Post by BoWman on Jun 21, 2015 15:25:21 GMT -6
2016 Dodge Viper Available in New Matte-Finish Paints
By Kelly Pleskot | June 20, 2015
"For 2016, the Dodge Viper will offer new matte-finish paint options, doubling the number of exterior colors available to consumers. Now, the Viper is available in more than 16,000 unique paint options, not to mention 48,000 different striping combinations."
Every Viper model – including GT, GTC, GTS, and ACR models – offer "GTS" stripes that run the length of the coupe. Also available are "SRT" stripes on SRT and GTC models. Along with these options, Viper customers can choose between satin chrome or satin black instrument panel badging and fuel filler door for an even more customized look. The near-endless color options are available thanks to a unique hand-painted process that each Viper receives before it reaches buyers. From start to finish, painting the Viper takes 145 to 160 man hours including prep work. Applying the paint itself is an 8-hour process, while stripes require 18 hours of work. Matte-finished Vipers must also be sanded twice, and then applied with a coat of clear paint.
Customers can build their very own virtual Viper using the customizer tool now. But the new matte paint options won't be available to view until the third quarter of this year. The new matte-paint is part of the "1 of 1" customization program available for the model. Thanks to the new matte paints, there are no less than 50 million different ways to configure a 2016 Dodge Viper. Orders for the new matte-finished Vipers will begin at Dodge dealerships in July.
Read more: wot.motortrend.com/1506_2016_dodge_viper_available_in_new_matte_finish_paints.html
I LOVE this. I remember years ago that Chrysler had a prototype with a polymer body (made from recycled plastic water and soft drink bottles, as I recall) that had no paint, at all. The 'paint' was mixed in with the plastic as the body was created and so an extra 'painting' step was unnecessary, and the body was ding and dent resistant to the extent that a baseball bat would bounce off. That's not what this Viper finish is, but I like the thought of a car which doesn't have clear coating and (therefore) does not show every little tiny scratch and scuff, so clearly.
By Kelly Pleskot | June 20, 2015
"For 2016, the Dodge Viper will offer new matte-finish paint options, doubling the number of exterior colors available to consumers. Now, the Viper is available in more than 16,000 unique paint options, not to mention 48,000 different striping combinations."
Every Viper model – including GT, GTC, GTS, and ACR models – offer "GTS" stripes that run the length of the coupe. Also available are "SRT" stripes on SRT and GTC models. Along with these options, Viper customers can choose between satin chrome or satin black instrument panel badging and fuel filler door for an even more customized look. The near-endless color options are available thanks to a unique hand-painted process that each Viper receives before it reaches buyers. From start to finish, painting the Viper takes 145 to 160 man hours including prep work. Applying the paint itself is an 8-hour process, while stripes require 18 hours of work. Matte-finished Vipers must also be sanded twice, and then applied with a coat of clear paint.
Customers can build their very own virtual Viper using the customizer tool now. But the new matte paint options won't be available to view until the third quarter of this year. The new matte-paint is part of the "1 of 1" customization program available for the model. Thanks to the new matte paints, there are no less than 50 million different ways to configure a 2016 Dodge Viper. Orders for the new matte-finished Vipers will begin at Dodge dealerships in July.
Read more: wot.motortrend.com/1506_2016_dodge_viper_available_in_new_matte_finish_paints.html
I LOVE this. I remember years ago that Chrysler had a prototype with a polymer body (made from recycled plastic water and soft drink bottles, as I recall) that had no paint, at all. The 'paint' was mixed in with the plastic as the body was created and so an extra 'painting' step was unnecessary, and the body was ding and dent resistant to the extent that a baseball bat would bounce off. That's not what this Viper finish is, but I like the thought of a car which doesn't have clear coating and (therefore) does not show every little tiny scratch and scuff, so clearly.