New Video about Stryker Red

[kdaviper]

In this video, SRT discusses the process that goes into making the Stryker Red color.
Apparently the process takes 8 hours to complete.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_qlZJ13yZc

 

[Newport Viper]

You know if they made a convertible it would only take 5 hours to paint.... hint hint

 

[Brian GTS]

8 hours labor + paint = $14,000.....whoa!!!

 

[kdaviper]

I'd have to guess that they attach a high price to the paint job to keep it more exclusive. they just need to expand the lineup of premium colors... A deep green with a golden base like Stryker Red would be gorgeous... cough cough.

 

[DrumrBoy]

Kinda like the Lizstick Red on Saleen S7's.......makes it unique and very hard to copy

 

[denniskgb]

Amazing what goes in these cars now a days.

 

[ArnarFB]

That air hose rubbing on the fresh paint...

 

[vancouver-gts]

Just forwarded this video to a friend [ custom builder / painter ] to get a good chuckle. "certain science was involved to create the stryker paint" , LOL

 

[SADVIPER]

LOL at the respnses gr8 technique btw hopefully all colors will be that good with less cost.
Can I dream for a custom paint, Prefix?

 

[The_Greg]

That air hose rubbing on the fresh paint...

Haha, I saw that too!

I assume they work their way downwards so they'll catch any scratches caused by their work?

 

[Policy Limits]

is that dark blue at the beginning of the vid GTS Blue, Shadow Blue Pearl or other?

 

[Stealth]

So, $14,000 - $1,000 for paint = $13,000 /8 hours = $1,625 per hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am an attorney and this shocks even me!!!!!!

I suspect that repairing Stryker Red after a mini van hits the car from behind because the driver was texting will be very difficult. If the repair is not done by the factory will this devalue the car because of the special factory paint?

Great that such a special process/paint is available, but my Gen V or VI ACR will have to struggle by with "regular" metallic paint and stripes!

 

[ViperSmith]

It isn't $1,000 in paint though.

 

[chorps]

So, $14,000 - $1,000 for paint = $13,000 /8 hours = $1,625 per hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am an attorney and this shocks even me!!!!!!

I suspect that repairing Stryker Red after a mini van hits the car from behind because the driver was texting will be very difficult. If the repair is not done by the factory will this devalue the car because of the special factory paint?

Great that such a special process/paint is available, but my Gen V or VI ACR will have to struggle by with "regular" metallic paint and stripes!

Depends on the rejection rate since they cannot repair the paint if it gets mucked up part way through? Also, what is the 'lost production' from diverting the guys off of non Stryker production...

Also, sometimes things are priced because of the nuisance fee, in that you don't want to do it but the customer forces you to do it...

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

It is however, absolutely stunning in person.
Just an amazing paint in my opinion.
I'd personally be afraid to drive the darn car half the time.

 

[The_Greg]

Don't forget you're getting the whole car painted in 8 hours. That represents a lot of panels, and more than one worker for sure.

Gorgeous in person indeed.

 

[Killer33]

It is however, absolutely stunning in person.
Just an amazing paint in my opinion.
I'd personally be afraid to drive the darn car half the time.

It's truly amazing in person... had her a month and I cant find a flaw. To your point, I installed a 3m clear bra on the entire hood and impact areas just so I can drive it without hesitation. The 3M installer who performed the installation said it was one the best paint jobs he's ever seen and he see's lot of high end cars. To some of the other comments, I sure as heck hope I dont get hit by someone not paying attention.. then again, we're all probably in that same boat but I'm driving her anyway!

 

[Policy Limits]

dude you're living the dream!

 

[JAY]

Thanks for sharing !

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

It's truly amazing in person... had her a month and I cant find a flaw. - - it was one the best paint jobs he's ever seen and he see's lot of high end cars. - - I'm driving her anyway!

I tip my hat to you sir... these cars deserve to be on the road to share with the world!