Should I paint my Z Daytona Blue?

370zproject · 08-08-2010, 02:52 PM

if u got the money do it

Trips · 08-08-2010, 02:54 PM

Save the Cash and Invest it.

fullmonty · 08-08-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Save the Cash and Invest it.

I don't think repainting your new car is a really good idea.

sonic370 · 08-08-2010, 06:11 PM

i wouldn't repaint. i'm no expert but you would never get the return back on your money unless you plan on keeping it for a long time.

flame on guys but i think monterey blue looks better.

SophiaZ · 08-08-2010, 06:15 PM

A good paint job will run probably around 6k. I got quoted $3600 when I was thinking about painting mine pearl white...and that was leaving the hood, hatch, and roof black. I'm again thinking about doing it...

Zsteve · 08-08-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

A good paint job will run probably around 6k. I got quoted $3600 when I was thinking about painting mine pearl white...and that was leaving the hood, hatch, and roof black. I'm again thinking about doing it...

I think that will take away from the Zs lines as you will try to concentrate on the the two tone instead.

Waiz · 08-08-2010, 09:01 PM

Repairing a few things of the really bad things and adding a clearbra is a better idea.

Zsteve · 08-08-2010, 09:13 PM

say no to the clear bra, on the car atleast. On .............. yea.

Lemers · 08-08-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

say no to the clear bra, on the car atleast. On .............. yea.

I say no ALL bras

ZPirate · 08-08-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by areyouin729

I have a black Z and I've given up trying to keep the paint looking nice, it's apparent as we all know that Nissan's paint is on pair with Maaco.

Instead of trying to fix all the spots and what not, I have decided I'm going to paint the car.

I love Daytona Blue, how do you think it would look and what would a good paint job cost? I'm guessing at least $3500

Hey that's my car!

Love Daytona Blue. Ordered that car in August 2002 after only seeing a small paint sample. Best color on the 350Z.

ZPirate · 08-09-2010, 08:35 AM

BTW here is what it looks like today.

PapoZalsa · 08-09-2010, 10:56 PM

Since the car is black, I would go with charcoal gray. That way you don't have to paint to engine bay and might get away with some other spots and save some money.

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Hey that's my car!

Love Daytona Blue. Ordered that car in August 2002 after only seeing a small paint sample. Best color on the 350Z.

I debate that statement....

areyouin729 · 08-18-2010, 09:39 PM

decided not to paint it, I figure if I keep the 370Z and hang on to it, I will prob do it down the road. I just hate the quality paint Nissan used, I didn't have this issue with my 350Z and my 300ZX paint looked better at 13 years old. Guess you can't win them all.

Zsteve · 08-18-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by areyouin729

decided not to paint it, I figure if I keep the 370Z and hang on to it, I will prob do it down the road. I just hate the quality paint Nissan used, I didn't have this issue with my 350Z and my 300ZX paint looked better at 13 years old. Guess you can't win them all.

you can still get it repainted the same color and have it done show room quality for alot less than repainting it a new color. I had my front bumper repainted when it was hit by road debrie and it looked and felt way better than factory paint.

areyouin729 · 08-18-2010, 09:53 PM

^ that's what I'm thinking

ZPirate, beautiful car

I remember driving to community college back in Fall 02 and I pulled into a store to grab breakfast and I saw my first DB 350Z and was in total awe...memory replays in my head as clear as the day I saw it. I should have just bought one instead I bought a RSX-S not realizing that the base Z was a couple $1000 more at best.

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08-08-2010, 02:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	if u got the money do it __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

08-08-2010, 02:54 PM	#32 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Save the Cash and Invest it. __________________

08-08-2010, 09:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	say no to the clear bra, on the car atleast. On .............. yea. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

08-09-2010, 08:35 AM	#41 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	BTW here is what it looks like today. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

08-08-2010, 06:11 PM	#34 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i wouldn't repaint. i'm no expert but you would never get the return back on your money unless you plan on keeping it for a long time. flame on guys but i think monterey blue looks better.

08-08-2010, 06:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	A good paint job will run probably around 6k. I got quoted $3600 when I was thinking about painting mine pearl white...and that was leaving the hood, hatch, and roof black. I'm again thinking about doing it...

08-08-2010, 09:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Repairing a few things of the really bad things and adding a clearbra is a better idea.

08-18-2010, 09:39 PM	#43 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 43 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	decided not to paint it, I figure if I keep the 370Z and hang on to it, I will prob do it down the road. I just hate the quality paint Nissan used, I didn't have this issue with my 350Z and my 300ZX paint looked better at 13 years old. Guess you can't win them all.

08-18-2010, 09:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 43 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	^ that's what I'm thinking ZPirate, beautiful car I remember driving to community college back in Fall 02 and I pulled into a store to grab breakfast and I saw my first DB 350Z and was in total awe...memory replays in my head as clear as the day I saw it. I should have just bought one instead I bought a RSX-S not realizing that the base Z was a couple $1000 more at best.

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