[ZEN Elements]

I have been wanting to do a white one for a while...
I own a small business that restores lightly damaged Elements... this is number 101
The color is a 2005 Honda CRV color.. taffeta white, done in single stage... I like single stage paint for solid colors (I like the look better)

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Doral

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Let me know what you think...
Scott

 

[Maxey]

Looks great. That's about as much contrast between black and white as you can have with the white paint and large black panels. The gray wheels are a nice touch too.

 

[te1966]

I have been wanting to do a white one for a while...
I own a small business that restores lightly damaged Elements... this is number 101
The color is a 2005 Honda CRV color.. taffeta white, done in single stage... I like single stage paint for solid colors (I like the look better)

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Doral

zen-motors.com

Let me know what you think...
Scott

Nice! Has a very clean look to it. It's different in a good way!

My son has a 2004 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor. (Former Sebastian FL Police car.)

Made me think your white Element could be mistaken as a former Police vehicle too! : - )

 

[Elementality2006]

Looks really clean. Did you also paint those panels black?

 

[ZEN Elements]

Yes I always refinish the black plastic... over time they fade and look washed out.
I clean them thoroughly... blow out any water from the seams... mask them off... clean them again with grease and wax remover... and shoot them with three coats of this...

Scott

 

[Bruce2018]

That's a good look. How long does the black typically last?

 

[spoonido]

Love it. Honda missed the boat in not offering the Element in a proper white color.

 

[FEA]

It looks like you painted the stock wheels. If so, what color and what paint?

 

[ZEN Elements]

Bruce... I have seen cars I have down 2+ years ago and they look perfect... It is a professional plastic paint and when applied properly and after the sun works on it... it's permanent.

FEA... I use Dupli-Color wheel paint - can get it at Oreillys auto parts - and again - prep is the key.

I should probably do a whole post with photos - its not as easy as you would imagine.

Scott

 

[AWD]

White and black contrast looks great! Love that rack also!

 

[comettakeout]

I have been wanting to do a white one for a while...
I own a small business that restores lightly damaged Elements... this is number 101
The color is a 2005 Honda CRV color.. taffeta white, done in single stage... I like single stage paint for solid colors (I like the look better)

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This is not a advertisement - this link is for the rest of the photos

Doral

zen-motors.com

Let me know what you think...
Scott

 

[comettakeout]

Looks awesome! How’d you get the panels black? I’m buying an 03 in grey and want to get it painted white but would love to get the grey plastic painted black if it’s possible. Thanks for the intel!

 

[04EXOregon]

Looks great. I just painted my trim black from the original albeit heavily faded grey. Look so much better. i used the same process as you described but used Dupli-Color Trim and Bumper paint. I sprayed 3 coats but found that it didn't absorb like i thought it would. i'm a total amateur and have never painted plastic trim before. I don't think i went heavy enough on my last coat. i added 2 more coats on the rear panels and it looks much better. now i need to add a few coats to the fronts again for better and more even coverage.

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[Mellen]

I have been wanting to do a white one for a while...
I own a small business that restores lightly damaged Elements... this is number 101
The color is a 2005 Honda CRV color.. taffeta white, done in single stage... I like single stage paint for solid colors (I like the look better)

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This is not a advertisement - this link is for the rest of the photos

Doral

zen-motors.com

Let me know what you think...
Scott

Looks great

 

[Mellen]

What was original color? Did you paint inside doors and under hood?

 

[Chop_E]

What was original color? Did you paint inside doors and under hood?

OP hasn’t been online since 2019. I wouldn’t expect a reply from them.

 

[Mellen]

OP hasn’t been online since 2019. I wouldn’t expect a reply from them.

Thanks Chop_E