40th paint match

jlask370 · 05-28-2014, 02:55 PM

hey guys i purchased a new spoiler for the Z and having problems getting it painted to to matching the color. any input? ( NJ area )
thanks J

JARblue · 05-28-2014, 02:58 PM

What do you mean having problems? Any decent shop should have no troubles matching it for you. If you can't find a shop, try posting in a regional thread for some recommendations.

jlask370 · 05-28-2014, 08:04 PM

the two shops both said that they dont have the colors to properly match the code, but they are going to put down spray and try. however i want a perfect match.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

What do you mean having problems? Any decent shop should have no troubles matching it for you. If you can't find a shop, try posting in a regional thread for some recommendations.

Cbtech · 05-28-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jlask370

the two shops both said that they dont have the colors to properly match the code, but they are going to put down spray and try. however i want a perfect match.

I would check with the local dealership to see who does their paint work. They most likely will know what colors Nissan uses.

jlask370 · 05-28-2014, 08:32 PM

thanks man

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Originally Posted by Cbtech

I would check with the local dealership to see who does their paint work. They most likely will know what colors Nissan uses.

Ubetit · 05-29-2014, 01:35 PM

Paint matching isn't as easy as you guys think. Most of the re-sprays I see don't match and I can usually tell a re-sprayed panel from 10 feet away.

There are lots of variables in matching paint. You might have the proper code but that's just the start. There are a handful of major paint manufacturers and each may have several variations on 1 code. My Spa Yellow S2000 had like 5 variations from Glasurit alone. It's going to be trial and error if you want it almost perfect and most shops aren't willing to do it because it is time consuming and cost prohibitive on small parts.

My40thZ · 06-05-2014, 06:46 AM

Have your shop contact nissan the paint code is KAV. i have heard of shops being able to order the paint from nissan only because it was specially made paint color for the car. pain in the *** but adds to its rarity.

jlask370 · 06-08-2014, 06:43 PM

thanks man dealt with another shop this week and couldnt match it

T.lynch · 06-09-2014, 01:58 PM

I recommend Cavallo Autobody in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately I had a run in with a deer 2 weeks after I got the car. They were able to match the paint.

Ubetit · 06-10-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by My40thZ

Have your shop contact nissan the paint code is KAV. i have heard of shops being able to order the paint from nissan only because it was specially made paint color for the car. pain in the *** but adds to its rarity.

Nissan doesn't make paint. You may never know which one of the five major suppliers they used.

equalme · 06-11-2014, 03:36 AM

Find a shop that sprays waterborne paint. Waterborne sprays metallic paint more evenly than solvent based and waterborne is pretty much only offered as tier 1 line of paint.

05-28-2014, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
jlask370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 36 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 12	40th paint match hey guys i purchased a new spoiler for the Z and having problems getting it painted to to matching the color. any input? ( NJ area ) thanks J

05-28-2014, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	What do you mean having problems? Any decent shop should have no troubles matching it for you. If you can't find a shop, try posting in a regional thread for some recommendations. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-05-2014, 06:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
My40thZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 104 Drives: 40th Manuel Rep Power: 12	40th Paint code: KAV Have your shop contact nissan the paint code is KAV. i have heard of shops being able to order the paint from nissan only because it was specially made paint color for the car. pain in the *** but adds to its rarity.

06-11-2014, 03:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Find a shop that sprays waterborne paint. Waterborne sprays metallic paint more evenly than solvent based and waterborne is pretty much only offered as tier 1 line of paint. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

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05-29-2014, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 13	Paint matching isn't as easy as you guys think. Most of the re-sprays I see don't match and I can usually tell a re-sprayed panel from 10 feet away. There are lots of variables in matching paint. You might have the proper code but that's just the start. There are a handful of major paint manufacturers and each may have several variations on 1 code. My Spa Yellow S2000 had like 5 variations from Glasurit alone. It's going to be trial and error if you want it almost perfect and most shops aren't willing to do it because it is time consuming and cost prohibitive on small parts.

06-08-2014, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
jlask370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 36 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 12	thanks man dealt with another shop this week and couldnt match it

06-09-2014, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
T.lynch Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wilmington, de Posts: 45 Drives: '10 Anniversary #705 Rep Power: 11	I recommend Cavallo Autobody in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately I had a run in with a deer 2 weeks after I got the car. They were able to match the paint.