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Originally Posted by motoextreme (Post 312094)

I'm waiting till Fontana to start it all but most is ready and lined up.

1. Pulley's, hoses and some more carbon arrived so I'll put that on soon (A Pillars in carbon are on order)
2. After Fontana the car is going in. They are removing every body panel, sanding it down a bit and putting a nice primer then a sealer coat. He said the sealer will look just like this pic, won't soak up water but wont shine too much either. Thought about the vinyl but I really dont care about resale, I'm keeping this car for me and maybe my son some day. All carbon is staying as is...
3. Taking the badges and wheels to a powder coater, going all black. He wants 75 a wheel which also includes labor to pop the tires off and on. He will throw the badges in. I MAY get new wheels though but only if I find something this week.
4. Tint was done last week.
5. Headlights are off to San Diego to be blacked out...may or may not do LED's. Wife really likes LED's but I'm still not sure.

I should have it all done in a few weeks, maybe less. Really stuck on the wheel thing. That GTR looks great!

Watch for pics soon and all your help has been great, can't thank you enough for the advice!

My car is like your car's little brother...need to get the pulley installed on mine too, and some paint / powercoat jobs.

Looking forward to meeting you at the Fontana meet :tup:

Holly crap! That's crazy how nice it is. I need to look into this more. thanks for this, I'm going to try and look these guys up tonight...wow, looks like paint, crazy!

I know I know....I'm all set for next Monday, just reviewing my options! I'm the last guy to put sh#$ off but people keep throwing ideas at me.

Next time you hear from me, car will be DONE (at least on this thread anyway

If I remember correctly that GTR was actually done with the satin/matte vinyl, its not paint. Which is more reason why I absolutly love it, because he isnt mess'n with the paint and its usually alot cheaper too.

in for updates, and i would say go matte.

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Originally Posted by DannyGT (Post 315057)

I would go with the vinyl then! That GTR is a hottie:yum:

Why dont you just wrap it, b/c I have heard one someone else said that the upkeep is a bit difficult. In the sense that if you scratch it, your kinda screwed, and finger prints and stuff?? I may be crazy, but that sounds like not much fun.

+1 on the vinyl vote...

Thanks guys, pretty much all commited. I called the guy I met at the show who fixes up Exotics, does the mat paint and wraps etc. Said its a pretty painstaking process putting it on and they hadnt done the Z yet.

Either way, Appointment is set, not really worried about it as I have a service take care of the car. Called him too, said to choose a sealed Matte and he knows how to take care of it. Does a heck of a job and comes to the office or house.

Have more pics soon, going out to look at it right now as it just had the pulleys and new Rad hoses installed when I was gone.

It's going to look hot!

I think that Ferrari is wrapped, look at the front brake duct on the front facia, it's still red on the inside. I could have sworn on tv or in a magazine I saw recently they were talking about the growing popularity of guys with exotics getting full vehicle wraps to freshen the look. I knew it was done before, but I guess it becomming more main stream with that crowd.

If you go paint, I know there are flat finish clear coats to help with the scratches someone mentioned before. For example I know all the flat finish RAYS/VOLK wheels still have a clear coat, it's just a flat clear instead of gloss.

Is it done yet....?:excited:

Thanks man, I think so too.

It goes in on Tuesday, had to wait for the fontana meet and some other parts to come in.

I wont have it back for about 10 days or so but trust me, I'll share a ton of pics when she comes home. Can't wait!!:tup:

I love matte black, reminds me of the lambo

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