Blacked out rear valence - Red 370Z

RedZed34 · 07-26-2010, 05:53 PM

Hey guys,

Just wanted to share some pictures of my Z with the rear valence blacked out. I ended up going with paint vs vinyl... as I had some issues trying to get a vinyl wrap to look good. I'm very meticulous about things like this, so the paint definately came out better in the end. The paint that I used is awesome too because it looks and feels like OEM plastic trim... looks factory in person.

Let me know what you guys think.

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Here's the paint that I used if anyone is interested.

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lllll210lllll · 07-26-2010, 06:02 PM

looks nice... im too scared too mess up the job to do this! lmao

lllll210lllll · 07-26-2010, 06:02 PM

is it hard to keep clean when its flat black like that?

RedZed34 · 07-26-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lllll210lllll

looks nice... im too scared too mess up the job to do this! lmao

Thanks! It wasnt that bad at all really. I was very hesitant of doing it at first for similar reasons too, but it just takes time & patience.

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Originally Posted by lllll210lllll

is it hard to keep clean when its flat black like that?

Not really sure. I havent had it blacked out very long, plus my Z isnt my daily driver. But I wouldn't imagine it being an issue. I dont see any dirt or dust clinging to it as of yet. Seems fine so far.

m4a1mustang · 07-26-2010, 06:34 PM

Looks good!

lllll210lllll · 07-26-2010, 06:39 PM

wanna get my fangs done too but afraid every little rock will tear that paint up

res0zsfa · 07-26-2010, 08:24 PM

Good start!

kenchan · 07-26-2010, 08:38 PM

Now go get the fujimura rear CF diffuser!

GJ!

Trips · 07-26-2010, 08:45 PM

Looks Great Red,

Were did you purchase that brand of paint?

ScGRaceR · 07-26-2010, 08:51 PM

Nice!

RedZed34 · 07-26-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lllll210lllll

wanna get my fangs done too but afraid every little rock will tear that paint up

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm not sure how this paint will hold up tho. I dont plan on doing the fangs.

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Originally Posted by res0zsfa

Good start!

Thanks man

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Now go get the fujimura rear CF diffuser!

GJ!

Haha. I may do that later on tho. I want to pick up the new EVO-R CF lip when it finally comes out... so that in combination with the CF diffuser would look sick. We'll see.

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Looks Great Red,

Were did you purchase that brand of paint?

I got the paint at Sherwan Williams. But you have to go to their automotive store, not the regular paint store.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-26-2010, 11:23 PM

Looks real good. You might think about getting some flat clearcoat to help the life of the paint.

vividracing · 07-26-2010, 11:40 PM

Looking good! Looks OEM

docaam · 07-27-2010, 02:51 AM

good job

GZ3 · 07-27-2010, 10:31 AM

did you sand down a bit first before you sprayed?

07-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 17	Blacked out rear valence - Red 370Z Hey guys, Just wanted to share some pictures of my Z with the rear valence blacked out. I ended up going with paint vs vinyl... as I had some issues trying to get a vinyl wrap to look good. I'm very meticulous about things like this, so the paint definately came out better in the end. The paint that I used is awesome too because it looks and feels like OEM plastic trim... looks factory in person. Let me know what you guys think. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Here's the paint that I used if anyone is interested. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last edited by RedZed34; 07-26-2010 at 05:56 PM.

07-26-2010, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
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07-26-2010, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
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07-26-2010, 11:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
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07-26-2010, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
lllll210lllll Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 16	looks nice... im too scared too mess up the job to do this! lmao

07-26-2010, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
lllll210lllll Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 16	is it hard to keep clean when its flat black like that?

07-26-2010, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
lllll210lllll Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 39 Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 16	wanna get my fangs done too but afraid every little rock will tear that paint up

07-26-2010, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
res0zsfa Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mukilteo/Seattle Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z PW MT Rep Power: 17	Good start!

07-26-2010, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Now go get the fujimura rear CF diffuser! GJ!

07-26-2010, 08:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScGRaceR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 33908 Posts: 382 Drives: 2010 Nismo,2008 R32 Rep Power: 17	Nice!

07-26-2010, 11:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	Looks real good. You might think about getting some flat clearcoat to help the life of the paint.

07-27-2010, 10:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 23	did you sand down a bit first before you sprayed?

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