Should I paint my Z Daytona Blue?

areyouin729 · 08-07-2010, 10:02 AM

I have a black Z and I've given up trying to keep the paint looking nice, it's apparent as we all know that Nissan's paint is on pair with Maaco.

Instead of trying to fix all the spots and what not, I have decided I'm going to paint the car.

I love Daytona Blue, how do you think it would look and what would a good paint job cost? I'm guessing at least $3500

tjlazer · 08-07-2010, 10:03 AM

I vote Athens Blue from the Infiniti line!

MMC Racing · 08-07-2010, 10:10 AM

As a former Daytona Blue 350z owner, I say HELL YES. Loved that blue. I had the option to get Athens blue on our G37 when I bought it, but couldn't warm up to the color.

bsramzy · 08-07-2010, 10:28 AM

i have an 07 roadster daytona blue. I love my 370z, but I do miss the color.

98intrigue · 08-07-2010, 10:40 AM

A full color change, with door jams, engine bay, etc will run $3500 on the cheap side up to $6000 for a higher end body shop. I was goign to pay $3800 to paint my G35 Midnight Purple from the Skyline, but that didn't include the engine bay. Then I bought a 370Z instead 2 weeks ago

Modshack · 08-07-2010, 11:04 AM

Nice color...but don't cheap out on the paint job. It will be VERY expensive to do right, otherwise it will de-value your car...

LONDON2012 · 08-07-2010, 11:13 AM

Do it! Great color.

frost · 08-07-2010, 11:13 AM

I got a quote from a very reputable place here that generally only deals in german cars (which is what I had at the time), it was about $8K. I asked them about it being high, and they said the places where you get it done for a couple grand do things tape and mask everything, whereas they disassemble as much as they can for the best product, along with using better quality paints.

Wicked_G · 08-07-2010, 11:21 AM

That’d be sick! I’m very curious to see how the Daytona would look on the 370. I agree with everyone though, a legit job would be pricy

KaienZ34 · 08-07-2010, 11:23 AM

I say go for it that color is so damn hot... Price does very that's for sure but i would not bring it anywhere that just tapes it off. You would surely want a shop that pulls the car apart as much as possible. Shop around don't go cheap on paint, it may look good at first but in the long run it may end up looking worse than the crap stock paint.

fncrow · 08-07-2010, 11:32 AM

Ive thought about doing mine in a darker shade of red. Im just waiting till i have enough chips and scratches to warrant it.

Red370 · 08-07-2010, 11:37 AM

Orange.

Zsteve · 08-07-2010, 12:24 PM

its going to degrade the value of the car for trade ins but if you dont plan to trade it in then all is good. If you do it I would get it done right to include engine bay and all and that will cost about 8 - 10K. Not worth it in my view but everyone is different. It is a nice color tho.

frost · 08-07-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

its going to degrade the value of the car for trade ins but if you dont plan to trade it in then all is good. If you do it I would get it done right to include engine bay and all and that will cost about 8 - 10K. Not worth it in my view but everyone is different. It is a nice color tho.

Unless it's a crappy paint job, I don't think it will have an effect on trade in value. I'd be curious for one of the dealership guys to weigh in on that.

cjof2003 · 08-07-2010, 12:36 PM

$3500 for a full color change will be on par with MAACO quality probably, and/or it wont include the entire car (door jambs/engine bay/etc may be left out). I'd guess you'd be paying double that, and it seems others agree.

If you want to save money, you can remove the engine, and disassemble as much of the car as you can, then tow it to/from the paint shop. The cheapest option would be just repaint it black, but with better quality.

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08-07-2010, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 42 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Should I paint my Z Daytona Blue? I have a black Z and I've given up trying to keep the paint looking nice, it's apparent as we all know that Nissan's paint is on pair with Maaco. Instead of trying to fix all the spots and what not, I have decided I'm going to paint the car. I love Daytona Blue, how do you think it would look and what would a good paint job cost? I'm guessing at least $3500

08-07-2010, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I vote Athens Blue from the Infiniti line! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

08-07-2010, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
MMC Racing Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 661 Drives: 2015 GT-R Rep Power: 16	As a former Daytona Blue 350z owner, I say HELL YES. Loved that blue. I had the option to get Athens blue on our G37 when I bought it, but couldn't warm up to the color. __________________ 2014 F150 Raptor, 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Nissan GT-R

08-07-2010, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 38 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 429	A full color change, with door jams, engine bay, etc will run $3500 on the cheap side up to $6000 for a higher end body shop. I was goign to pay $3800 to paint my G35 Midnight Purple from the Skyline, but that didn't include the engine bay. Then I bought a 370Z instead 2 weeks ago __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

08-07-2010, 10:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
bsramzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: prairieville Posts: 70 Drives: 09 350z maNUAL Rep Power: 15	i have an 07 roadster daytona blue. I love my 370z, but I do miss the color.

08-07-2010, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Nice color...but don't cheap out on the paint job. It will be VERY expensive to do right, otherwise it will de-value your car... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

08-07-2010, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 15	Do it! Great color.

08-07-2010, 11:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I got a quote from a very reputable place here that generally only deals in german cars (which is what I had at the time), it was about $8K. I asked them about it being high, and they said the places where you get it done for a couple grand do things tape and mask everything, whereas they disassemble as much as they can for the best product, along with using better quality paints.

08-07-2010, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wicked_G Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine Posts: 93 Drives: G37s Rep Power: 15	That’d be sick! I’m very curious to see how the Daytona would look on the 370. I agree with everyone though, a legit job would be pricy

08-07-2010, 11:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	I say go for it that color is so damn hot... Price does very that's for sure but i would not bring it anywhere that just tapes it off. You would surely want a shop that pulls the car apart as much as possible. Shop around don't go cheap on paint, it may look good at first but in the long run it may end up looking worse than the crap stock paint. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

08-07-2010, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
fncrow Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 92 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Ive thought about doing mine in a darker shade of red. Im just waiting till i have enough chips and scratches to warrant it.

08-07-2010, 11:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	Orange. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-07-2010, 12:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	its going to degrade the value of the car for trade ins but if you dont plan to trade it in then all is good. If you do it I would get it done right to include engine bay and all and that will cost about 8 - 10K. Not worth it in my view but everyone is different. It is a nice color tho. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

08-07-2010, 12:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
cjof2003 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 74 Drives: 02 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 15	$3500 for a full color change will be on par with MAACO quality probably, and/or it wont include the entire car (door jambs/engine bay/etc may be left out). I'd guess you'd be paying double that, and it seems others agree. If you want to save money, you can remove the engine, and disassemble as much of the car as you can, then tow it to/from the paint shop. The cheapest option would be just repaint it black, but with better quality.

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