More than any other facet of a Corvette, its paint job expresses something about the personality of the person behind the wheel. Bumper stickers come and go as individuals and causes gain and lose popularity, but one thing that rarely changes about a Corvette is its overall look.
Once an owner settles on the right custom paint job and Corvette accessories, it becomes an extension of who they are – a personal expression as much as a mode of transportation.
This isn’t referring to simple, single-shade paint jobs. These are custom paint jobs, accessories that capture the essence of the driver, or other upgrades that are 100% personal. Here are a few of the most popular and what they say about you as a Corvette owner.
The Paint Job
There is nothing necessarily special about the paint used on a Corvette. But when combined with the sleek lines of a Corvette’s exterior as a canvas, a good paint job can be incredible – quite literally making people stop and stare as you drive by.
What exactly makes a good Corvette paint job, though? It really depends on your personality, but here are some popular options:
- The Classic Flame Job – Strips of yellow flames on red or black are about as iconic as the Corvette, and while they don’t always work on every model of car, they work exceptionally well on the fast and powerful Corvette.
- Racing Stripes – Corvettes are fast and fast cars have stripes – or so goes the logic behind the over-top racing stripes often used on classic Corvettes, a la Spy Hunter.
- Characterized – There are other options of course. From custom imaging of Spongebob Squarepants to sport-themed paint job of pin stripes or your team’s mascot, you can do just about anything with your car, but you can be sure it will get noticed.
How you paint your Corvette will depend on the message you want to send, but when properly done, you can be sure people will see and appreciate that message.
The Interior
Your Corvette’s interior is just as important a canvas, especially if you own a convertible. For this reason, it’s important that you choose accessories, interior trim and decorations that fit the outside theme.
From leather seats in the same color as the paint job you selected to dashboard mats, steering wheel covers and other upgrades, the interior of your Corvette can be just as expressive as the exterior.
Corvettes are beautiful, powerful vehicles, and perhaps it’s because they’re so mighty that some of their owners take the extra step to customize and personalize them so much.
Whatever the underlying reason behind these extensive modifications, the results are often breathtaking and beautiful, and one of the many reasons we continue to have such an obsession with the great American Corvette.
Would you like to see some examples? Custom Corvettes are a popular thread on many forums. Here are some examples:
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