Blacked out rear valence - Red 370Z

ScGRaceR · 07-26-2010, 08:51 PM

Nice!

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?

RedZed34 · 07-27-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

did you sand down a bit first before you sprayed?

Yes. I just used a red scotchbrite pad to basically removed the shine from the clearcoat. Then I cleaned the surface very well with a paint prep solvent wipe and sprayed the paint on. I did 3 light/medium coats of paint. This paint goes on very well and evenly.

memorylasts · 07-27-2010, 02:59 PM

The paint you chose will hold up for some time i did all four rub strips on a MKIV GTI (2001) with the same product, held up pretty damn well, and then i traded the car in... but simple washes kept it clean.

RedZed34 · 07-27-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

The paint you chose will hold up for some time i did all four rub strips on a MKIV GTI (2001) with the same product, held up pretty damn well, and then i traded the car in... but simple washes kept it clean.

Oh nice... thats good to hear about the durability. Thanks

kfscoll · 07-27-2010, 11:10 PM

Man, that looks really good! I'm curious to see how it holds up without primer underneath it...please keep us posted.

370Zsteve · 07-28-2010, 01:45 AM

That helps make that stupid center light look less like a boil on an elephant's ***. Good job!

Bluebatmobile · 07-28-2010, 08:00 AM

Looks awesome Eric!

Bat™

RedZed34 · 07-28-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I found this paint all over the web. Did you buy it local or order?
Yours looks so good that I think I'm gonna do it.

I bought it locally at Sherwin Williams (automotive store) But you should be able to get it at other specialty auto stores that sell auto body/paint supplies. But you probably won't find it at your typical autozone, advance auto, napa etc...

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Originally Posted by kfscoll

Man, that looks really good! I'm curious to see how it holds up without primer underneath it...please keep us posted.

Thanks... and I think it will hold up fine as long as you scuff the bumper paint and prep it well.

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

That helps make that stupid center light look less like a boil on an elephant's ***. Good job!

Exactly!! I always hated how the center light always looked out of place. People always asked me if the center light was a trailer hitch cover.

So I'm so happy I painted the valence. I even painted the fog light cover to match as well.

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Originally Posted by Bluebatmobile

Looks awesome Eric!
Bat™

Thanks Bat!

kenchan · 07-28-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RedZed34

People always asked me if the center light was a trailer hitch cover.

07-26-2010, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-27-2010, 02:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-27-2010, 02:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 18	The paint you chose will hold up for some time i did all four rub strips on a MKIV GTI (2001) with the same product, held up pretty damn well, and then i traded the car in... but simple washes kept it clean. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

07-27-2010, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 16	Man, that looks really good! I'm curious to see how it holds up without primer underneath it...please keep us posted. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver 370Z 6MT coupe w/ Touring, Sport, and Navigation packages

07-28-2010, 01:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
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07-26-2010, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
ScGRaceR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 33908 Posts: 382 Drives: 2010 Nismo,2008 R32 Rep Power: 16	Nice!

07-27-2010, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
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