. What kinds of prices should I expect? Ball park? $2000.......$3000.....$4000....more?
I don't really need a show car quality job....just look nice and fresh. Am thinking about going a slightly different white. Maybe a different colour pearl. Is this a wise choice?
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Ballarat, Vic.
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September 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Tue, 09 March 2004 07:19
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depends on the car and the flips. As an example for some reason i love the GRLPWR chirade.
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Wollongong
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May 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Tue, 09 March 2004 08:32
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| alwaysRA23 wrote on Mon, 08 March 2004 22:51 |
does anyone know if these cars run an LSD??
i think it is the twin turbo model.
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Soarers had the option of LSD. It was never standard in any model, whether it was TT or not. I've got a non-LSD TT Soarer 
(not for long tho)
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Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Tue, 09 March 2004 09:34
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i recokon most of them are ugly
seen a few examples that work, but it depends on the car and the colour choice.
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Sydney, NSW
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Tue, 09 March 2004 09:45
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My new one is orange most of the time, red when it's shady and gold in direct sunlight... Also has glitter all through the paint...
Looks sweet...
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Yagoona Sydney
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December 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Wed, 10 March 2004 04:28
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Most of you are getting chamelion paint jobs mixed up with pearls.... chamelion paint is also defective in nsw like the annoying colors that go from dark blue to yellow. These have become defective because in a police chase they cant tell what color it is. I haven't made this up my mate got defected for his silvia because of the color.
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Location:
Potts Point, Sydney
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October 2003
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Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Wed, 10 March 2004 08:18
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there is a HQ and WB near me that have these paints and they are awesome
i also saw a VH wagon at a panelbeater near me, it was a basic red but when i walked past it i saw the "reflection" of the sun in the bonnet and the "reflection" are went a brilliant blue/purple
turns out he just out a SHIT load of blue tint in the clear coat, a basic chamealeon paint for fuck all cash.
yes there are some cars that it looks hideous on, like a flogged and raped ford courier near my work
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Balranald
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May 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Wed, 10 March 2004 10:59
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Yeah pearl is a lot more common than chameleon. Pearl is standard on lots of cars.
Mine is pearl white with silver I think and sparkles all over like glitter. Looks mad in the right light. I was wondering how much a respray in that would cost? Seei'ng I have to paint 1/2 the car now anyway after the crash i have been thinking paint the entire car. The side that isn't crashed just happened to be the side that has the most scratches 
Was thinking about going white with a different pearl though becasue the silver pearl looks a little dark when parked next to other white cars and in the shade.
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Location:
newcastle
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January 2004
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Thu, 11 March 2004 00:45
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hey there is an awesome flip flop painted soarer in newcastle NSW
no kit on it,just the paint and chromies,all i can say is AWESOME
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NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Thu, 11 March 2004 05:13
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Get like a white to blue.. now that would look nice
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Brisbane
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October 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Thu, 11 March 2004 10:10
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get a white with a bit of sparkle {metal flake} and a HEAVY blue/purple pearl, and maybe "ghost" some flames under neath the front
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Sydney
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May 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Thu, 11 March 2004 13:28
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| TryUrLuk wrote on Wed, 10 March 2004 15:28 |
Most of you are getting chamelion paint jobs mixed up with pearls.... chamelion paint is also defective in nsw like the annoying colors that go from dark blue to yellow. These have become defective because in a police chase they cant tell what color it is. I haven't made this up my mate got defected for his silvia because of the color.
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grr thsi so pisses me off
if the product/item is illegal for street use it shoudl not be for sale thru spare parts/suppliers etc yet only thru race aplicatiosn etc
is misleading to all but a few
grrrrrrrr
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Melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Thu, 11 March 2004 13:36
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| TryUrLuk wrote on Wed, 10 March 2004 15:28 |
Most of you are getting chamelion paint jobs mixed up with pearls.... chamelion paint is also defective in nsw like the annoying colors that go from dark blue to yellow. These have become defective because in a police chase they cant tell what color it is. I haven't made this up my mate got defected for his silvia because of the color.
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That's kinda stupid IMHO. The colour of your car being limited 'cuz it makes it harder for "The man" to keep us down. Pah. Does it make the car less safe? No. Does it cover the licence number? No. Does it shoot lazer beams into the heads of general passers by, killing them without mercy? No.
and 4DaDrift, I agree. If it's illegal the products should at least be sold in different sections, and marked "Not legal for street use" in big bold lettering.
Anyway, I think chameleons can look great! And I also think chameleons look SHIT! Depends on the job, car, and what specific chameleon colours. The Purple/Green mix that you see everywhere is really boring.
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Sydney
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June 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Fri, 12 March 2004 03:26
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White to blue looks better then the orangy/pruple
But top quality pearl white/blue looks the best.
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Ballarat, Vic.
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September 2002
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Fri, 12 March 2004 03:42
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I have a mix of 2 ppg yellows and a yellow pearl on my car looks awesome if i can say so myself. Also how can ya not say this looks hot for a chicks car (no pun intended  ) 
its like a bong, its legal to buy its what ya do with it that makes it illegle aparently.
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Fri, 12 March 2004 14:56
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imho if it's just same all over it looks.. interesting but boring.. once you've seen it once it loses it's effect..
theres a commonwhore and a Vitara!! near my place.. they both are boring now
what i think would look very snazzy and not grow old so quick would be white or black with red/orange/yellow flames that change with direction!!! kinda like the old hot rod style, but more dynamic mmmm but what if it really caught fire 
Cya, Stewart
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Location:
Balranald
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May 2002
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Re: chameleon paint jobs? good, bad or just plain ugly.
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Wed, 17 March 2004 08:26
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Well if Chamelian paint is illegal....are hippie cars painted in multi colours, bombs with lots of undercoat or the good old XD Falcons you see in the country with a brown door and a red bonnet illegal too?
Well they may be illegal in other ways and not the paint 
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Location:
adelaide
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April 2003
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Wed, 17 March 2004 21:43
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they always look brown to me, especially at night
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. You can find heaps of places that do it for about $1000-$1100/L in sydney.