Fuel cap- Paint it?

Bungle · 27th October 2006, 20:28

With any luck, my car is going in to get the repairs done to the front end week after next.

I am toying with the idea of asking them to paint the filler cap NHB to match my car. I don't know if they'll agree, and at what price, but I am into the idea right now.

The reason is I just don't like the siver effect plasticy feel to it. Doesn't really shout quality at me, more Halfords boy racer accessories.
I love the design and shape, so was thinking of getting it colour coded.

I just wanted to guage opinion on this before I go any further into this.

I know many of you will like the existing silver finsh, that is not the issue, just what will it look like colour coded?

karlak · 27th October 2006, 20:31

I am with you on this one. If it was an option on my NHB when delivered, I would have it painted. Go for it - get the plastic trim done at the same time ??? If they are 'mixing' the paint anyway, it might not be a huge amount extra.

Bungle · 27th October 2006, 20:34

Thought about getting the arches and stuff done, but when I saw the picture of the silver on in the gallery, I decided I did not like it. I also like the idea of them being easily replaced if one gets damaged. I think I will leave them as is.

I will call the body shop on monday and find out how much they want for it, it can't be that much, surely? I am guessing about £30, but won't be supprised if it nearer the ton!

I will let you guys know in case anyone is interested.

karlak · 27th October 2006, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Bungle

Thought about getting the arches and stuff done, but when I saw the picture of the silver on in the gallery, I decided I did not like it. I also like the idea of them being easily replaced if one gets damaged. I think I will leave them as is.

I will call the body shop on monday and find out how much they want for it, it can't be that much, surely? I am guessing about £30, but won't be supprised if it nearer the ton!

I will let you guys know in case anyone is interested.

You could volunteer to take it off for them, that should save them some hassle factor ?

Bungle · 27th October 2006, 20:38

I wouldn't have a clue! I'll just let them deal with it!

kujo · 27th October 2006, 20:56

When I first saw the Civic in the flesh, as it were, the fuel filler cap was something I took an instant dislike to. I just thought it looked so cheap and plasticky that it let the rest of the car down.
Now, though, I don't care how it looks - I just wish it would open!!

Bungle · 27th October 2006, 21:02

I just Paint Shop Pro'd one of Joora's photos (thanks Joora!) to see how it might look

original
fuelcapsilver.jpg

Black (kind of)
fuelcapblack.jpg

Edit: I am going crazy, i thought that pic was taken by Pottsy, but realised his is not NHB, then i realsed it was joora's photo. Sorry!

basegreen · 27th October 2006, 21:24

Looks ok to me

Topcat · 27th October 2006, 21:39

One of the reasons I prefered silver was because of that it stands out far too much, it looks much better colour coded on black, not sure about some of the other colours though!

Andrea · 27th October 2006, 21:43

i prefer it the way it is to be honest. i like the way it stands out. XX

Maldax · 27th October 2006, 22:54

I think there is a market for an Alloy replacement!

Gweneira · 27th October 2006, 23:20

An alloy replacement that actually opens when you want to refuel would be perfect

IWANTACIVIC · 27th October 2006, 23:35

Look smart

if it was a shiny sliver it would have looked better but matt silver looks so cheap , the black looks good all depands on the price.

Bungle · 30th October 2006, 16:33

Spoken to the bodyshop, and they have advised me against it as they don'y think the paint would adhere to the cap well, and would chip or flake off very easily.
He siad it would like nice, but not for long!

That's put an end to that then.

27th October 2006, 20:28	#1 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fuel cap- Paint it? With any luck, my car is going in to get the repairs done to the front end week after next. I am toying with the idea of asking them to paint the filler cap NHB to match my car. I don't know if they'll agree, and at what price, but I am into the idea right now. The reason is I just don't like the siver effect plasticy feel to it. Doesn't really shout quality at me, more Halfords boy racer accessories. I love the design and shape, so was thinking of getting it colour coded. I just wanted to guage opinion on this before I go any further into this. I know many of you will like the existing silver finsh, that is not the issue, just what will it look like colour coded?

27th October 2006, 21:02	#7 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I just Paint Shop Pro'd one of Joora's photos (thanks Joora!) to see how it might look original fuelcapsilver.jpg Black (kind of) fuelcapblack.jpg Edit: I am going crazy, i thought that pic was taken by Pottsy, but realised his is not NHB, then i realsed it was joora's photo. Sorry! Last edited by Bungle; 27th October 2006 at 21:46. Reason: stupidity

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27th October 2006, 20:31	#2 (permalink)
karlak Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2006 Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am with you on this one. If it was an option on my NHB when delivered, I would have it painted. Go for it - get the plastic trim done at the same time ??? If they are 'mixing' the paint anyway, it might not be a huge amount extra.

27th October 2006, 20:34	#3 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thought about getting the arches and stuff done, but when I saw the picture of the silver on in the gallery, I decided I did not like it. I also like the idea of them being easily replaced if one gets damaged. I think I will leave them as is. I will call the body shop on monday and find out how much they want for it, it can't be that much, surely? I am guessing about £30, but won't be supprised if it nearer the ton! I will let you guys know in case anyone is interested.

27th October 2006, 20:38	#5 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't have a clue! I'll just let them deal with it!

27th October 2006, 20:56	#6 (permalink)
kujo Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	When I first saw the Civic in the flesh, as it were, the fuel filler cap was something I took an instant dislike to. I just thought it looked so cheap and plasticky that it let the rest of the car down. Now, though, I don't care how it looks - I just wish it would open!!

27th October 2006, 21:24	#8 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,901 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks ok to me

27th October 2006, 21:39	#9 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,751 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	One of the reasons I prefered silver was because of that it stands out far too much, it looks much better colour coded on black, not sure about some of the other colours though!

27th October 2006, 21:43	#10 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i prefer it the way it is to be honest. i like the way it stands out. XX

27th October 2006, 22:54	#11 (permalink)
Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think there is a market for an Alloy replacement!

27th October 2006, 23:20	#12 (permalink)
Gweneira Happy civic owner Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th October 2006 Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	An alloy replacement that actually opens when you want to refuel would be perfect

27th October 2006, 23:35	#13 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Look smart if it was a shiny sliver it would have looked better but matt silver looks so cheap , the black looks good all depands on the price.

30th October 2006, 16:33	#14 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Spoken to the bodyshop, and they have advised me against it as they don'y think the paint would adhere to the cap well, and would chip or flake off very easily. He siad it would like nice, but not for long! That's put an end to that then.