Urethane front lip paint and install

Zboy89 · 08-21-2015, 03:04 PM

Hey guys!

I ordered a urethane SL replica front lip from eBay. It's black and I'm not very pleased with the way it looks (cheap black plastic). So I obviously want to paint it Pearl White (body color). Now, I don't have cash lying around to pay a paint shop $200-300 which means that I will make this a DIY project.

Do you recommend sanding it down/priming/painting my self? If it's a good idea, I'll just order OEM PW spray paint online and some clear coat to do the job.

Zbrah · 08-21-2015, 03:08 PM

Good luck.

JARblue · 08-21-2015, 03:09 PM

It depends on your expectations. Pearl White is the most difficult color to paint.

If you haven't done this sort of thing before and want it to look right, I would just hold off and save your money until you can afford to pay a professional.

If your standards for paint matching aren't that high to begin with, then a DIY project might be a good option for you.

kenchan · 08-21-2015, 03:23 PM

yep, how about you paint it matte black or try one of the 4D CF wraps?

AntiVenom · 08-21-2015, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, how about you paint it matte black or try one of the 4D CF wraps?

One of these two will probably yield better results than trying to match the pw

xxZxx · 08-22-2015, 11:10 AM

Shouldn't be that much to paint..BUT when I installed mine they needed way better double sided tape then provided. I paid $100 to paint and 65 to install but they said it was a PITA..

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Zboy89 · 08-22-2015, 10:46 PM

Mine comes with screws and brackets. Also, can't I get a good match rattle can from automotivetouchup.com?

I intend to paint it all PW and then plastidip the center black.

Zboy89 · 08-24-2015, 03:23 PM

I might just paint the sides and not even bother painting the center...since I will dip it black. What say? I plan to prep A LOT and sand it, clean, adhesion promoter, primer, coat, coat, coat, clear.

Zboy89 · 08-25-2015, 03:13 PM

I want to maintain the PW on the body and not introduce black/CF.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, how about you paint it matte black or try one of the 4D CF wraps?

shika805 · 08-25-2015, 11:58 PM

I do my own paint on my car with spray can, and have had very good results. In my opinion 40th anniversary quarts is the most difficult paint to match with our Z's. Here are links to my threads.

DIY Paint Project #2 Rear Spats progress... with question?

DIY- Painting front lip progress!

Advice for you, I can tell you that you will need adhesive promoter before you lay down your primer. Primer directly sprayed on urethane will not stick. In my opinion frp or fiberglass is much easier to paint for a DIY, but it doesn't mean that it can't be done with urethane. Also remember to use 2k clear (2 part paint)!

I get my products from automotivetouchup.com, their paint match has been great for my projects, good luck!

Zboy89 · 08-26-2015, 02:24 AM

Yeah...those are some good tips. I think I can do a decent paint job after my plastidip adventures...kinda got my mind hand coordination sorted. But after several warnings from people lol..I'll probably get it professionally done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shika805

I do my own paint on my car with spray can, and have had very good results. In my opinion 40th anniversary quarts is the most difficult paint to match with our Z's. Here are links to my threads.

DIY Paint Project #2 Rear Spats progress... with question?

DIY- Painting front lip progress!

Advice for you, I can tell you that you will need adhesive promoter before you lay down your primer. Primer directly sprayed on urethane will not stick. In my opinion frp or fiberglass is much easier to paint for a DIY, but it doesn't mean that it can't be done with urethane. Also remember to use 2k clear (2 part paint)!

I get my products from automotivetouchup.com, their paint match has been great for my projects, good luck!

DeliriousClam · 08-26-2015, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zboy89

Yeah...those are some good tips. I think I can do a decent paint job after my plastidip adventures...kinda got my mind hand coordination sorted. But after several warnings from people lol..I'll probably get it professionally done.

Probably better off. plastidip is a lot different than paint.

Zboy89 · 08-26-2015, 03:43 PM

I got a quote from a local shop I found on CL.$ 170 for painting the lip pearl white.

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Zboy89 · 09-07-2015, 02:21 PM

FYI

Zboy89 · 09-07-2015, 02:21 PM

Some double sided tape being seen but will be cleaned up soon

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08-21-2015, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 9	Urethane front lip paint and install Hey guys! I ordered a urethane SL replica front lip from eBay. It's black and I'm not very pleased with the way it looks (cheap black plastic). So I obviously want to paint it Pearl White (body color). Now, I don't have cash lying around to pay a paint shop $200-300 which means that I will make this a DIY project. Do you recommend sanding it down/priming/painting my self? If it's a good idea, I'll just order OEM PW spray paint online and some clear coat to do the job.

08-21-2015, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
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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	It depends on your expectations. Pearl White is the most difficult color to paint. If you haven't done this sort of thing before and want it to look right, I would just hold off and save your money until you can afford to pay a professional. If your standards for paint matching aren't that high to begin with, then a DIY project might be a good option for you. Super Moderator II and AntiVenom like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-21-2015, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yep, how about you paint it matte black or try one of the 4D CF wraps? AntiVenom likes this.

08-22-2015, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 9	Mine comes with screws and brackets. Also, can't I get a good match rattle can from automotivetouchup.com? I intend to paint it all PW and then plastidip the center black. Zoren 370 likes this.

08-22-2015, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
xxZxx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 277 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	Shouldn't be that much to paint..BUT when I installed mine they needed way better double sided tape then provided. I paid $100 to paint and 65 to install but they said it was a PITA.. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk

08-24-2015, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 9	I might just paint the sides and not even bother painting the center...since I will dip it black. What say? I plan to prep A LOT and sand it, clean, adhesion promoter, primer, coat, coat, coat, clear.

08-25-2015, 11:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 19	I do my own paint on my car with spray can, and have had very good results. In my opinion 40th anniversary quarts is the most difficult paint to match with our Z's. Here are links to my threads. DIY Paint Project #2 Rear Spats progress... with question? DIY- Painting front lip progress! Advice for you, I can tell you that you will need adhesive promoter before you lay down your primer. Primer directly sprayed on urethane will not stick. In my opinion frp or fiberglass is much easier to paint for a DIY, but it doesn't mean that it can't be done with urethane. Also remember to use 2k clear (2 part paint)! I get my products from automotivetouchup.com, their paint match has been great for my projects, good luck! Zboy89 likes this. __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541 Last edited by shika805; 08-26-2015 at 12:03 AM.

08-26-2015, 03:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 9	I got a quote from a local shop I found on CL.$ 170 for painting the lip pearl white. Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

09-07-2015, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 9	FYI

09-07-2015, 02:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zboy89 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370z A Rep Power: 9	Some double sided tape being seen but will be cleaned up soon Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

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