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

darkROAM_1 · 12-03-2009, 08:38 PM

Just be sure the registration and insurance is updated when you paint it. Nothing major, just in case for random annoyances.

I so want mine a matte black. If you've done any powder coating, I want a "solar black" style finish on the pain and solar black wheels. It's basically a very sheen, almost metallic flat black. Wish I had pics of it. It's also the most expensive "flat black" as far as powder coating is concerned >.<

All-in-all, post pics when it's done so I can drool over it

370Zsteve · 12-03-2009, 08:38 PM

Possible it could be mistaken for this bad boy if the light is right

motoextreme · 12-03-2009, 08:41 PM

HOLLY SH#$!!

That's it!!!!

Gloss Black wheels, that same flat black. blacked out headlights and door handles done too.

Wish me luck! After the car show tonight I'm pulling the car apart, going to do it in panels rather then a whole shot. Same way I did my 67 camaro, looks better that way

370Zsteve · 12-03-2009, 08:46 PM

Good luck Moto! In for pics!

frost · 12-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Luck not needed, this is an obvious win.

theDreamer · 12-03-2009, 08:49 PM

In for the win!!!!

frost · 12-03-2009, 08:54 PM

theDreamer · 12-03-2009, 08:56 PM

370Zsteve · 12-03-2009, 09:13 PM

Mike · 12-03-2009, 09:33 PM

It will looks awesome no doubt. But, I have to just put in a little word of caution. When I had custom paint done on my Corvette, I really wanted the flat black. The paint shop owner talked me out of it. If anything ever scratches it, you can't buff it out, as the paint will become glossy and it will show fingerprints and other little things really badly.

That said, go for it! I have been thinking about a flat black wrap for mine as well.

crand002 · 12-03-2009, 09:52 PM

Do flat black vinyl instead.

NewlyIMPORTed · 12-03-2009, 10:38 PM

i wouldnt do it just flat black your wheels and keep it silver. resale would be a b***h

motoextreme · 12-04-2009, 02:00 AM

I dont care about Resale...I'm paying this bad boy off pretty quick. Its a keeper!

Just came home to my new Red Radiator hoses, my new carbon door sills and some other box...not sure what it is yet.

I'm doing it.

So I know this is the Z forum but I just got back from the LA Auto Show preview, cool thing about the preview its catered, you can sit in the cars and all the drinks you can handle. Unfortunately this year, Ferrari and Lambo didnt show but there's some sick rides! If you don't mind I'm going to post the pictures in an album, wait till you see some of these bentleys, Custom cars etc... I took pictures of them all so I'll add them right now.

Here's the crazy thing. I run into my neighbor that I haven't seen for about 6 months. He said what do you think about that new SLS Benz with the Gull wing doors? I said its SICK...son of a gun bought one, they deliver it next year. I feel about 1" tall right now...HAHAH

So....check out my new album in a few minutes, I kept it ONLY cars, no pics of my ugly mug.

If I can't get my car back by Fontana I'll have to put the paint off for a week but it will be done soon!!

Thanks again!

schrute · 12-04-2009, 04:03 AM

Can't wait to see this.

In for the pics of WIN.

motoextreme · 12-05-2009, 02:02 AM

So good news and bad...

Good is I think we worked out a fair price. I'm an idiot though.. When I bought my Z from Covina Nissan they only had black and I made them trade another dealer for this silver one.

Now I'm going flat black I really should of bought the damn black one, that way this paint would of been MUCH less as I wouldnt have to worry about the jambs and such, that's where the $$ is. I'm infamous for pissing away money...oh well.

Bad news (other then being an idiot) is he can start Monday but I wont have it back for about 10 days. I'm really looking forward to the Fontana meet so I'm going to wait until that following Monday to get started.

Going to do the lights as well, I'm really on the fence about the LED's...really dont like the flash but they do make it look a bit different.

I really want to shave the handles, don't much care for the stock ones but I love the keyless function. Wonder if you could just put that button somewhere else. Anyone, powdercoated the stock handles, suppose I could do that.

Trying to get it all sorted now so the car is only out of commish for a little while. Any thoughts?

PS. Definitely gloss black wheels, black lights, a little more carbon and all else flat black..

12-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#17 (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	Possible it could be mistaken for this bad boy if the light is right __________________ 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.

12-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	HOLLY SH#$!! That's it!!!! Gloss Black wheels, that same flat black. blacked out headlights and door handles done too. Wish me luck! After the car show tonight I'm pulling the car apart, going to do it in panels rather then a whole shot. Same way I did my 67 camaro, looks better that way __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-03-2009, 08:46 PM	#19 (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	Good luck Moto! In for pics! __________________ 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.

12-03-2009, 08:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	In for the win!!!! __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	__________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
darkROAM_1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oak Cliff Posts: 78 Drives: 09 MB 370 base/sport Rep Power: 15	Just be sure the registration and insurance is updated when you paint it. Nothing major, just in case for random annoyances. I so want mine a matte black. If you've done any powder coating, I want a "solar black" style finish on the pain and solar black wheels. It's basically a very sheen, almost metallic flat black. Wish I had pics of it. It's also the most expensive "flat black" as far as powder coating is concerned >.< All-in-all, post pics when it's done so I can drool over it

12-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Luck not needed, this is an obvious win.

12-03-2009, 08:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0

12-03-2009, 09:13 PM	#24 (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	__________________ 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.

12-03-2009, 09:33 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	It will looks awesome no doubt. But, I have to just put in a little word of caution. When I had custom paint done on my Corvette, I really wanted the flat black. The paint shop owner talked me out of it. If anything ever scratches it, you can't buff it out, as the paint will become glossy and it will show fingerprints and other little things really badly. That said, go for it! I have been thinking about a flat black wrap for mine as well. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-03-2009, 09:52 PM	#26 (permalink)
crand002 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 10 Drives: 06' STi Rep Power: 16	Do flat black vinyl instead.

12-03-2009, 10:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	i wouldnt do it just flat black your wheels and keep it silver. resale would be a b***h

12-04-2009, 02:00 AM	#28 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	I dont care about Resale...I'm paying this bad boy off pretty quick. Its a keeper! Just came home to my new Red Radiator hoses, my new carbon door sills and some other box...not sure what it is yet. I'm doing it. So I know this is the Z forum but I just got back from the LA Auto Show preview, cool thing about the preview its catered, you can sit in the cars and all the drinks you can handle. Unfortunately this year, Ferrari and Lambo didnt show but there's some sick rides! If you don't mind I'm going to post the pictures in an album, wait till you see some of these bentleys, Custom cars etc... I took pictures of them all so I'll add them right now. Here's the crazy thing. I run into my neighbor that I haven't seen for about 6 months. He said what do you think about that new SLS Benz with the Gull wing doors? I said its SICK...son of a gun bought one, they deliver it next year. I feel about 1" tall right now...HAHAH So....check out my new album in a few minutes, I kept it ONLY cars, no pics of my ugly mug. If I can't get my car back by Fontana I'll have to put the paint off for a week but it will be done soon!! Thanks again! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-04-2009, 04:03 AM	#29 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Can't wait to see this. In for the pics of WIN. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

12-05-2009, 02:02 AM	#30 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	So good news and bad... Good is I think we worked out a fair price. I'm an idiot though.. When I bought my Z from Covina Nissan they only had black and I made them trade another dealer for this silver one. Now I'm going flat black I really should of bought the damn black one, that way this paint would of been MUCH less as I wouldnt have to worry about the jambs and such, that's where the $$ is. I'm infamous for pissing away money...oh well. Bad news (other then being an idiot) is he can start Monday but I wont have it back for about 10 days. I'm really looking forward to the Fontana meet so I'm going to wait until that following Monday to get started. Going to do the lights as well, I'm really on the fence about the LED's...really dont like the flash but they do make it look a bit different. I really want to shave the handles, don't much care for the stock ones but I love the keyless function. Wonder if you could just put that button somewhere else. Anyone, powdercoated the stock handles, suppose I could do that. Trying to get it all sorted now so the car is only out of commish for a little while. Any thoughts? PS. Definitely gloss black wheels, black lights, a little more carbon and all else flat black.. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports Last edited by motoextreme; 12-05-2009 at 02:03 AM. Reason: error

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