Complete Repaint to Different Color?

ZKindaGuy · 11-10-2009, 08:49 PM

I'm toying with the idea of going from Pearl White to Monterey Blue. I love my Pearl White with the Persimmon Interior but I think the Monterey Blue + Persimmon looks really sharp as well.

Has anyone ever had their 370Z or 350Z completely repainted including all the non-displayed areas of the body panels? I am curious as to what such a (quality) paint job costs and the average turn-around time?

dalparadise · 11-10-2009, 09:08 PM

It's a crazy idea that, in no way would ever make any financial sense. In fact, it would de-value your car in the long run. If you are hell bent on changing the color, you'd be better served (at least financially speaking) to choose a custom color that Nissan does not offer. Otherwise, it'll come off as a collision repair or a brain fart -- the latter being what you described.

dad · 11-10-2009, 09:13 PM

. That's a lot of money, and I'd choose a totally different color!

CrownR426 · 11-10-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

. That's a lot of money, and I'd choose a totally different color!

Be unique!
Don't be a follower be a trend setter mayne!

dalparadise · 11-10-2009, 09:32 PM

Another way to look at it would be to sell your car, take the hit, and buy a Monterrey Blue replacement (perhaps gently used or a 2009 holdover). You can take the money you'd spend on a re-paint and put it into buying (or better, trading, the seats) if you can't find one with Persimmon interior.

I guarantee you will make out better in the long run, if not in the immediate transaction.

vash_241987 · 11-10-2009, 09:33 PM

lambo orange

love that color

Slidefox · 11-10-2009, 09:40 PM

Lamborghini Blue... Love It!!

kannibul · 11-10-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

. That's a lot of money, and I'd choose a totally different color!

I agree, different color or something custom...

molamann · 11-11-2009, 12:26 AM

I vote the purple that Vishnu paints on their cars.

JNguyen · 11-11-2009, 12:31 AM

What if painting your entire car the same color but a different shade so you don't have to paint the hidden parts?

DJcuetip · 11-11-2009, 06:20 AM

my car is repainted lambo gunmetal

Colesy · 11-11-2009, 08:07 AM

If you want the Monterey Blue, just trade your car without de-valuing it so much.

koeppelnissan · 11-11-2009, 09:48 AM

You'd spend $4-5k for a good paint job and you're car will be worth $4-5k less as well! It wouls work out to the same as trading it in for a new one, so either do something custom that you love, or find a slightly pre-owned and you'll be better off!

imag · 11-11-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

You'd spend $4-5k for a good paint job and you're car will be worth $4-5k less as well! It wouls work out to the same as trading it in for a new one, so either do something custom that you love, or find a slightly pre-owned and you'll be better off!

Agreed. The best is just to find a way to be happy with what you got. For just some of the money you'd spend repainting and devaluing, you could get some top-line black wheels - they work well with white IMHO.

sylenze · 11-11-2009, 12:28 PM

or you can get it vinyl wrapped...

11-10-2009, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	Complete Repaint to Different Color? I'm toying with the idea of going from Pearl White to Monterey Blue. I love my Pearl White with the Persimmon Interior but I think the Monterey Blue + Persimmon looks really sharp as well. Has anyone ever had their 370Z or 350Z completely repainted including all the non-displayed areas of the body panels? I am curious as to what such a (quality) paint job costs and the average turn-around time?

11-10-2009, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	. That's a lot of money, and I'd choose a totally different color! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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JNguyen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 302 Drives: 2010 UFO TypeS Rep Power: 16	What if painting your entire car the same color but a different shade so you don't have to paint the hidden parts? __________________ TEAM OUTCAST

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dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	It's a crazy idea that, in no way would ever make any financial sense. In fact, it would de-value your car in the long run. If you are hell bent on changing the color, you'd be better served (at least financially speaking) to choose a custom color that Nissan does not offer. Otherwise, it'll come off as a collision repair or a brain fart -- the latter being what you described.

11-10-2009, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	Another way to look at it would be to sell your car, take the hit, and buy a Monterrey Blue replacement (perhaps gently used or a 2009 holdover). You can take the money you'd spend on a re-paint and put it into buying (or better, trading, the seats) if you can't find one with Persimmon interior. I guarantee you will make out better in the long run, if not in the immediate transaction.

11-10-2009, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 16	lambo orange love that color

11-11-2009, 12:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I vote the purple that Vishnu paints on their cars.

11-11-2009, 06:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	my car is repainted lambo gunmetal

11-11-2009, 08:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Colesy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 45 Drives: Red 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	If you want the Monterey Blue, just trade your car without de-valuing it so much.

11-11-2009, 09:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 17	You'd spend $4-5k for a good paint job and you're car will be worth $4-5k less as well! It wouls work out to the same as trading it in for a new one, so either do something custom that you love, or find a slightly pre-owned and you'll be better off!

11-11-2009, 12:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
sylenze Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal/SB county Posts: 222 Drives: 370z 6mt+SP PG Rep Power: 16	or you can get it vinyl wrapped...