I know this is an old thread but I am finally getting my van painted so I thought I would post about it here and keep things organized. I am pretty sure I am going for gold with some sort of metalflake. Either a stripe of heavy flake or the whole van in small flake. I am also kicking around a few completely different ideas. The painter is going on vacation for 3 weeks in the middle of the project so I have a little time to decide.
Here are some shots of the work so far. He started welding up the trim and emblem holes on the one side. I am shaving everything and going with the sport mirrors instead of the larger trailer ready ones. He is also going to glass in the front spoiler.
Here is a shot of the paint scheme I am leaning towards. The base coat is PT Cruiser Inca Gold.
I have been going back forth on filling in the side windows. The body guy told me today he is afraid to weld in patch panels because of warping issues. I have heard it is a tough job. I think I am cool with the keeping the windows but a little bummed not to have the option. I think I will polish the aluminum frames and tint the windows dark. That should be cool.
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