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

phelan · 12-08-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

I'm waiting till Fontana to start it all but most is ready and lined up.

1. Pulley's, hoses and some more carbon arrived so I'll put that on soon (A Pillars in carbon are on order)
2. After Fontana the car is going in. They are removing every body panel, sanding it down a bit and putting a nice primer then a sealer coat. He said the sealer will look just like this pic, won't soak up water but wont shine too much either. Thought about the vinyl but I really dont care about resale, I'm keeping this car for me and maybe my son some day. All carbon is staying as is...
3. Taking the badges and wheels to a powder coater, going all black. He wants 75 a wheel which also includes labor to pop the tires off and on. He will throw the badges in. I MAY get new wheels though but only if I find something this week.
4. Tint was done last week.
5. Headlights are off to San Diego to be blacked out...may or may not do LED's. Wife really likes LED's but I'm still not sure.

I should have it all done in a few weeks, maybe less. Really stuck on the wheel thing. That GTR looks great!

Watch for pics soon and all your help has been great, can't thank you enough for the advice!

My car is like your car's little brother...need to get the pulley installed on mine too, and some paint / powercoat jobs.

Looking forward to meeting you at the Fontana meet

whoady4shoady · 12-08-2009, 06:52 AM

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

motoextreme · 12-08-2009, 10:08 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, 01:01 PM

do it

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 04:54 PM

Just Do It ™

motoextreme · 12-08-2009, 05:34 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, 05:55 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, 02:56 AM

in for updates, and i would say go matte.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 07:30 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, 10:12 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, 11:12 AM

+1 on the vinyl vote...

motoextreme · 12-12-2009, 12:06 AM

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, 03:41 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....?

motoextreme · 12-12-2009, 10:17 AM

Thanks man, I think so too.

It goes in on Tuesday, had to wait for the fontana meet and some other parts to come in.

I wont have it back for about 10 days or so but trust me, I'll share a ton of pics when she comes home. Can't wait!!

FuszNissan · 12-12-2009, 11:36 AM

I love matte black, reminds me of the lambo

12-08-2009, 06:52 AM	#62 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 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 06:55 AM.

12-08-2009, 10:08 AM	#63 (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, 04:54 PM	#65 (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, 05:34 PM	#66 (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, 05:55 PM	#67 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	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)

12-08-2009, 01:01 PM	#64 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	do it

12-10-2009, 02:56 AM	#68 (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, 10:12 AM	#70 (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, 11:12 AM	#71 (permalink)
sylenze Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal/SB county Posts: 222 Drives: 370z 6mt+SP PG Rep Power: 16	+1 on the vinyl vote...

12-12-2009, 12:06 AM	#72 (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, 03:41 AM	#73 (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....?

12-12-2009, 10:17 AM	#74 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Thanks man, I think so too. It goes in on Tuesday, had to wait for the fontana meet and some other parts to come in. I wont have it back for about 10 days or so but trust me, I'll share a ton of pics when she comes home. Can't wait!! __________________ 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, 11:36 AM	#75 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I love matte black, reminds me of the lambo __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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