Driveway paint job (satin black)

Solus · 05-16-2011, 02:06 PM

Well I wanted my car to be satin black was sitting around with a couple buddies and decided we were going to paint it, in the driveway, lol... I know a lot of people are going to hate on it, if so keep your comments to yourself they don't do anyone any good. Everyone I know that sees it loves it and we all think it turned out great as well.

leighspped · 05-16-2011, 02:10 PM

so the only thing is why did you wrap it? it sounds a lot easier and keeps your paint factory fresh....

tjlazer · 05-16-2011, 02:12 PM

I can definately see doing this to an old Z (like a Z31,32) etc. Pretty good and a cheap mod. But on a 370Z? Ouch.

Solus · 05-16-2011, 02:12 PM

because wrapping it is like $3000 and I painted my entire car for $400

c41006 · 05-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Solus · 05-16-2011, 02:14 PM

and it doesn't really matter to me because I am not getting rid of it. Once things pick up for me again I am going to end up turning this one into a track car so the loss in value doesn't matter.

Solus · 05-16-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

But what did it cost you in terms of lost value?

like I said the loss in value doesn't matter to me because I wont get rid of it lol... I'm just waiting for business to pick up again turn this one into a track car then get a new one or the 135i not sure which yet

kielbasa16 · 05-16-2011, 02:17 PM

Cant see enough detail from your photos to comment on the overall quality, but wow what a project to take on yourself at home. I think it looks baller, hats off for a crazy project!

Solus · 05-16-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Cant see enough detail from your photos to comment on the overall quality, but wow what a project to take on yourself at home. I think it looks baller, hats off for a crazy project!

As far as the quality goes the only negative thing I have heard from anyone that has seen it (to include a couple of the shops around here) was one guy saying he didn't like the color itself and isn't a fan of the "murdered" look.

Had a guy ask me to do it to his BMW M6 but seeing as how it is a $100k+ car I am not going to lol.

90 ST · 05-16-2011, 02:19 PM

I think it looks alright, in pics, but would be curious how it looks up close.
Props for out of the box thinking with it!

Jeffblue · 05-16-2011, 02:20 PM

so you made your baby do all the work while you and your friends sat inside? put them to work while they are young!

looks like it came out nice, good job. what did you actually DO to make it satin?

A.J@CarbonSignal · 05-16-2011, 02:20 PM

Surely you got balls doing this on your driveway lol

Get more pics if possible

kielbasa16 · 05-16-2011, 02:21 PM

Meh, as long as you cant tell that it was painted in a driveway theres no reason to get hung up on people hating on the color. You chose it cuz you like it - all that matters.

Solus · 05-16-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

so you made your baby do all the work while you and your friends sat inside? put them to work while they are young!

looks like it came out nice, good job. what did you actually DO to make it satin?

Answering this is when the haters come out lol. We sanded it down went to autozone bought a bunch of satin black krylon spray paint and painted it lol

flashburn · 05-16-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

I think it looks alright, in pics, but would be curious how it looks up close.
Props for out of the box thinking with it!

I agree with both of these statements. Looks good... in distant pictures. Definitely have some balls repainting your $30k+ car in your driveway.

05-16-2011, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	so the only thing is why did you wrap it? it sounds a lot easier and keeps your paint factory fresh.... __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

05-16-2011, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I can definately see doing this to an old Z (like a Z31,32) etc. Pretty good and a cheap mod. But on a 370Z? Ouch. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

05-16-2011, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	__________________ The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room

05-16-2011, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	Cant see enough detail from your photos to comment on the overall quality, but wow what a project to take on yourself at home. I think it looks baller, hats off for a crazy project! __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

05-16-2011, 02:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
A.J@CarbonSignal Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 581 Drives: '05 TT350z, '07 Z06 Rep Power: 16	Surely you got balls doing this on your driveway lol Get more pics if possible __________________ CarbonSignal Automotive *Facebook*

05-16-2011, 02:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	because wrapping it is like $3000 and I painted my entire car for $400

05-16-2011, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	and it doesn't really matter to me because I am not getting rid of it. Once things pick up for me again I am going to end up turning this one into a track car so the loss in value doesn't matter.

05-16-2011, 02:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I think it looks alright, in pics, but would be curious how it looks up close. Props for out of the box thinking with it!

05-16-2011, 02:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	so you made your baby do all the work while you and your friends sat inside? put them to work while they are young! looks like it came out nice, good job. what did you actually DO to make it satin?

05-16-2011, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	Meh, as long as you cant tell that it was painted in a driveway theres no reason to get hung up on people hating on the color. You chose it cuz you like it - all that matters. __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

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