Painted 40th door handle...

equalme · 01-11-2014, 11:43 AM

Teaser:

cooltoy · 01-11-2014, 11:45 AM

Did you do it yourself?

equalme · 01-11-2014, 12:03 PM

Yup. Supposedly closest color match to the 40th wheels out of a can

gurneyeagle · 01-11-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Yup. Supposedly closest color match to the 40th wheels out of a can

Why didn't you paint them the color of the car?

equalme · 01-11-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibby1113

Damn these look clean!!! Very nice!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Why didn't you paint them the color of the car?

I preferred the different color contrast over color matching KAV. I initially had the evo-r carbon covers on the handles (bought the car with them on already) and I hated it. You could easily tell it was just a cover, but I did like the darkness of it.

Also for a custom can of KAV was about $50. I paid $35 for the K11 and 2k clear coat. Had enough clear coat to do both handles and three layers on the front bumper.

NismoZ70 · 01-11-2014, 12:19 PM

What color paint did you use? I know the paint code for the 40th but what did you use?

equalme · 01-11-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NismoZ70

What color paint did you use? I know the paint code for the 40th but what did you use?

Color code K11. I used duplicolor perfect match k11 smoke metallic.

I used 2k gloss clear coat to finish it off. Going to also spray some on the front bumper for some added protection for the crappy soft factory clear.

NismoZ70 · 01-11-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Color code K11. I used duplicolor perfect match k11 smoke metallic.

I used 2k gloss clear coat to finish it off. Going to also spray some on the front bumper for some added protection for the crappy soft factory clear.

Well it looks awesome. Look forward to seeing it on your car. I need to paint my door handles. Tired of plasti dipping them now that I know the color I want

Gibby1113 · 01-11-2014, 07:03 PM

Damn these look clean!!! Very nice!!

TheGreatOne · 01-11-2014, 08:10 PM

Looks good! Also would like to see when you install it.

Just an FYI, Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup has KAV at a good price and it matches amazing but I agree, the contrast might work out better.

Wish I knew about the duplicolor back in the day when I wanted to fix some curb rash on my OEM wheels

gurneyeagle · 01-12-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Thanks!

I preferred the different color contrast over color matching KAV. I initially had the evo-r carbon covers on the handles (bought the car with them on already) and I hated it. You could easily tell it was just a cover, but I did like the darkness of it.

Also for a custom can of KAV was about $50. I paid $35 for the K11 and 2k clear coat. Had enough clear coat to do both handles and three layers on the front bumper.

Looks great.

See post below on reasonably priced paint. I painted my rims KAV and use automotivetouchup.com paint for nicks and scratches.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Looks good! Also would like to see when you install it.

Just an FYI, Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup has KAV at a good price and it matches amazing but I agree, the contrast might work out better.

Wish I knew about the duplicolor back in the day when I wanted to fix some curb rash on my OEM wheels

kenchan · 01-11-2014, 08:22 PM

Ahh,

for no plasti-shitt!

equalme · 01-11-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Looks good! Also would like to see when you install it.

Just an FYI, Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup has KAV at a good price and it matches amazing but I agree, the contrast might work out better.

Wish I knew about the duplicolor back in the day when I wanted to fix some curb rash on my OEM wheels

I wonder if they match well enough to spray the shine rear splats with. If they do match up perfectly, and with the use of the 2k clear coat...hell I don't need a body shop anymore for minor things.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Ahh,

for no plasti-shitt!

I have plasti-dip fangs

Only thing I hate about plasti-dip is that it is like a damn chalk board.

Wonka2581 · 01-11-2014, 09:00 PM

In for pics....

gurneyeagle · 01-12-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme

I wonder if they match well enough to spray the shine rear splats with. If they do match up perfectly, and with the use of the 2k clear coat...hell I don't need a body shop anymore for minor things.

I have plasti-dip fangs

Only thing I hate about plasti-dip is that it is like a damn chalk board.

The paint is a dead on match.

I've used the KAD on my car and have painted parts on my son's Tacoma with perfect results.

01-11-2014, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 14	Painted 40th door handle... Teaser: TheGreatOne, gurneyeagle, cooltoy and 2 others like this.

01-11-2014, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Damn these look clean!!! Very nice!! __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-11-2014, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Looks good! Also would like to see when you install it. Just an FYI, Touch Up Paint and Accessories \| AutomotiveTouchup has KAV at a good price and it matches amazing but I agree, the contrast might work out better. Wish I knew about the duplicolor back in the day when I wanted to fix some curb rash on my OEM wheels __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-11-2014, 08:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Ahh, for no plasti-shitt! gurneyeagle likes this.

01-11-2014, 09:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	In for pics.... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

01-11-2014, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,981 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Did you do it yourself?

01-11-2014, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 14	Yup. Supposedly closest color match to the 40th wheels out of a can

01-11-2014, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
NismoZ70 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: IL Posts: 317 Drives: 2015 Subaru STI LE Rep Power: 12	What color paint did you use? I know the paint code for the 40th but what did you use?

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