The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) III

Pintsize725 · 01-14-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Have somebody photoshop it just to see

Actually came across a Pshop thread on the forum with some shopped base rims. BUT....just found out hubby's job is going bye bye on April 8th. 6 years with the company out the window. Now I need to start having an anxiety attack.

gurneyeagle · 01-14-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

and thank you to Mr. Gurneyeagle for his fantastic looking car for inspiration

Seriously, the car looks amazing

Thank you sir!

Isamu · 01-14-2013, 06:05 PM

just got back from Zero Dark Thirty... great flick!

alcheng · 01-14-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

just got back from Zero Dark Thirty... great flick!

You didn't watch The Hobbit, right??

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The paint is available from these guys:

2010 Nissan 370Z Touch Up Paint Colors

You have to search in model year 2010.

I would hold off painting the fangs and door handles KAV until you see the color in person. Personally, I think door handles should be body colored and the fangs black. Anything else reminds me of a mid-70's GM two tone atrocity.

Yes, 2010 was the only year for KAV. I was really confused for a second when I didn't see the KAD color, even though I literally have a can in my garage right now, but then I remembered it was a new color in 2011. I believe both of them are simply described as "Grey Metallic" on the site, but just go by the paint codes.

I definitely will be purchasing a single can to check it out first. I am wondering myself about the finished product - I wish I were patient enough to sit down and photoshop some pics to get a better idea. I'll wind up procrastinating the whole project if I don't talk myself into it. But of course, I also want to know that I'm going to like it

Isamu · 01-14-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Oh. That's why my ears were burning.

Base 18s aren't bad looking. I'd have gotten spacers if I kept them on, but certainly not terrible.

I love these two shots.. I used them a lot in my photoshops

Isamu · 01-14-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

You didn't watch The Hobbit, right??

no, I went to see Zero Dark Thirty lol

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

And now you also know when's Pint and Isamu's B-day...

and yours... how come you live in the wrong country

mine would have been the first birthday on there (Feb 5), but I guess I understand... after all, I didn't have a Z featured in the calendar... of course, I didn't submit a photo either

maybe next year

ZMan8 · 01-14-2013, 06:20 PM

all

I'm home from work. days was busy

How is everyone?

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

all

I'm home from work. days was busy

How is everyone?

Zman

Kick up your feet and relax a bit in the best thread on the net

ZMan8 · 01-14-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Zman

Kick up your feet and relax a bit in the best thread on the net

I think a beer is being called for here!

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 06:26 PM

blackcherry20 · 01-14-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Actually came across a Pshop thread on the forum with some shopped base rims. BUT....just found out hubby's job is going bye bye on April 8th. 6 years with the company out the window. Now I need to start having an anxiety attack.

sigh.

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I love these two shots.. I used them a lot in my photoshops

photo shop some new wheel colors for Pint-may make her smile

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Zman

Kick up your feet and relax a bit in the best thread on the net

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I think a beer is being called for here!

x 2

JARblue · 01-14-2013, 06:37 PM

Dear Ms. Pint,

[DISCUSSION]Blaze Blue Plasti-dip.[/DISCUSSION]

Sincerely,

Your Friendly, Neighborhood, Z Mod Install Helper

gurneyeagle · 01-14-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Yes, 2010 was the only year for KAV. I was really confused for a second when I didn't see the KAD color, even though I literally have a can in my garage right now, but then I remembered it was a new color in 2011. I believe both of them are simply described as "Grey Metallic" on the site, but just go by the paint codes.

I definitely will be purchasing a single can to check it out first. I am wondering myself about the finished product - I wish I were patient enough to sit down and photoshop some pics to get a better idea. I'll wind up procrastinating the whole project if I don't talk myself into it. But of course, I also want to know that I'm going to like it

You really need to see the colors together, especially KAV in the daylight. As 40th owners can attest to (mr. onzedge), the color takes on different qualities depending on the light. That's why I think it makes such a great wheel color.

Apologies for coming off a little strong with the two tone comment. My only point is that it's a lot harder to reverse a painting decision. I'm just not sure the fang area would look good in any color other than flat black. I've seen them painted both silver and white and didn't care for it. Sometimes you can go a little too far in the strive to be unique/different.

But that's just me, and I certainly have no exclusive on color choice. For all the nice compliments received today, I'm sure there are a number of folks who think it looks like a clown car.

If you take your time with the prep, there is no reason not to paint your wheels yourself. Mine had two different coats of paint on them, and needed to be fully stripped, that's why I had R&S Solutions here in Houston do the work. They are fantastic to work with.

01-14-2013, 06:20 PM	#4509 (permalink)
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01-14-2013, 06:26 PM	#4512 (permalink)
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01-14-2013, 06:37 PM	#4514 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Dear Ms. Pint, [DISCUSSION]Blaze Blue Plasti-dip.[/DISCUSSION] Sincerely, Your Friendly, Neighborhood, Z Mod Install Helper blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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