Blacked out rear valence - Red 370Z
 

Hey guys,

Just wanted to share some pictures of my Z with the rear valence blacked out. I ended up going with paint vs vinyl... as I had some issues trying to get a vinyl wrap to look good. I'm very meticulous about things like this, so the paint definately came out better in the end. The paint that I used is awesome too because it looks and feels like OEM plastic trim... looks factory in person. :) Let me know what you guys think.

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Here's the paint that I used if anyone is interested.

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looks nice... im too scared too mess up the job to do this! lmao

is it hard to keep clean when its flat black like that?

Thanks! It wasnt that bad at all really. I was very hesitant of doing it at first for similar reasons too, but it just takes time & patience.

Not really sure. I havent had it blacked out very long, plus my Z isnt my daily driver. But I wouldn't imagine it being an issue. I dont see any dirt or dust clinging to it as of yet. Seems fine so far.

Looks good!

wanna get my fangs done too but afraid every little rock will tear that paint up

Good start!

Now go get the fujimura rear CF diffuser! :D ;)

GJ!

Looks Great Red, :hello:

Were did you purchase that brand of paint?

Nice!

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm not sure how this paint will hold up tho. I dont plan on doing the fangs.

Thanks man

Haha. I may do that later on tho. I want to pick up the new EVO-R CF lip when it finally comes out... so that in combination with the CF diffuser would look sick. We'll see.

I got the paint at Sherwan Williams. But you have to go to their automotive store, not the regular paint store.

Looks real good. You might think about getting some flat clearcoat to help the life of the paint.

Looking good! Looks OEM

good job

did you sand down a bit first before you sprayed?

jep! that's my plan too (for the front that is)... after someone tries the fitment. they make pretty CF, but reminds you quickly that it is made in taiwan when you try fitting it onto the car. :icon14:

I dont think its needed actually. The paint already has a sheen to it, plus its made specifically for these kinds of exterior projects. It's very smooth and feels just like plastic, so I dont know if paint on top of it would even adhere very well. I'm gonna leave it as is and see how it goes.

Yes. I just used a red scotchbrite pad to basically removed the shine from the clearcoat. Then I cleaned the surface very well with a paint prep solvent wipe and sprayed the paint on. I did 3 light/medium coats of paint. This paint goes on very well and evenly.

Yeah, I hear ya. I hope the fitment is good on these lips tho, because I've seen a bunch of bad reviews for the EVO-R rear diffuser. But we'll see what happens.

The paint you chose will hold up for some time i did all four rub strips on a MKIV GTI (2001) with the same product, held up pretty damn well, and then i traded the car in... but simple washes kept it clean.

How many coats did you use?

Oh nice... thats good to hear about the durability. Thanks :tiphat:

I did 3 light/medium coats.

I found this paint all over the web. Did you buy it local or order?
Yours looks so good that I think I'm gonna do it.

Man, that looks really good! I'm curious to see how it holds up without primer underneath it...please keep us posted.

That helps make that stupid center light look less like a boil on an elephant's ***. Good job!

Looks awesome Eric!

Bat™

I bought it locally at Sherwin Williams (automotive store) But you should be able to get it at other specialty auto stores that sell auto body/paint supplies. But you probably won't find it at your typical autozone, advance auto, napa etc...

Thanks... and I think it will hold up fine as long as you scuff the bumper paint and prep it well.

Exactly!! I always hated how the center light always looked out of place. People always asked me if the center light was a trailer hitch cover. :rolleyes: So I'm so happy I painted the valence. I even painted the fog light cover to match as well.

Thanks Bat! ;)

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