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CDepp 01-12-2013 07:17 PM
DIY: Change colors from Chicane Yellow to Magnetic Black 370Z for under $12
 
  • Inspect the bodywork to make certain there are not dents or scratches that need to be reworked:

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  • Gather your preparation materials:

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  • Start by carefully removing the headlight housing and front plastic grill:

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  • Remove the doors - BE CAREFUL!

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  • Begin masking off the body work:

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  • Now what you've masked off all areas where you don't want paint, begin the prep work and start wiping down the body panels.
  • Begin with alcohol, and then get a cloth and make it damp with paint thinner. Lightly wipe the panels and painted areas until the paint become slightly tacky.
  • Begin spraying starting a few inches beyond the areas you wish to paint, and keep a smooth flow. Spay evenly and not too heavy. 4-6 light coats should get the desired effect.
  • Clean any overspray with Q-tips dipped in paint thinner or alcohol.
  • Sit back and enjoy your new Magnetic Black 370Z!!!!:
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CDepp 01-12-2013 07:25 PM
Gotta say, the final product looks WAY better than the OE paint...







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Kingbaby 01-12-2013 07:55 PM
Amazing

nmjaxx9 01-13-2013 01:52 PM
I was gonna say this goes in the DIY section :rofl2:

CDepp 01-13-2013 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9 (Post 2109123)
I was gonna say this goes in the DIY section :rofl2:
It was...at first. Mods caught onto me REAL FAST! (less than 5 minutes it was moved) :rofl2:

nmjaxx9 01-13-2013 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CDepp (Post 2109175)
It was...at first. Mods caught onto me REAL FAST! (less than 5 minutes it was moved) :rofl2:
they are called Admin Assistants now, not MODS!! :roflpuke2:


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