Is now the time for a colour change?

Jjaden · 10-08-2011, 09:12 AM

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

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-08-2011, 10:10 AM

Well if your MB is magnetic black? Then hell yes paint it a new color. But if your MB is Monterrey blue? Leave it... that color will be a classic. I have gun metallic. Z GM and GT-R GM is exactly the same in shades. You get an extra coat of paint and an extra 2 coats of clear on the GT-R or vice versa? Gun metallic is the nicest gray nissan has out right now but brighter colors on sports cars look pretty hot.

Jjaden · 10-08-2011, 10:18 AM

The MB is Black. I live out in the country, and the car get's filthy very quickly.

Generally a day or two after washing it looks like it hasn't been washed in weeks.

I'm a big fan of Gun Metallic, there's also the colour of the Porsche 911 Turbo 2008 model, it comes in a gorgeous deep metallic grey, if I could find the paint code I'd go with that in a heatbeat.

SPOHN · 10-08-2011, 10:45 AM

Just have the car wrapped. The amount you would end up spending in paint you could do several wraps over time.

Jjaden · 10-08-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just have the car wrapped. The amount you would end up spending in paint you could do several wraps over time.

This is an option, but I still have the pay to have the parts I'm installing painted.

So I figure if having them all painted and installed costs 2500-3000k and a full repaint is 4000-4500 I might as well cough up the extra dough now?

themann1984 · 10-08-2011, 11:51 AM

Lambo orange!

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

Mt Tam I am · 10-08-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jjaden

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

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.

Jjaden · 10-08-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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.

For colour I want something dark silver, or gunmetal in colour. Also considering perhaps a matte gray.

It doesn't have to be a custom colour, as I like the 370z Gunmetal. Is it the same as the Nissan GTR gunmetal?

SPOHN · 10-08-2011, 03:48 PM

Get the same as our calipers. Thats a good gray. My wheels ate the same colors as our calipers but they call them gun black.

Lemers · 10-08-2011, 03:56 PM

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.

frost · 10-08-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

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.

I have to remember that colors look different on different cars. I (for example) LOVED brazen orange on my GTO, but don't think it will come off as nicely on the Z. I think white corvettes look like ass but love my white Z

Lemers · 10-08-2011, 04:01 PM

Your right about different colors looking different on different cars. But white looks like azz on any car.

frost · 10-08-2011, 04:17 PM

Obviously your jealousy of me not having swirl marks talking. I forgive you.

PapoZalsa · 10-08-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Obviously your jealousy of me not having swirl marks talking. I forgive you.

White is the best color, especially metallic white.

gurneyeagle · 10-08-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jjaden

For colour I want something dark silver, or gunmetal in colour. Also considering perhaps a matte gray.

It doesn't have to be a custom colour, as I like the 370z Gunmetal. Is it the same as the Nissan GTR gunmetal?

Yes, they are the same code - KAD.

10-08-2011, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jjaden Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 821 Drives: 370Z/MAT SILVER/6MT Rep Power: 17	Is now the time for a colour change? 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 __________________ F.I. / MR WORKS / VOLKS / UAM / CARBON SIGNAL / SHINE AUTO Jjaden's W.I.P. http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...pic-heavy.html Last edited by Jjaden; 10-08-2011 at 09:21 AM.

10-08-2011, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jjaden Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 821 Drives: 370Z/MAT SILVER/6MT Rep Power: 17	The MB is Black. I live out in the country, and the car get's filthy very quickly. Generally a day or two after washing it looks like it hasn't been washed in weeks. I'm a big fan of Gun Metallic, there's also the colour of the Porsche 911 Turbo 2008 model, it comes in a gorgeous deep metallic grey, if I could find the paint code I'd go with that in a heatbeat. __________________ F.I. / MR WORKS / VOLKS / UAM / CARBON SIGNAL / SHINE AUTO Jjaden's W.I.P. http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...pic-heavy.html

10-08-2011, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Just have the car wrapped. The amount you would end up spending in paint you could do several wraps over time. __________________

10-08-2011, 03:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Get the same as our calipers. Thats a good gray. My wheels ate the same colors as our calipers but they call them gun black. __________________

10-08-2011, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	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. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-08-2011, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Well if your MB is magnetic black? Then hell yes paint it a new color. But if your MB is Monterrey blue? Leave it... that color will be a classic. I have gun metallic. Z GM and GT-R GM is exactly the same in shades. You get an extra coat of paint and an extra 2 coats of clear on the GT-R or vice versa? Gun metallic is the nicest gray nissan has out right now but brighter colors on sports cars look pretty hot.

10-08-2011, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 16	Lambo orange! The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

10-08-2011, 04:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Your right about different colors looking different on different cars. But white looks like azz on any car. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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