40th with Blacked out Fangs and Rear Valance

adampetrasek · 04-26-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

I just ordered some rim tape from amazon - There are ton of different types (mainly made for motorcycles) but you want to make sure to get a non-reflective tape. Also I'd recommend as thick of tape as possible. The one I installed was 3/8" and I think it's a bit too thin.

Also the color red I ordered seems to be a bit too bright, i'd recommend getting something a bit deeper in color if you can find it. Also, I recommend getting tape that is on a spool/aplicator vs. being cut up into individual pieces (which the kit i got was).

The stripes are easy to put on, simply clean the wheels, wipe them with alcohol, dry then apply.

I was planning on having it painted. And since i wasn't sure i was going to like it, I've been holding off. I had no idea they made tape for that. Sounds like a great way to test it out . I'll definitely get some, to at least try it out for a while and see if i like it. If i still like it after a month or so, I'll probably do it in paint. Thank you for the info!

bigdog1250 · 04-27-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by adampetrasek

I was planning on having it painted. And since i wasn't sure i was going to like it, I've been holding off. I had no idea they made tape for that. Sounds like a great way to test it out . I'll definitely get some, to at least try it out for a while and see if i like it. If i still like it after a month or so, I'll probably do it in paint. Thank you for the info!

The red wheel stripes are starting to grow on me. They look really good from far away when you cant tell the color is a bit off from the brake caliper.

I might leave them on now

adampetrasek · 04-27-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

The red wheel stripes are starting to grow on me. They look really good from far away when you cant tell the color is a bit off from the brake caliper.

I might leave them on now

Good to know. I dig it on your car. I think if you end up wanting to keep it; have a body shop match the caliper color and pinstripe it in paint. It'll be more legit that way. and you can have it the exact thickness and color that you want.

Zoren 370 · 04-27-2012, 11:45 AM

How do you do plastidipping is it any different from having it painted with a paint canister? Do you need to take off the whole front bumper with plastidip?

bigdog1250 · 04-27-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

How do you do plastidipping is it any different from having it painted with a paint canister? Do you need to take off the whole front bumper with plastidip?

It's just like spray painting. No need to remove the front bumper, just tape it off similar to what you see here: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...out-fangs.html
*Note you don't have to get as extreme with covering the car as the guy did in the above thread, the plastidip can be removed if you mess up and can be easily wiped off before it drys. I did a 12" protection barrier surrounding the spray area, the one in the thread is like 24"+

Zoren 370 · 04-28-2012, 10:45 AM

What brand of paint did you use? Did you use a clear paint also? thanks for the reply. Im still contemplating whether to use a vinyl rap or have it spray painted.

bigdog1250 · 04-28-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

What brand of paint did you use? Did you use a clear paint also? thanks for the reply. Im still contemplating whether to use a vinyl rap or have it spray painted.

I used black plastidip, its sprayable rubber (which can be removed). I didn't want something permanent so I could return to stock if I wanted to later on. I'd highly recommend it. $8 a can, most hardware stores carry it. THey do make a clear-coat plastidip you can spray on over the black, but I wasn't sure if I wanted mine to be shiny. I might try it out later on though.

O&G - your actual paint looks great! Much more contrast than the plastidip seems to offer. Thanks for posting those pics!

Link to plastidip: http://www.plastidip.com/

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	How do you do plastidipping is it any different from having it painted with a paint canister? Do you need to take off the whole front bumper with plastidip?

04-28-2012, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	What brand of paint did you use? Did you use a clear paint also? thanks for the reply. Im still contemplating whether to use a vinyl rap or have it spray painted.