Nissan 370Z Forum - Plasti-dipped A-Pillars

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Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)

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- - Plasti-dipped A-Pillars (http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/40341-plasti-dipped-pillars.html)

Joka4411

08-02-2011 05:22 PM

looks good man!

nugenzboss

08-02-2011 05:58 PM

Might have to copy you. Lol. Looks real good man!

SeeyaBud86

08-02-2011 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dudesky (Post 1241201)

have you tried using plasti dip on like front fand or rear diffuser? I did it and it was pain in the neck. first it came off so nice I was very happy with it. but then, when I tried to trim it with xacto knife, it was messacre. edge started to come off and all wiggling and so on...omg......... so I had to put like thin black tape at the edges to make it clean. I think I'm going to take the plasti dip off soon and just spray paint them....sigh...

No I haven't, but it will work on both. Problem is, the rear valence area might get too hot because of the exhaust. Front will be fine.

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Originally Posted by Astrosfan (Post 1241411)

I think you should do the side mirrors as well.

Can this be done over a clear bra? i was going to get one installed this weekend and was curious as to doing it after?

I'm not sure about a clear bra, but you could try in on a small area. It should just peel right off.

*Tomorrow is the day. I've been to busy preparing for my trip to Texas!

AlphaSnacks

08-03-2011 08:30 AM

Where you're going wrong is you're not following the lines of the car. You have to follow the upward and swooping line that is the gap between the front fender and door. Forgive my awful paint skills...

http://i.imgur.com/V2Qoz.jpg

kenchan

08-03-2011 08:54 AM

It needs to follow the windsheild curve at the bottom to the side windows.

sig11

08-03-2011 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 1238537)

Here's another perspective if you need it, I think this is really the best way to tie the A pillars into the rest of the car. What do you mean by making it equal with the windshield?

Wow that is beautiful. If I had a white car I would totally do the stripe down the hood. :) The actual looks good too but I really dig that stripe.

cheshirecat

08-03-2011 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1242833)

It needs to follow the windsheild curve at the bottom to the side windows.

Exactly. I think it would look great like that.

SeeyaBud86

08-03-2011 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1242833)

It needs to follow the windsheild curve at the bottom to the side windows.

Yes. I'm going to re-do the plastidip today like this.

kenchan

08-03-2011 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeyaBud86 (Post 1243034)

Yes. I'm going to re-do the plastidip today like this.

:tup: looking forward to the picts. :)

SeeyaBud86

08-03-2011 04:32 PM

Re-done. Still not 100%...I'm lazy, but content.

Ok so I redid the plasti job and brought it to the bottom of the side mirror. This is how I'm going to have it done. The problem with this is I can't get the line to curve with plasti-dip. Once I have my bodywork guy work on it he will make sure it is perfect, and follow the lines of the hood----->side mirror. Other than the fact that its not 100% lined up, I'm happy with it and will be getting it painted gloss black, to match the gloss of the paint and the windows/windshield. Once painted like that it will be more subtle like the GT-R and stick out a lot less than the matte finish of the plasti-dip.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...5/f15a864e.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...5/36ce3b0b.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...5/a1830247.jpg

This angle is the best IMO. Looks mean from the back/side angle.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...5/8071d444.jpg

Boost_lee

08-03-2011 04:39 PM

Looks great. I may try this

SeeyaBud86

08-03-2011 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 1243640)

Looks great. I may try this

Thanks. It looks really good in person. Can't wait to actually get it done.

kenchan

08-03-2011 05:48 PM

Yah definitely flows with your lip now. Its a unique flavor and goes with your car.

Dark Sarcasm

08-03-2011 06:16 PM

that looks very cool. i like how it matches with the b-pillar, kudos.

dudesky

08-04-2011 12:49 PM

what kind of front lip kit is that? it looks HOT!

Isamu

08-04-2011 02:52 PM

looks great dood! :tup:

Alchemy

08-04-2011 05:50 PM

Very unique, great idea!

KaienZ34

08-04-2011 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky (Post 1244999)

what kind of front lip kit is that? it looks HOT!

It's the nismo s-tune front lip, stock sides and amuse rear.

Footloose301

08-11-2011 12:20 PM

Good job Carey. You're making me want to try this. Especially since it just comes right off if you mess up.

Carbon_z

08-16-2011 03:37 AM

looks good....

EYE ESS

08-16-2011 02:43 PM

that is definitely a Baby-GTR

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