Thoughts on Altering Color

LinPark · 03-20-2010, 03:10 PM

I've been looking at 370Z's since 2009 (quite jealous of you guys that already have one)- last year wouldn't have made since but this year is looking good so far - at the top of my list currently is a Touring 6MT with Sports Package and a few basic dealer add-ons. What I really want though is a unique color to make her stand out even more. I've been taken by some of the articles on the Zele 370Z and really like the color scheme they have (and the aero effects aren't bad either):

So what I'm thinking is getting the car in Magnetic Black and then having it painted (was actually inspired by Motoextreme since he painted his new Nismo) - it's tough to tell from the pics but the roof of the car is actually black and I think having the engine bay black would be nice as well with the orange effects all around. What do you guys think of this and do you have any other suggestions that might make more sense?

Of course, the minute I do this, Nissan will make LeMans Sunset Orange the special color for 2011 replacing the Dark Cherry from 2010.

Thanks!

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-20-2010, 03:14 PM

i love the Zele orange

Modshack · 03-20-2010, 03:19 PM

Quality paint jobs are NOT CHEAP.....Expect to pay $5-10K for a really good job.

Fly1 Motorsports · 03-20-2010, 03:20 PM

The body kit is insane also...just wondering if you are limited to using their exhaust with the kit. $$ though...

LinPark · 03-20-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Quality paint jobs are NOT CHEAP.....Expect to pay $5-10K for a really good job.

I've sought out a very good shop in the Tampa area and the initial quote comes in right around $5k so that lines up with you (at the low end anyway).

I'm really interested too in my choices for colors - the top pic is more in line with what I want whereas the bottom pic looks more like a Solar Orange. I want something with a coppery hue to it.

Found a better shot from the top showing the black roof:

SlikNik · 03-20-2010, 03:58 PM

Looks awesome, love the color. If you have the cash, why not?

djpathfinder · 03-20-2010, 04:05 PM

That's a great looking color! How about vinyl wrapping the hood and roof matte black or carbon fibre? If you ever get tired of it, you can just peel it off?

StLRedrider · 03-20-2010, 04:25 PM

that orange is byatch!!!!!!

Red370 · 03-20-2010, 05:26 PM

im in love with orange, I hope to god the next iteration Z car will come with it, I like the sunset pearl color that the newer eclipses have, kind of a dark reddish orange, looks amazing in the sun.

LinPark · 03-20-2010, 05:44 PM

Would you leave the underside of the hood black or paint it orange as well?

Montez · 03-20-2010, 08:12 PM

I wonder if that color in person looks like that Orange unpopular color that they made for the 07 350Z.

PapoZalsa · 03-20-2010, 08:46 PM

I understand trying to be unique, but $5 to $6K in color change. For that money you can do a lot of other stuff to make your car faster and stand out too.

LinPark · 03-20-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montez

I wonder if that color in person looks like that Orange unpopular color that they made for the 07 350Z.

That was what I call Solar Orange - its a flatter color with no sparkle - I'm going for something a little different than that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I understand trying to be unique, but $5 to $6K in color change. For that money you can do a lot of other stuff to make your car faster and stand out too.

I plan on doing those too.

Probably live with the black until it no longer suits me. I guess we'll see how long that takes.

kenchan · 03-21-2010, 03:54 PM

looks like my G's brembo's...

03-20-2010, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	Thoughts on Altering Color I've been looking at 370Z's since 2009 (quite jealous of you guys that already have one)- last year wouldn't have made since but this year is looking good so far - at the top of my list currently is a Touring 6MT with Sports Package and a few basic dealer add-ons. What I really want though is a unique color to make her stand out even more. I've been taken by some of the articles on the Zele 370Z and really like the color scheme they have (and the aero effects aren't bad either): So what I'm thinking is getting the car in Magnetic Black and then having it painted (was actually inspired by Motoextreme since he painted his new Nismo) - it's tough to tell from the pics but the roof of the car is actually black and I think having the engine bay black would be nice as well with the orange effects all around. What do you guys think of this and do you have any other suggestions that might make more sense? Of course, the minute I do this, Nissan will make LeMans Sunset Orange the special color for 2011 replacing the Dark Cherry from 2010. Thanks!

03-20-2010, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	i love the Zele orange __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-20-2010, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Quality paint jobs are NOT CHEAP.....Expect to pay $5-10K for a really good job. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-20-2010, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Looks awesome, love the color. If you have the cash, why not? __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

03-20-2010, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	That's a great looking color! How about vinyl wrapping the hood and roof matte black or carbon fibre? If you ever get tired of it, you can just peel it off? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

03-20-2010, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	The body kit is insane also...just wondering if you are limited to using their exhaust with the kit. $$ though...

03-20-2010, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	that orange is byatch!!!!!! __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

03-20-2010, 05:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	im in love with orange, I hope to god the next iteration Z car will come with it, I like the sunset pearl color that the newer eclipses have, kind of a dark reddish orange, looks amazing in the sun. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-20-2010, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	Would you leave the underside of the hood black or paint it orange as well?

03-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 16	I wonder if that color in person looks like that Orange unpopular color that they made for the 07 350Z.

03-20-2010, 08:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I understand trying to be unique, but $5 to $6K in color change. For that money you can do a lot of other stuff to make your car faster and stand out too. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-21-2010, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	looks like my G's brembo's...

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