40th Paint color!!!!!!!

killergx001 · 08-28-2012, 12:35 AM

Have anyone had any luck matching the color? i might purchase a bodykit soon and i have no idea how i can match the paint! Any input will be appreciated. I think we all need this information! -_-

MattP725 · 08-28-2012, 10:59 AM

You won't be able to match the paint... a qualified body shop will... lots of people have had success matching it.

TheGreatOne · 08-28-2012, 02:13 PM

You "could" try Automotivetouchup.com Touch Up Paint, Aerosol Spray Paint and Touchup Paint Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup | 888-710-5192

I bought the Aerosol for my headlights and its spot on. But thats a headlight shroud. For the body I agree with Matt, Bodyshop!

FairladyZ · 08-28-2012, 03:30 PM

Pay top dollar for a high quality paint shop, give them the paint code.

shouldn't be hard for them.

pseftis · 05-02-2014, 01:51 AM

So that's the 8th or 9th attempt at matching my paint on my 40th.

Anyone have perfect match?? Would it be possible to send code or what was mixed and how. My cars been in the shop for 4 months.

These are all color chips done so far.

DEpointfive0 · 05-02-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pseftis

So that's the 8th or 9th attempt at matching my paint on my 40th.

Anyone have perfect match?? Would it be possible to send code or what was mixed and how. My cars been in the shop for 4 months.

These are all color chips done so far.

4 months?!?!?! You need a new shop...

How are they painting it too? Paiting it level? The direction it's painted and dries makes a big difference in how it looks when done

Oomicha3loo · 05-02-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

4 months?!?!?! You need a new shop...

How are they painting it too? Paiting it level? The direction it's painted and dries makes a big difference in how it looks when done

Lol wow, the color itself isn't that hard to match but if you're only painting the bumper it will never match the metal section. Most shop try to get it close to the OEM color in the rear bumper. If anything ask them to tint the color before they paint it on too.

DEpointfive0 · 05-02-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Oomicha3loo

Lol wow, the color itself isn't that hard to match but if you're only painting the bumper it will never match the metal section. Most shop try to get it close to the OEM color in the rear bumper. If anything ask them to tint the color before they paint it on too.

A good shop after 4 months would be smart enough to give it a base coat of white or silver or something and/or with a second layer of paint it shouldn't be even easier to get the color right

Oomicha3loo · 05-02-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

A good shop after 4 months would be smart enough to give it a base coat of white or silver or something and/or with a second layer of paint it shouldn't be even easier to get the color right

Yeah, just have them tint the color while you wait and you can be the judge of the color.

xtrordinary · 06-16-2014, 12:13 PM

looking at the picture just scares me since i need my rear bumper painted
since i got hit lightly... but needs new paint for sure

Paint code anyone? Painting process? please help OP and myself

theDreamer · 06-16-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xtrordinary

looking at the picture just scares me since i need my rear bumper painted
since i got hit lightly... but needs new paint for sure

Paint code anyone? Painting process? please help OP and myself

Paint code is KAV.
A good shop should not have a problem matching it, depending on where the incident occurred they may need to blend into another panel to help make sure it looks perfect.

Wolfenstein · 06-16-2014, 01:00 PM

Dreamer is correct, a skilled paint shop should not have a problem matching the color using the paint code which can be found in the driver's side door on a sticker right above the barcode with your vin number. He is also correct when saying that they may need to blend the fenders and the hood if the mix is even slightly off or if you paint is faded at all.

I just had the Stillen front end put on my car and we ordered the paint off the color code in my door and it turned out great!

08-28-2012, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
killergx001 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 329 Drives: 2010 370z 40th #560 Rep Power: 12	40th Paint color!!!!!!! Have anyone had any luck matching the color? i might purchase a bodykit soon and i have no idea how i can match the paint! Any input will be appreciated. I think we all need this information! -_-

08-28-2012, 02:13 PM	#3 (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	You "could" try Automotivetouchup.com Touch Up Paint, Aerosol Spray Paint and Touchup Paint Accessories \| AutomotiveTouchup \| 888-710-5192 I bought the Aerosol for my headlights and its spot on. But thats a headlight shroud. For the body I agree with Matt, Bodyshop! __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

05-02-2014, 01:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
pseftis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	So that's the 8th or 9th attempt at matching my paint on my 40th. Anyone have perfect match?? Would it be possible to send code or what was mixed and how. My cars been in the shop for 4 months. These are all color chips done so far. __________________ Stillen G3/Ark Grip CBE/Berk HFC/Evo-R Side Blades/Shine Spats/Ings+1rep-f.skirt/25mm/20mm/SPC R-Camber/Swift Spec-R/25R Oil Cooler/Custom 180 Headlights/UpRev

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	You won't be able to match the paint... a qualified body shop will... lots of people have had success matching it.

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xtrordinary Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21 Drives: 40th Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	looking at the picture just scares me since i need my rear bumper painted since i got hit lightly... but needs new paint for sure Paint code anyone? Painting process? please help OP and myself

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Wolfenstein Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cleveland Posts: 221 Drives: '13 Nismo \| '14 WRX Rep Power: 11	Dreamer is correct, a skilled paint shop should not have a problem matching the color using the paint code which can be found in the driver's side door on a sticker right above the barcode with your vin number. He is also correct when saying that they may need to blend the fenders and the hood if the mix is even slightly off or if you paint is faded at all. I just had the Stillen front end put on my car and we ordered the paint off the color code in my door and it turned out great!