Has anyone tried OEM paint your own Z?

Zeetah · 05-11-2014, 10:50 PM

since bodyshops do crappy jobs or atleast its hard to find a place that does a real good job and also affordable. Was wondering if anyone has attempted to paint there own Z with OEM paint

zefaulter · 05-11-2014, 11:03 PM

It's not hard finding a good body shop. Just gotta listen to other members' experience.

I would and have painted small parts that are replaceable but not the body

Quantum · 05-11-2014, 11:49 PM

Does touch up paint count? lol jk

kenchan · 05-12-2014, 08:29 AM

I've done small pieces.

Zteve · 05-12-2014, 08:33 AM

small pieces ok, but painting a car yourself is not like taking a spray can to a wall. not anything i woud suggest you try yourself if you have never done anything like this before and if you have, got access to the right equipment and facilities to do this.

kenchan · 05-12-2014, 12:08 PM

yah, problem with rattle cans is its pressure dropping as you spray.

would definitely need an airbrush and compressor to do large pieces.

Zeetah · 05-12-2014, 04:32 PM

i would have bought the right equipment, if affordable, and i sure wouldnt mind changing the color of my Z at will or other pieces.

kenchan · 05-12-2014, 04:33 PM

yah, i should take some air brushing lessons so that i can paint my car.

ZeroZeta · 05-12-2014, 10:14 PM

Airbrushing and cars...

kenchan · 05-13-2014, 11:53 AM

lol, not like that.

Chuck33079 · 05-13-2014, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeetah

i would have bought the right equipment, if affordable, and i sure wouldnt mind changing the color of my Z at will or other pieces.

Paintng a car worth a damn is a far bigger undertaking than you're giving it credit for. You're far better off asking local guys for a good body shop, and then taking their recommendation.

kenchan · 05-13-2014, 01:47 PM

lol'ed @ "onzedge likes this."

Zeetah · 05-13-2014, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Paintng a car worth a damn is a far bigger undertaking than you're giving it credit for. You're far better off asking local guys for a good body shop, and then taking their recommendation.

ya im sure, otherwise most people would be doing it, just wishful thinking.. maybe ill find a wrecked car and practice lol or not

equalme · 05-13-2014, 10:01 PM

Prepping correctly is the hardest and time consuming part. Spraying is actually fairly easy with the correct equipment.

05-11-2014, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zeetah Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Z Posts: 395 Drives: z12 Rep Power: 11	Has anyone tried OEM paint your own Z? since bodyshops do crappy jobs or atleast its hard to find a place that does a real good job and also affordable. Was wondering if anyone has attempted to paint there own Z with OEM paint

05-12-2014, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	small pieces ok, but painting a car yourself is not like taking a spray can to a wall. not anything i woud suggest you try yourself if you have never done anything like this before and if you have, got access to the right equipment and facilities to do this. kenchan likes this. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

05-12-2014, 10:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Airbrushing and cars... onzedge likes this. Last edited by ZeroZeta; 05-12-2014 at 10:16 PM.

05-13-2014, 11:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol, not like that. DEpointfive0 likes this.

05-13-2014, 10:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Prepping correctly is the hardest and time consuming part. Spraying is actually fairly easy with the correct equipment. GaleForce likes this. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

05-11-2014, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	It's not hard finding a good body shop. Just gotta listen to other members' experience. I would and have painted small parts that are replaceable but not the body

05-11-2014, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Quantum Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: British Columbia Posts: 50 Drives: '14 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 11	Does touch up paint count? lol jk

05-12-2014, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I've done small pieces.

05-12-2014, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, problem with rattle cans is its pressure dropping as you spray. would definitely need an airbrush and compressor to do large pieces.

05-12-2014, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zeetah Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Z Posts: 395 Drives: z12 Rep Power: 11	i would have bought the right equipment, if affordable, and i sure wouldnt mind changing the color of my Z at will or other pieces.

05-12-2014, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i should take some air brushing lessons so that i can paint my car.

05-13-2014, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol'ed @ "onzedge likes this."

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