Talk me out of painting my Nismo...or NOT?

Mike · 12-06-2009, 11:18 AM

Don't shave the doors, just have them paint the handles to match. I actually think gloss black on the Nissan hamburgers would look good on a flat black car.

Also, perhaps instead of LED tails, just have them tint yours while they are at it.

I had my handles painted and my tails tinted and I think the same would look great on yours too.

2theextreme · 12-07-2009, 01:47 PM

I'm searching high and low at the moment because I remember seeing a flat black 350 video on YouTube. It had a total of three videos of the driver displaying their new exhaust, if I'm right. The only odd thing was the overly high spoiler he had on his Z.....if only I could just find it. Grrrrr!

motoextreme · 12-07-2009, 02:07 PM

Thanks man, that would be awesome to see.

whoady4shoady · 12-08-2009, 05:52 AM

Here are a few picks of vehicles in flat black vinyl.

motoextreme · 12-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Holly crap! That's crazy how nice it is. I need to look into this more. thanks for this, I'm going to try and look these guys up tonight...wow, looks like paint, crazy!

armensti · 12-08-2009, 12:01 PM

do it

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 03:54 PM

Just Do It ™

motoextreme · 12-08-2009, 04:34 PM

I know I know....I'm all set for next Monday, just reviewing my options! I'm the last guy to put sh#$ off but people keep throwing ideas at me.

Next time you hear from me, car will be DONE (at least on this thread anyway

DannyGT · 12-09-2009, 04:55 PM

If I remember correctly that GTR was actually done with the satin/matte vinyl, its not paint. Which is more reason why I absolutly love it, because he isnt mess'n with the paint and its usually alot cheaper too.

Rickey89 · 12-10-2009, 01:56 AM

in for updates, and i would say go matte.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT

If I remember correctly that GTR was actually done with the satin/matte vinyl, its not paint. Which is more reason why I absolutly love it, because he isnt mess'n with the paint and its usually alot cheaper too.

I would go with the vinyl then! That GTR is a hottie

lemansz20 · 12-11-2009, 09:12 AM

Why dont you just wrap it, b/c I have heard one someone else said that the upkeep is a bit difficult. In the sense that if you scratch it, your kinda screwed, and finger prints and stuff?? I may be crazy, but that sounds like not much fun.

sylenze · 12-11-2009, 10:12 AM

+1 on the vinyl vote...

motoextreme · 12-11-2009, 11:06 PM

Thanks guys, pretty much all commited. I called the guy I met at the show who fixes up Exotics, does the mat paint and wraps etc. Said its a pretty painstaking process putting it on and they hadnt done the Z yet.

Either way, Appointment is set, not really worried about it as I have a service take care of the car. Called him too, said to choose a sealed Matte and he knows how to take care of it. Does a heck of a job and comes to the office or house.

Have more pics soon, going out to look at it right now as it just had the pulleys and new Rad hoses installed when I was gone.

G Fo12ce · 12-12-2009, 02:41 AM

It's going to look hot!

I think that Ferrari is wrapped, look at the front brake duct on the front facia, it's still red on the inside. I could have sworn on tv or in a magazine I saw recently they were talking about the growing popularity of guys with exotics getting full vehicle wraps to freshen the look. I knew it was done before, but I guess it becomming more main stream with that crowd.

If you go paint, I know there are flat finish clear coats to help with the scratches someone mentioned before. For example I know all the flat finish RAYS/VOLK wheels still have a clear coat, it's just a flat clear instead of gloss.

Is it done yet....?

12-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Don't shave the doors, just have them paint the handles to match. I actually think gloss black on the Nissan hamburgers would look good on a flat black car. Also, perhaps instead of LED tails, just have them tint yours while they are at it. I had my handles painted and my tails tinted and I think the same would look great on yours too. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 68	I'm searching high and low at the moment because I remember seeing a flat black 350 video on YouTube. It had a total of three videos of the driver displaying their new exhaust, if I'm right. The only odd thing was the overly high spoiler he had on his Z.....if only I could just find it. Grrrrr! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

12-07-2009, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Thanks man, that would be awesome to see. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-08-2009, 05:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 18	Here are a few picks of vehicles in flat black vinyl. Last edited by whoady4shoady; 12-08-2009 at 05:55 AM.

12-08-2009, 09:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Holly crap! That's crazy how nice it is. I need to look into this more. thanks for this, I'm going to try and look these guys up tonight...wow, looks like paint, crazy! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-08-2009, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 17	do it

12-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Just Do It ™ __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-08-2009, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	I know I know....I'm all set for next Monday, just reviewing my options! I'm the last guy to put sh#$ off but people keep throwing ideas at me. Next time you hear from me, car will be DONE (at least on this thread anyway __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-09-2009, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 280	If I remember correctly that GTR was actually done with the satin/matte vinyl, its not paint. Which is more reason why I absolutly love it, because he isnt mess'n with the paint and its usually alot cheaper too. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

12-10-2009, 01:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 16	in for updates, and i would say go matte. __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

12-11-2009, 09:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
lemansz20 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: THe world Posts: 195 Drives: Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 0	Why dont you just wrap it, b/c I have heard one someone else said that the upkeep is a bit difficult. In the sense that if you scratch it, your kinda screwed, and finger prints and stuff?? I may be crazy, but that sounds like not much fun.

12-11-2009, 10:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
sylenze Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal/SB county Posts: 222 Drives: 370z 6mt+SP PG Rep Power: 17	+1 on the vinyl vote...

12-11-2009, 11:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Thanks guys, pretty much all commited. I called the guy I met at the show who fixes up Exotics, does the mat paint and wraps etc. Said its a pretty painstaking process putting it on and they hadnt done the Z yet. Either way, Appointment is set, not really worried about it as I have a service take care of the car. Called him too, said to choose a sealed Matte and he knows how to take care of it. Does a heck of a job and comes to the office or house. Have more pics soon, going out to look at it right now as it just had the pulleys and new Rad hoses installed when I was gone. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-12-2009, 02:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	It's going to look hot! I think that Ferrari is wrapped, look at the front brake duct on the front facia, it's still red on the inside. I could have sworn on tv or in a magazine I saw recently they were talking about the growing popularity of guys with exotics getting full vehicle wraps to freshen the look. I knew it was done before, but I guess it becomming more main stream with that crowd. If you go paint, I know there are flat finish clear coats to help with the scratches someone mentioned before. For example I know all the flat finish RAYS/VOLK wheels still have a clear coat, it's just a flat clear instead of gloss. Is it done yet....?

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