Rear Valance or Fangs blacked out

Minicobra1 · 02-14-2010, 11:33 PM

After the car meet yesterday, I was inspired to make some changes.

This DIY applies to the front fangs or the rear valance, I did the Fangs the same way about 10 months ago and they seam to be holding up great.
This mod should cost you about $25, and roughly 3 hours of your time.

Materials needed.

1. Krylon Flat Black paint
2. Rustoleum Matt Clear Coat Paint
3. 220 grit sandpaper
4. 320 grit sandpaper sponge.
5. Painters Tape
6. Plastic Trash Bags

Clean everything off real good with windex or similar cleaner.

Mask Off the areas, make sure to get an even line in the valley of the valence.

Have your 7 year old lightly sand with 220 grit then finish off with 320 grit while you go get a beer or beverage of choice.

Wipe off with a rag saturated in rubbing alcohol and dry with micro fiber cloth. Apply first coat of flat black, wait 20 min then apply 2nd coat of flat black.

Next, apply first coat of clear coat, wait 30 min, then apply 2nd coat of clear coat. Wait 20 min then start to remove the masking tape slowly.
Your done

It started to get dark, so I'll try and get some pics during the day and from different perspectives.

Some pics with the JDM fog light installed

Rogue Z · 02-14-2010, 11:49 PM

hahaha too funny....did u grab a 16oz or a 22oz while your 7 year old did this mod for you? haha

Minicobra1 · 02-15-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Z

hahaha too funny....did u grab a 16oz or a 22oz while your 7 year old did this mod for you? haha

Yeah, I grabbed a 14oz, but it was missing 2 ounces

inside joke

Rogue Z · 02-15-2010, 12:20 AM

lol

Trips · 02-15-2010, 12:28 AM

I got it!!

FuszNissan · 02-15-2010, 10:50 AM

Painting your Rear Valance, so easy a 7 year old can do it!

Minicobra1 · 02-15-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Painting your Rear Valance, so easy a 7 year old can do it!

Yeah, I couldn't find any cavemen

SoCal 370Z · 02-15-2010, 12:52 PM

For members who have actually seen Minicobra1's Z, his fangs look factory done—no kidding. He's beaten the system with a few bucks, and the results can easily pass as Nissan's own. Not only that his solution has withstood the test of time and many road miles very well.

G Fo12ce · 02-15-2010, 04:03 PM

Looks really good Braden. Do you loan the kids out for laundry and house work?

Minicobra1 · 02-15-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Looks really good Braden. Do you loan the kids out for laundry and house work?

Thanks

Yes, didn't you see the sign in the background

kdoske · 02-16-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Thanks

Yes, didn't you see the sign in the background

ahaha, oh man, that's fked!

schrute · 02-16-2010, 03:31 AM

^What a good Dad, No Smoking around the kid!

I wish I had a seven year old to help with mods. I guess I could have one in a little under 8 years from now if I start working at it...

htt760 · 02-16-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdoske

ahaha, oh man, that's fked!

HAHAHAH lol thats too funny... Lets play a game? Who can sand down the paint better hun? you can go first

Minicobra1 · 02-16-2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htt760

HAHAHAH lol thats too funny... Lets play a game? Who can sand down the paint better hun? you can go first

Yeah, she did her first oil change a month ago

No really, got to keep her involved while she's still interested, she loves to do projects and help out.
My older daughter just hides in her room, I could never get her to do stuff like this.

Minicobra1 · 04-22-2010, 04:33 AM

Updated first post with some pics of the JDM fog light installed. I think it looks better now, the black really helps to accent the light, and the other way too.

02-14-2010, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Rear Valance or Fangs blacked out After the car meet yesterday, I was inspired to make some changes. This DIY applies to the front fangs or the rear valance, I did the Fangs the same way about 10 months ago and they seam to be holding up great. This mod should cost you about $25, and roughly 3 hours of your time. Materials needed. 1. Krylon Flat Black paint 2. Rustoleum Matt Clear Coat Paint 3. 220 grit sandpaper 4. 320 grit sandpaper sponge. 5. Painters Tape 6. Plastic Trash Bags Clean everything off real good with windex or similar cleaner. Mask Off the areas, make sure to get an even line in the valley of the valence. Have your 7 year old lightly sand with 220 grit then finish off with 320 grit while you go get a beer or beverage of choice. Wipe off with a rag saturated in rubbing alcohol and dry with micro fiber cloth. Apply first coat of flat black, wait 20 min then apply 2nd coat of flat black. Next, apply first coat of clear coat, wait 30 min, then apply 2nd coat of clear coat. Wait 20 min then start to remove the masking tape slowly. Your done It started to get dark, so I'll try and get some pics during the day and from different perspectives. Some pics with the JDM fog light installed __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum Last edited by Minicobra1; 04-22-2010 at 04:30 AM. Reason: Added pics with JDM fog light

02-14-2010, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rogue Z Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559 Drives: 2009 Silver MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	hahaha too funny....did u grab a 16oz or a 22oz while your 7 year old did this mod for you? haha __________________

02-15-2010, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rogue Z Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559 Drives: 2009 Silver MT 370Z Rep Power: 18	lol __________________

02-15-2010, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I got it!! __________________

02-15-2010, 10:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Painting your Rear Valance, so easy a 7 year old can do it! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	One of the Best DIYs for the Buck For members who have actually seen Minicobra1's Z, his fangs look factory done—no kidding. He's beaten the system with a few bucks, and the results can easily pass as Nissan's own. Not only that his solution has withstood the test of time and many road miles very well. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-15-2010, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Looks really good Braden. Do you loan the kids out for laundry and house work? __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

02-16-2010, 03:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	^What a good Dad, No Smoking around the kid! I wish I had a seven year old to help with mods. I guess I could have one in a little under 8 years from now if I start working at it... __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

04-22-2010, 04:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Updated first post with some pics of the JDM fog light installed. I think it looks better now, the black really helps to accent the light, and the other way too. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

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