Black Zs with painted headlights

apatter8 · 02-15-2013, 07:28 PM

Let's see those black Zs with painted/modified headlights. I'm interested in getting mine done, but haven't seen many black Zs with painted headlights in the DIY thread or the ONEighty thread. Looking for ideas!

apatter8 · 02-16-2013, 12:26 PM

Anyone?

.c2 · 02-18-2013, 07:33 AM

Just painted mine a few weeks ago, didn't want to do black because I thought it would be too dark for a black Z. Painted it gunmetal, will probably open it back up and paint the shrouds black later

Nut_N_Much · 02-18-2013, 08:21 AM

Not mine, a friends NISMO..

CDepp · 02-18-2013, 08:33 AM

I'm interested as well. I have an '11 Base+Sports MB and was going to have one-eighty do it when I was in the market for a silver Z. Now...I don't know. I like the carbon-accent on that Nismo, Nut N Much, but would probably try a VHT spray coat over the chrome.

Mike · 02-18-2013, 08:58 AM

doing mine now, satin black and orange

m3chhawk · 02-18-2013, 09:56 AM

Mine will show up at ONEighty tomorrow. Doing solid magnetic black with single halos.

ClemsonWill · 02-18-2013, 10:37 AM

Mine have no halo's or LEDs. Just color matched to the body.

apatter8 · 02-18-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .c2

Just painted mine a few weeks ago, didn't want to do black because I thought it would be too dark for a black Z.

This was my concern as well.

Thanks for the pics guys, some good looking headlights here. Those of you with work in progress, remember to post pics when they're done!

TenaciousZ · 02-18-2013, 11:12 AM

I've been wondering the same thing for a while now.

Thought about leaving the housing chrome or maybe doing it silver to match wheels/door handles and panting the shrouds and reflector black.

Maybe someones photoshop skills are way better than mine and would be willing try something like that.

MACSIMIZER · 02-18-2013, 11:33 AM

Satin black with red shrouds.

John11 · 02-18-2013, 11:42 AM

I am getting back my headlights Tuesday from 180 and they did great work! Cant wait to install them

pfdaxe · 02-18-2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John11

I am getting back my headlights Tuesday from 180 and they did great work! Cant wait to install them

They do great work from what I've seen. However, I did my own for around $20:

Black Housing, LED Landing Strip, Amber reflector and amber parking delete with 5000k LED parking added:

LEDs not turned on here:

My 2 rides:

Daylight...lol:

Nut_N_Much · 02-18-2013, 02:00 PM

I agree with pfdaxe. There are a few good DIY'S out there to show you how to do them. From simple paint to complicated mod. please don't spend a bunch of money to have someone do them.

It take a day to finish a set. There is also lot of peeps to call if you need it. $900.00 or $175.00 DIY.

What ever you do, the simplest mods always look the best and are timeless. Good luck.

Spikuh · 02-18-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

doing mine now, satin black and orange

You must put up pictures!!! I am really interested to see orange.

02-15-2013, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
apatter8 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 13	Black Zs with painted headlights Let's see those black Zs with painted/modified headlights. I'm interested in getting mine done, but haven't seen many black Zs with painted headlights in the DIY thread or the ONEighty thread. Looking for ideas! CDepp likes this.

02-18-2013, 07:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Just painted mine a few weeks ago, didn't want to do black because I thought it would be too dark for a black Z. Painted it gunmetal, will probably open it back up and paint the shrouds black later TenaciousZ and CDepp like this. __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

02-18-2013, 08:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Not mine, a friends NISMO.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

02-18-2013, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 14	I'm interested as well. I have an '11 Base+Sports MB and was going to have one-eighty do it when I was in the market for a silver Z. Now...I don't know. I like the carbon-accent on that Nismo, Nut N Much, but would probably try a VHT spray coat over the chrome. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

02-18-2013, 08:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	doing mine now, satin black and orange __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

02-16-2013, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
apatter8 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 13	Anyone?

02-18-2013, 09:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
m3chhawk Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 878 Drives: '11 370Z SPT 6MT BLK Rep Power: 25	Mine will show up at ONEighty tomorrow. Doing solid magnetic black with single halos.

02-18-2013, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Mine have no halo's or LEDs. Just color matched to the body. 864Zbeast, Nut_N_Much and CDepp like this. __________________ Slightly modded

02-18-2013, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	I've been wondering the same thing for a while now. Thought about leaving the housing chrome or maybe doing it silver to match wheels/door handles and panting the shrouds and reflector black. Maybe someones photoshop skills are way better than mine and would be willing try something like that. __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

02-18-2013, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
MACSIMIZER Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 268 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Satin black with red shrouds.

02-18-2013, 02:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	I agree with pfdaxe. There are a few good DIY'S out there to show you how to do them. From simple paint to complicated mod. please don't spend a bunch of money to have someone do them. It take a day to finish a set. There is also lot of peeps to call if you need it. $900.00 or $175.00 DIY. What ever you do, the simplest mods always look the best and are timeless. Good luck. GaleForce likes this. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

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