DIY: Change colors from Chicane Yellow to Magnetic Black 370Z for under $12

CDepp · 01-12-2013, 07:17 PM

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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01-12-2013, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 14	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: ( Click to show/hide ) Gather your preparation materials: ( Click to show/hide ) Start by carefully removing the headlight housing and front plastic grill: ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) Remove the doors - BE CAREFUL! ( Click to show/hide ) Begin masking off the body work: ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) 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!!!!: ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) Pintsize725 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

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