The Black Mamba

This gallery documents the Black Mamba's paint development, stripe layout, panel refinement, metal flake effect, and final award-winning finish.

Black base coat receives multiple layers of clear

Body stripes begin to take shape

Black finish demands perfectly straight panels

Candy red side stripes applied

Side stripes and GT500 logo require custom stenciling and placement

Engine bay finished in black with stripes carried through the firewall

Trunk lid and spoiler painted off the car

Front fascia requires precision due to complex contours

Hood surface refined to final finish quality

Sunlight reveals depth of silver metal flake beneath finish

Grille angle reflects stripe pattern through chrome plating

Final result earns Best Paint award