installed black hamburgers/spoiler/tinted tails and side markers

kdrshocker · 02-13-2011, 06:49 PM

Now all i have to do is the headlights, diff wheels, springs, LSD,... the list keeps going...

just spoiler..

500 dollars to powder coat the rims, not sure if i should just buy new ones

SPOHN · 02-13-2011, 06:54 PM

I need to get the Nissan emblems done in black. Then all the silver/ chrome will be off my car.

But nice pics.

kenchan · 02-13-2011, 07:25 PM

You blacked out your plate but not the vett's?

kdrshocker · 02-13-2011, 07:35 PM

yeah, it's been a long day... i didn't paint the emblems, i bought the front and back black pearl ones from courtesy nissan

SPOHN · 02-13-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

You blacked out your plate but not the vett's?

Funny. I would of never noticed.

A 2 Z · 02-14-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdrshocker

Now all i have to do is the headlights, diff wheels, springs, LSD,... the list keeps going...

just spoiler..

500 dollars to powder coat the rims, not sure if i should just buy new ones

How did you tint ur tailights? Been trying to find the best way to do this.

kdrshocker · 02-14-2011, 07:47 PM

i did alot of research and ended up using VHT nightshades.

I took the lights off the car, (third brake light is a PITA). SOme people say to sand the lights prior to application.. I didn't. Cleaned the lights off with some rubbing alchol and let em dry, then sprayed a very VERY light coat of the VHT on them, after bout 5 min, i sprayed a heavier coat on them. Waited 10 mins and sprayed again... waitied about 30 min and then wet sanded it down with 2000 grit. cleaned em off and then sprayed VHT again. let that sit for about 45 min, then a VERY light coat of acylic enamel clear coat on them, let it sit for about 30 min, then wet sanded again. cleaned em off then a light coat of clear, let it sit for 10 min, then another coat.... i put 4 coats on like this.., at the end i wet sanded again, then used a rubbing compound, then a polish, then a wax.....

Baer383 · 02-14-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdrshocker

i did alot of research and ended up using VHT nightshades.

I took the lights off the car, (third brake light is a PITA). SOme people say to sand the lights prior to application.. I didn't. Cleaned the lights off with some rubbing alchol and let em dry, then sprayed a very VERY light coat of the VHT on them, after bout 5 min, i sprayed a heavier coat on them. Waited 10 mins and sprayed again... waitied about 30 min and then wet sanded it down with 2000 grit. cleaned em off and then sprayed VHT again. let that sit for about 45 min, then a VERY light coat of acylic enamel clear coat on them, let it sit for about 30 min, then wet sanded again. cleaned em off then a light coat of clear, let it sit for 10 min, then another coat.... i put 4 coats on like this.., at the end i wet sanded again, then used a rubbing compound, then a polish, then a wax.....

You have to sand and prep the surface or the VHT will not stick and after sanding you should also use adhesion promoter,I have seen this time after time people bring their tail lights into my body shop they tell me what happen and how they prep it and your story sounds all to familiar.

I not trying to be a d*ck I'm just telling you in advance so when it happens you will be less mad.

Red__Zed · 02-15-2011, 10:41 AM

looks good

Stanced370Z · 02-15-2011, 10:44 AM

i think the blacked out look is played out already. i prefer red tails, but thats just me. that much black cheapens the car imo

Sibze · 02-15-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanced370Z

i think the blacked out look is played out already. i prefer red tails, but thats just me. that much black cheapens the car imo

I think it looks goo so far, just don't get black rims as well!

A 2 Z · 02-15-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdrshocker

i did alot of research and ended up using VHT nightshades.

I took the lights off the car, (third brake light is a PITA). SOme people say to sand the lights prior to application.. I didn't. Cleaned the lights off with some rubbing alchol and let em dry, then sprayed a very VERY light coat of the VHT on them, after bout 5 min, i sprayed a heavier coat on them. Waited 10 mins and sprayed again... waitied about 30 min and then wet sanded it down with 2000 grit. cleaned em off and then sprayed VHT again. let that sit for about 45 min, then a VERY light coat of acylic enamel clear coat on them, let it sit for about 30 min, then wet sanded again. cleaned em off then a light coat of clear, let it sit for 10 min, then another coat.... i put 4 coats on like this.., at the end i wet sanded again, then used a rubbing compound, then a polish, then a wax.....

Thanks fo the info! Sounds like alot of work... ill just take it to the shop to get it done. Kinda got lost with all the sanding then spraying then sanding.

kdrshocker · 02-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

You have to sand and prep the surface or the VHT will not stick and after sanding you should also use adhesion promoter,I have seen this time after time people bring their tail lights into my body shop they tell me what happen and how they prep it and your story sounds all to familiar.

I not trying to be a d*ck I'm just telling you in advance so when it happens you will be less mad.

in all honesty, you don't. all vht is, is a clear coat with a little black mixed in... that's why i said a VERY light first coat, gives it more crap to bond to on the later coats... but then again, i do have a lot of experience with rattle can junk... i painted an 84 camaro with wal-mart color place paint and clear coat

not too bad for a $40 paint job... (bought the car for 300, sold it for 2500)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

looks good

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanced370Z

i think the blacked out look is played out already. i prefer red tails, but thats just me. that much black cheapens the car imo

To each is his/her opinion. Heck, I prefer the GT-R to the 370z, but I have other reasons why I have the 370… one being money 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibze

I think it looks goo so far, just don't get black rims as well!

Funny you should mention that… I am 50/50 on powder coating them black… I have to spray the door handles for sure, but am torn on the rims.

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Originally Posted by A 2 Z

Thanks fo the info! Sounds like alot of work... ill just take it to the shop to get it done. Kinda got lost with all the sanding then spraying then sanding.

No problem.. it’s a fun task to do while you are just sitting around doing nothing… actually, I’m lying, it’s a tedious task that is time consuming, but I’m happy with the results and the fact I spent next to nothing to have it done.

Juruki · 02-15-2011, 05:04 PM

i like it!
looks mean

ZCarMan · 02-15-2011, 09:25 PM

Looks nice. Well done!

02-13-2011, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
kdrshocker Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 104 Drives: 2010 370z 2007 Tunda Rep Power: 15	installed black hamburgers/spoiler/tinted tails and side markers Now all i have to do is the headlights, diff wheels, springs, LSD,... the list keeps going... just spoiler.. 500 dollars to powder coat the rims, not sure if i should just buy new ones Last edited by kdrshocker; 02-13-2011 at 07:32 PM.

02-13-2011, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	You blacked out your plate but not the vett's?

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kdrshocker Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 104 Drives: 2010 370z 2007 Tunda Rep Power: 15	yeah, it's been a long day... i didn't paint the emblems, i bought the front and back black pearl ones from courtesy nissan

02-14-2011, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
kdrshocker Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 104 Drives: 2010 370z 2007 Tunda Rep Power: 15	i did alot of research and ended up using VHT nightshades. I took the lights off the car, (third brake light is a PITA). SOme people say to sand the lights prior to application.. I didn't. Cleaned the lights off with some rubbing alchol and let em dry, then sprayed a very VERY light coat of the VHT on them, after bout 5 min, i sprayed a heavier coat on them. Waited 10 mins and sprayed again... waitied about 30 min and then wet sanded it down with 2000 grit. cleaned em off and then sprayed VHT again. let that sit for about 45 min, then a VERY light coat of acylic enamel clear coat on them, let it sit for about 30 min, then wet sanded again. cleaned em off then a light coat of clear, let it sit for 10 min, then another coat.... i put 4 coats on like this.., at the end i wet sanded again, then used a rubbing compound, then a polish, then a wax.....

02-15-2011, 10:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	looks good

02-15-2011, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	i think the blacked out look is played out already. i prefer red tails, but thats just me. that much black cheapens the car imo

02-15-2011, 05:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	i like it! looks mean