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Here is an idea for ya!:tup:

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Originally Posted by Jjaden (Post 1349273)

I'll be installing a new front bumper, fenders, hood, spoiler, rear bumper, side skirts at the end of the month.

I'm considering a colour change, any ideas on the price difference between having all my parts painted, or just doing and entire re-paint of the car?

Obviously changing the entire car colour will be more expensive, but since I am having 75% of the exterior replaced and painted anyways I would think now would be the ideal time?

I'm leaning heavily towards either a dark gunmetalic (GT-R) colour or doing a matte silver.

Something that doesn't show scratches or dirt, I'm really sick of having to wash my car 2x weekly(currently black) just so it doesn't look filthy.

Any thoughts or price estimates?

Thanks

Re-painting a car slaughters value in my book. I would just leave it alone and trade up to a model you like better in due time. If you plan on being buried in the car, sure, spend the $4-6K it will take to do a color change, but otherwise, why?

No, MAACO and the like won't do a color change correctly, lol It's going to COST. The engine, all the under-hood stuffings, the interior, everything must come out. Not cheap. Not guaranteed to go back in the same.

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Originally Posted by God-Speed (Post 1349711)

Here is an idea for ya!:tup:

This is exactly what I am looking for!

First picture is bang on, the second car is probably the same car, different lightning right? I love that colour!

This and the deep blue colour that GTR's come in, are my two favorite's right now...

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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1349642)

If you paint it a new color paint it something that Nissan doesn't offer. British racing green or midnight blue are my choices. Burnt orange if you like brighter colors.

Agreed. You'd be crazy to get a custom gray/white/black paint job

I'd go with that midnight purple from house of kolor or whatever it's called. And that's coming from a guy with a yellow car so you know it's gotta be good!! :icon17:

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Originally Posted by God-Speed (Post 1349711)

Here is an idea for ya!:tup:

That thing is friggin bad azzzz!!! For a GTR not a Z.

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Originally Posted by Jjaden (Post 1349789)

This is exactly what I am looking for!

First picture is bang on, the second car is probably the same car, different lightning right? I love that colour!

This and the deep blue colour that GTR's come in, are my two favorite's right now...

I think you found your color.

It might be too dark to keep clean but certainly better than black. The deep blue might be tougher. I have no experience with these colors. Does any one else?

If you're having trouble keeping your car clean already I would stay away from a matte finish, it's a complete PIA.

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1349439)

I wanted to get a custom color (Cobalt Green) at purchase and I was laughed at. I have since learned to love silver. It is great in the sun, dirt shows minimally, and low on the police radar. No way would I pick BS as a custom color though. Too common.

OP: any other clues about your likes and dislikes color wise? Do you want stock or any color will do? Yellow- CY stands out, and is unusual on a Z, but I imagine must be hard to keep clean, same for "themann1984: Lambo orange!" suggestion.

X2 on the green, when i re-paint my car i'm thinking green.

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Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 1349980)

If you're having trouble keeping your car clean already I would stay away from a matte finish, it's a complete PIA.

Can you put a clear-bra over a matte finish?

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Originally Posted by Jjaden (Post 1350106)

Can you put a clear-bra over a matte finish?

It will turn it gloss most likely. The adhesive will fill in the texture and the slick surface of the clear-bra will act like/look like a clear-coat.

That is just an educated guess based on how it "fixes" road-rash and small scratches if they aren't too bad when applied on regular clear-coat paint.

You have to agree with captain little limp noodle or the roids will make his tiny head splode.

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 1350691)

You have to agree with captain little limp noodle or the roids will make his tiny head splode.

Err not sure who that's directed at?

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Originally Posted by Jjaden (Post 1350715)

Err not sure who that's directed at?

Not you my good man. He knows he knows.

How about matte lambo blue. Hot hot...