NickTurnon's 370z Build

DufDaddy · 12-11-2013, 11:28 PM

Welcome to the PlastiDip brotherhood! Looks like you did a really good job especially for your first Dip. Now go out there and get us a great photoshoot away from houses and cars. And get that thing posted up on the DYC forum, pronto.

NickTurnon · 12-31-2013, 10:37 AM

Went to Downtown PHX this weekend and snapped a few shots!

I think my lip is sagging a little bit. Need to fix that...

Meulen · 12-31-2013, 10:44 AM

Great pics man!

My body guy put some fasteners on my lip as well as the double sided tape.

carlitos_370z · 01-02-2014, 06:12 AM

looks great bro!! awesome work!!

mrthomr · 01-02-2014, 07:18 AM

Very cool and looks great.

Riptide67 · 01-02-2014, 12:40 PM

Nice shoot! Keep it up!

NickTurnon · 01-16-2014, 10:04 AM

So after dipping my whole car and driving around with it for awhile, I realized it wasn't perfect - the hood was jacked up. The doors had really small streaks that I wasn't fond of..

Anyways, long story short I made a video for you all to see how I fixed it and made it perfect... Take a look at the video in 1080HD.

Meulen · 01-16-2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

So after dipping my whole car and driving around with it for awhile, I realized it wasn't perfect - the hood was jacked up. The doors had really small streaks that I wasn't fond of..

Anyways, long story short I made a video for you all to see how I fixed it and made it perfect... Take a look at the video in 1080HD.

that looks a lot better than it originally did! Didn't you have a shop do the work? did you say anything to them? that looked like a 10 year old laid that paint down!!

Meulen · 01-16-2014, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Went to Downtown PHX this weekend and snapped a few shots!

I didn't want to say anything before

But you can really see it in the door on this pic.

Good thing is...the Plasti dip is easily fixable

NickTurnon · 01-16-2014, 10:26 AM

I did all the work myself. It was my first full car dip!

Also, the first 2 gallons were perfect. It was when I got to the last gallon, and was running out of dip and the whole vehicle wasnt even covered yet. So in turn, I went lighter, less dip, and it made a weird texture..

Anyways, its 1000% better now. And it cost me $18.99 to fix haha

Also, I got my 370z.com decals.. Felt the HP Difference..

Meulen · 01-16-2014, 10:31 AM

[QUOTE=NickTurnon;2654252]I did all the work myself. It was my first full car dip!

Also, the first 2 gallons were perfect. It was when I got to the last gallon, and was running out of dip and the whole vehicle wasnt even covered yet. So in turn, I went lighter, less dip, and it made a weird texture..

Anyways, its 1000% better now. And it cost me $18.99 to fix haha
Also, I got my 370z.com decals.. Felt the HP Difference.. [QUOTE=NickTurnon;2654252]

Oh yeah!!! 1000x better. Sorry about the 10yr old comment! lol I remember my first couple times laying paint down. Took some learning!

keep it up man. Your build is looking great!

NickTurnon · 01-16-2014, 10:46 AM

Nah, you are all good - I enjoy the slight criticism! It keeps me on top of my game.

It was just hard because when I ordered the dip, you have to wait 1-2 weeks for it to ship from Florida.. So when I finished the job, I had no dip left to fix the bad texture. In return, I was debating pulling off the dip, recycling it with thinner/reducers and respraying it. My other option was ordering 1 gallon, but that is very expensive. Better to buy in bulk..

So I am just glad XYLENE worked and I was able to salvage my dip job! I am already starting to plan another color or gloss finish for this color - Probably after I see how the matte holds up in the AZ summertime/cleaning it etc..

carlitos_370z · 01-16-2014, 11:19 AM

Man love how looks your car in that color btw nice work my friend!!!

TerribleONE · 01-16-2014, 01:39 PM

Nice shots

Huck · 01-16-2014, 02:05 PM

She's coming along nicely man, looks great!

Zdayz 2014!!

12-11-2013, 11:28 PM	#121 (permalink)
DufDaddy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 173 Drives: 10 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 181	Welcome to the PlastiDip brotherhood! Looks like you did a really good job especially for your first Dip. Now go out there and get us a great photoshoot away from houses and cars. And get that thing posted up on the DYC forum, pronto. NickTurnon and carlitos_370z like this.

12-31-2013, 10:37 AM	#122 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Went to Downtown PHX this weekend and snapped a few shots! I think my lip is sagging a little bit. Need to fix that... DufDaddy, Haboob, Hotrodz and 6 others like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

12-31-2013, 10:44 AM	#123 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	Great pics man! My body guy put some fasteners on my lip as well as the double sided tape. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

01-02-2014, 12:40 PM	#126 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Nice shoot! Keep it up! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-16-2014, 10:04 AM	#127 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	So after dipping my whole car and driving around with it for awhile, I realized it wasn't perfect - the hood was jacked up. The doors had really small streaks that I wasn't fond of.. Anyways, long story short I made a video for you all to see how I fixed it and made it perfect... Take a look at the video in 1080HD. Haboob and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

01-02-2014, 06:12 AM	#124 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	looks great bro!! awesome work!!

01-02-2014, 07:18 AM	#125 (permalink)
mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 29	Very cool and looks great.

01-16-2014, 10:26 AM	#130 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	I did all the work myself. It was my first full car dip! Also, the first 2 gallons were perfect. It was when I got to the last gallon, and was running out of dip and the whole vehicle wasnt even covered yet. So in turn, I went lighter, less dip, and it made a weird texture.. Anyways, its 1000% better now. And it cost me $18.99 to fix haha Also, I got my 370z.com decals.. Felt the HP Difference.. TerribleONE and Meulen like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

01-16-2014, 10:31 AM	#131 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3389	[QUOTE=NickTurnon;2654252]I did all the work myself. It was my first full car dip! Also, the first 2 gallons were perfect. It was when I got to the last gallon, and was running out of dip and the whole vehicle wasnt even covered yet. So in turn, I went lighter, less dip, and it made a weird texture.. Anyways, its 1000% better now. And it cost me $18.99 to fix haha Also, I got my 370z.com decals.. Felt the HP Difference.. [QUOTE=NickTurnon;2654252] Oh yeah!!! 1000x better. Sorry about the 10yr old comment! lol I remember my first couple times laying paint down. Took some learning! keep it up man. Your build is looking great! __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

01-16-2014, 10:46 AM	#132 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Nah, you are all good - I enjoy the slight criticism! It keeps me on top of my game. It was just hard because when I ordered the dip, you have to wait 1-2 weeks for it to ship from Florida.. So when I finished the job, I had no dip left to fix the bad texture. In return, I was debating pulling off the dip, recycling it with thinner/reducers and respraying it. My other option was ordering 1 gallon, but that is very expensive. Better to buy in bulk.. So I am just glad XYLENE worked and I was able to salvage my dip job! I am already starting to plan another color or gloss finish for this color - Probably after I see how the matte holds up in the AZ summertime/cleaning it etc.. Meulen likes this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

01-16-2014, 11:19 AM	#133 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	Man love how looks your car in that color btw nice work my friend!!!

01-16-2014, 01:39 PM	#134 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Nice shots __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-16-2014, 02:05 PM	#135 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	She's coming along nicely man, looks great! Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

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