white or not white

zebulon · 03-02-2010, 02:21 PM

hi folks,
there are not many white 370Z's you can look at here in germany and no one could get me an answer.
i am close to buy one in white but someone told me, Nissan's white is not real white because of its 2 layer metallic structure?
does it really shine pink in the sun?

your help is very much appreciated

hans

nextbesthing · 03-02-2010, 02:23 PM

Just got a white, don't think it has any tint of pink at all in the sun. I think you should go white, I had a silver 350 and I regretted it all the time, it seemed so bland. Had a black g37 and I think the white stands out much more. Just my opinion, but I think the white is pretty white.

Montez · 03-02-2010, 02:46 PM

Our white is Pearl white in North America, it is made in a 3 layer process. It does not look pink in the sun, it just has that pearl effect (little silverish/blue colored specks). Hard to explain what "actual" color it looks like in direct sun, but not pink.

xiven · 03-02-2010, 02:46 PM

i'm white...or so i think

vipor · 03-02-2010, 02:52 PM

You see tiny little reflections of light in many different colors in direct light. Think "prism"

It looks really good when it's clean and sunny, although when it's dirty and crappy outside it can start to look a little dull.

I love the color of my car every day regardless though, because I know what it looks like when it's lookin good

Check out my galleries, there are many different pics in all kinds of light, etc.

Sidenote: GET A CLEAR BRA. Best $1000 you can put on these cars. Whole bumper and hood at least. Fenders and A-Pillars are nice too. Surprisingly enough I don't have any chips on my mirrors (yet). I made the mistake of not getting one so I've got some body work to get done before I do.

Montez · 03-02-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

You see tiny little reflections of light in many different colors in direct light. Think "prism"

It looks really good when it's clean and sunny, although when it's dirty and crappy outside it can start to look a little dull.

I love the color of my car every day regardless though, because I know what it looks like when it's lookin good

Check out my galleries, there are many different pics in all kinds of light, etc.

Sidenote: GET A CLEAR BRA. Best $1000 you can put on these cars. Whole bumper and hood at least. Fenders and A-Pillars are nice too. Surprisingly enough I don't have any chips on my mirrors (yet). I made the mistake of not getting one so I've got some body work to get done before I do.

Man you are lucky, with these pot hole, pot hole filled streets in Dallas. I have found 3 new nicks, one on the top of my hood (beyond clear bra) and 1 on the drivers side mirror. When a car hits that stuff the filling breaks apart and shoots up.

zebulon · 03-02-2010, 03:12 PM

thanks a lot,
i looked at many white 370Z's pictures and the car looks really nice, on some
one can see the prism effect.
after two black audi avants it's a BIG step for me.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montez

Man you are lucky, with these pot hole, pot hole filled streets in Dallas. I have found 3 new nicks, one on the top of my hood (beyond clear bra) and 1 on the drivers side mirror. When a car hits that stuff the filling breaks apart and shoots up.

My front bumper disgusts me every time I look at it closely there are so many pits in it. Thankfully it's mostly white FRP (or whatever material) so it's not too obvious from far. I do have some right on my headlight seam in my passenger fender, one of which is larger than a BB.

I also have a few on my hood, even one pretty close to the windshield, and a rock chip in the shield itself near the lower middle. Saw a random one on the driver quarter about handle-height the other day too.

It's upsetting most of the time, but I'll just get it all fixed and get a clear bra down the line.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebulon

thanks a lot,
i looked at many white 370Z's pictures and the car looks really nice, on some
one can see the prism effect.
after two black audi avants it's a BIG step for me.

Yeah it's a big color change but also a big car change. Have some fun in the Z, leave the Audi for the SRS BSNS

kenchan · 03-02-2010, 03:28 PM

im kinda yellow, but i sound white. and my attitude is definitely bold white.

i like white 370z's... but their rear bumpers are kinda always off-color.

vipor · 03-02-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i like white 370z's... but their rear bumpers are kinda always off-color.

Off color what?

hahahah

gumpy · 03-02-2010, 03:31 PM

white... as racist as that sounds, white all the way =)

no pinkness, a tingle of yellow to it cause it's off-white... the car is beautiful...

kenchan · 03-02-2010, 03:35 PM

how about in the sun?

vipor · 03-02-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

how about in the sun?

LOL most of my pictures have the back of my car shaded

kenchan · 03-02-2010, 03:42 PM

how about under 500w halogen??!!

Montez · 03-02-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

how about under 500w halogen??!!

No discoloring/mismatch bumper vs fender or 1/4 panel here either, and not on my Max either which is 6.5 yrs old.

03-02-2010, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
zebulon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 3 Drives: not yet a 370Z Rep Power: 15	white or not white hi folks, there are not many white 370Z's you can look at here in germany and no one could get me an answer. i am close to buy one in white but someone told me, Nissan's white is not real white because of its 2 layer metallic structure? does it really shine pink in the sun? your help is very much appreciated hans

03-02-2010, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 16	Our white is Pearl white in North America, it is made in a 3 layer process. It does not look pink in the sun, it just has that pearl effect (little silverish/blue colored specks). Hard to explain what "actual" color it looks like in direct sun, but not pink. Last edited by Montez; 03-02-2010 at 03:02 PM.

03-02-2010, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	You see tiny little reflections of light in many different colors in direct light. Think "prism" It looks really good when it's clean and sunny, although when it's dirty and crappy outside it can start to look a little dull. I love the color of my car every day regardless though, because I know what it looks like when it's lookin good Check out my galleries, there are many different pics in all kinds of light, etc. Sidenote: GET A CLEAR BRA. Best $1000 you can put on these cars. Whole bumper and hood at least. Fenders and A-Pillars are nice too. Surprisingly enough I don't have any chips on my mirrors (yet). I made the mistake of not getting one so I've got some body work to get done before I do. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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nextbesthing Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 187 Drives: 2009 PW 370Z Rep Power: 15	Just got a white, don't think it has any tint of pink at all in the sun. I think you should go white, I had a silver 350 and I regretted it all the time, it seemed so bland. Had a black g37 and I think the white stands out much more. Just my opinion, but I think the white is pretty white.

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zebulon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 3 Drives: not yet a 370Z Rep Power: 15	thanks a lot, i looked at many white 370Z's pictures and the car looks really nice, on some one can see the prism effect. after two black audi avants it's a BIG step for me.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	im kinda yellow, but i sound white. and my attitude is definitely bold white. i like white 370z's... but their rear bumpers are kinda always off-color.

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gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 15	white... as racist as that sounds, white all the way =) no pinkness, a tingle of yellow to it cause it's off-white... the car is beautiful...

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	how about in the sun?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	how about under 500w halogen??!!