Aerosol Paint
 

I want to make a color matching license plate frame for my wife's 40th, but Nissan only sells touch up paint with a brush. Has anyone used Automotivetouchup.com and if so, how did it match up? The have our KAV paint code listed as an option.

2010 Nissan 370Z Touch Up Paint Colors


Thanks,
David

Most higher end body shop supply stores will sell you a can of spray paint with your colour in it if you supply them the VIN and possibly the paint code. No big deal. I think it sells for about $40 a can in Edmonton Alberta, probably cheaper in the states.

David - I've used their products on two different cars with excellent results. Proper preparation is a must - degrease, sand, degrease, prime, sand, paint, clearcoat.

Godd Luck!

Good recommendation, I've heard good things about them, seeing this post made me pull the trigger on a 12oz Aerosol can and plastic promoter.

I mentioned getting OEM paint to a buddy of mine who is the "know it all" of car stuff and he was surprised i could get it in a 12oz spray can...so I jumped on it lol

recap
 

Well, since I mentioned what I was planning with the paint I thought I would show you the final product. I bought the 12 oz. aerosol can and used it to paint a metal picture frame. While I was at it I purchased a plastic frame cover that has a bronze shade to it.

Before:
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/o...IMG_0719-1.jpg


After:
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/o...IMG_0720-1.jpg

The glare in the photo makes the color of the car look lighter than the frame but it is much closer in real life. Same with the plate cover, the glare is only in the photo.

It's already getting admiring looks!
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/o...IMG_0721-1.jpg

Nice job!

Looks good! nice puppy....

Definitely looks better! Good job! +1repped

Looks good, I got the aerosol paint too and just finishing up my headlights, will show the results soon!

NICE...I just placed an order for the paint as well, and plan to do that same. Post pics when you get a chance!

So they come in some nice can's, good spray quality. I got the adhesion promoter for the plastic (probably didn't need it) and the base coat

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/Paint1-1.jpg


On the first headlight, I was trying to be more careful than anything so didn't take lots of pics but will take much more on the 2nd headlight. You can still see the KAV paint color compared to Satin Black, I'm very happy with it

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/Paint2-1.jpg

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/w...dlights3-1.jpg

NICE!! I really like this! did your headlights come apart easily?


+1 REP!

Thanks

Had to muscle it a bit, but not too bad. I did the oven technique, on 250 for about 14 minutes.

Wasn't too bad once it started to separate. Actually pressing it back together is harder for sure.

I was thinking about doing the same thing...satin base and KAV rings. Please post a pic of them installed :)

Great job!!

Thanks :tiphat:

Yup, will do next week! Car is still stored at my buddies place and I put it back on the road next wednesday so thats when I'll be putting the headlights back on...stay tuned

Installed pic from today.

We just had a meet so i'm sure I'll get more close up shots from some of the photogs.


http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/w...36728182_n.jpg

Looks great, wanting to do the same thing with mine. How long did it take you all in? Did you upgrade any lighting?

Thanks, wasn't too bad. I did it over 2 days but honestly, I would say the whole process took 5-6 hrs

If u include taking bumpers and lights out and putting them back in, then its like what others say, 8-10 hours but just working on the headlights...4 hrs because of waiting for coats to try and putting it back together and adding more sealant because of being careful

Didn't upgrade any lighting...might have done Halo's if I had the patience and know how.

Awesome... post more pics if you have any. This may have to be my next project.

Looks good buddy! +1 repped good job

NECRO BUMP!!

Has anyone paint matched their headlights for a corvette look? That's what I'm interested in doing, and painting the shrouds a gloss black. I found automotivetouchup.com as well and it looks very intriguing.

Also, how many cans should I need for a good job? One can per headlight (two total)?

Edit: Doubt this will get many responses in this section.. :/