DIY: Blacked Out Fangs...

ctzn · 01-30-2010, 03:13 PM

Think I might give this a shot today. I have a few scrapes on my bumper so I was planning on getting a new one soon but this will hold me over for a bit...

simota1 · 01-30-2010, 04:02 PM

^^^ go for it bro!!!

post pics after

ctzn · 01-30-2010, 06:15 PM

Well I did it, and it didn't exactly turn out perfectly I'm afraid. Masking those curves at each end is quite difficult I must say, and I spent a good amount of time trying to get them perfectly.

After the first coat, I noticed two spots running, and it was due to the recessed areas in the inside of the fangs. As I tried to get up in there it ran in the surrounding areas. After the very first coat I went back over the runny areas with the steel wool, didn't seem to to do much. So I went back over it with a few coats and then the clear coats.

It looks perfectly fine from 10 feet away, but up close it is less than perfect. I am planning on getting some touch up pain for some other chips and once I get it I will try to get a perfect line. The tough bit is that with a white car, every tiny little mistake sticks out like a soar thumb.

I will get some pics later on but I already know I will plan on getting a new bumper (looking in your direction stillen...).

Good write up Simota, def takes patience and a steady hand.

Edit w/pic:
See my journal for more/better pics

nooblet · 02-09-2010, 05:09 PM

anyone got pics of what this mod looks like on a yellow z?

simota1 · 02-10-2010, 01:41 AM

thats a good question i havent seen much yellow z's doing this... i remember only one... from hp logic....

XwChriswX · 06-07-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

thats a good question i havent seen much yellow z's doing this... i remember only one... from hp logic....

KillerBee370 just did and it looks good!

Gunzero · 06-07-2010, 01:39 PM

So cool :]

MVPTonyD · 03-16-2011, 03:51 PM

This is my experience. Keep in mind, this is my first time ever dealing with paint.

Items I used.

Trash Bags, Satin Black Spray Paint, Clear Coat, masking tape, a Brush, and 1500 grit sand paper.

I use two coats of black and two coats of clear. the hardest thing of this process was taping the damn thing.

Picture 1: The Stuff!
Picture 2: The paint/clear coat
Picture 3: First Coat of spray paint
Picture 4&5: 1st and 2nd Coat of clear
Picture 6: My finish project
Picture 7: About to start brushing it.
Picture 8: Brushing fail.
Picture 9: FML, got paint on the side.

Gunzero · 06-11-2010, 10:56 PM

I'm scared to do it on my own

P Chewing 33 · 06-21-2010, 09:39 PM

I'm thinking of painting the top plastic part as well so I can remove the holes from the license plate. Any tips on what kind of material should I use to fill the holes with?

simota1 · 06-22-2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P Chewing 33

I'm thinking of painting the top plastic part as well so I can remove the holes from the license plate. Any tips on what kind of material should I use to fill the holes with?

polyurethane filler...

370Zsteve · 06-22-2010, 06:06 AM

Black fangs done! Thanks Simota, and you helped!

simota1 · 06-22-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Black fangs done! Thanks Simota, and you helped!

post some pics bro!!!! =]

blastman5 · 07-07-2010, 02:05 AM

thanks simota1 this really helped. i just did my fangs and also my rear valance today...man the car looks so much nicer

simota1 · 07-07-2010, 05:22 AM

ur welcome man

01-30-2010, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	^^^ go for it bro!!! post pics after __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-30-2010, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	Well I did it, and it didn't exactly turn out perfectly I'm afraid. Masking those curves at each end is quite difficult I must say, and I spent a good amount of time trying to get them perfectly. After the first coat, I noticed two spots running, and it was due to the recessed areas in the inside of the fangs. As I tried to get up in there it ran in the surrounding areas. After the very first coat I went back over the runny areas with the steel wool, didn't seem to to do much. So I went back over it with a few coats and then the clear coats. It looks perfectly fine from 10 feet away, but up close it is less than perfect. I am planning on getting some touch up pain for some other chips and once I get it I will try to get a perfect line. The tough bit is that with a white car, every tiny little mistake sticks out like a soar thumb. I will get some pics later on but I already know I will plan on getting a new bumper (looking in your direction stillen...). Good write up Simota, def takes patience and a steady hand. Edit w/pic: See my journal for more/better pics Last edited by ctzn; 01-30-2010 at 11:04 PM.

02-10-2010, 01:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	thats a good question i havent seen much yellow z's doing this... i remember only one... from hp logic.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

06-07-2010, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	So cool :] __________________

06-11-2010, 10:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	I'm scared to do it on my own __________________

01-30-2010, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	Think I might give this a shot today. I have a few scrapes on my bumper so I was planning on getting a new one soon but this will hold me over for a bit...

02-09-2010, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
nooblet Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 42 Drives: 09 370z yellow M6 Rep Power: 16	anyone got pics of what this mod looks like on a yellow z?

06-21-2010, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
P Chewing 33 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nj Posts: 24 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I'm thinking of painting the top plastic part as well so I can remove the holes from the license plate. Any tips on what kind of material should I use to fill the holes with?

06-22-2010, 06:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Black fangs done! Thanks Simota, and you helped! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-07-2010, 02:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
blastman5 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: southern california Posts: 168 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	thanks simota1 this really helped. i just did my fangs and also my rear valance today...man the car looks so much nicer

07-07-2010, 05:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	ur welcome man __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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