Aerosol Paint

DWG · 02-18-2012, 09:40 AM

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

wheee! · 02-18-2012, 10:12 AM

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.

gurneyeagle · 02-18-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWG

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

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!

TheGreatOne · 02-19-2012, 08:31 AM

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

DWG · 03-03-2012, 12:36 PM

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:

After:

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!

6MT · 03-03-2012, 12:59 PM

Nice job!

wheee! · 03-03-2012, 01:00 PM

Looks good! nice puppy....

LMBmikeZ · 03-03-2012, 01:00 PM

Definitely looks better! Good job! +1repped

TheGreatOne · 03-04-2012, 12:12 AM

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

40thThree7D · 03-04-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

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!

TheGreatOne · 03-05-2012, 03:26 PM

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

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

LMBmikeZ · 03-05-2012, 08:38 PM

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

+1 REP!

TheGreatOne · 03-05-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

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.

40thThree7D · 03-07-2012, 07:16 PM

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

Great job!!

TheGreatOne · 03-07-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40thThree7D

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

Great job!!

Thanks

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

02-18-2012, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
DWG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Altamonte Springs Posts: 21 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 13	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

02-18-2012, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	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. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-19-2012, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	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 __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-03-2012, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
DWG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Altamonte Springs Posts: 21 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 13	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: After: 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!

03-03-2012, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	Nice job! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-03-2012, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Looks good! nice puppy.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-03-2012, 01:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	Definitely looks better! Good job! +1repped __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

03-04-2012, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Looks good, I got the aerosol paint too and just finishing up my headlights, will show the results soon! __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-05-2012, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	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 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 __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-05-2012, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	NICE!! I really like this! did your headlights come apart easily? +1 REP! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

03-07-2012, 07:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
40thThree7D Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 53 Drives: 40th anniversary 370 Rep Power: 14	I was thinking about doing the same thing...satin base and KAV rings. Please post a pic of them installed Great job!!

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