Is now the time for a colour change?

Mt Tam I am · 10-08-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

I'll be installing a new front bumper, fenders, hood, spoiler, rear bumper, side skirts at the end of the month.

I'm considering a colour change, any ideas on the price difference between having all my parts painted, or just doing and entire re-paint of the car?

Obviously changing the entire car colour will be more expensive, but since I am having 75% of the exterior replaced and painted anyways I would think now would be the ideal time?

I'm leaning heavily towards either a dark gunmetalic (GT-R) colour or doing a matte silver.

Something that doesn't show scratches or dirt, I'm really sick of having to wash my car 2x weekly(currently black) just so it doesn't look filthy.

Any thoughts or price estimates?

Thanks

I wanted to get a custom color (Cobalt Green) at purchase and I was laughed at. I have since learned to love silver. It is great in the sun, dirt shows minimally, and low on the police radar. No way would I pick BS as a custom color though. Too common.

OP: any other clues about your likes and dislikes color wise? Do you want stock or any color will do? Yellow- CY stands out, and is unusual on a Z, but I imagine must be hard to keep clean, same for "themann1984: Lambo orange!" suggestion.

Jjaden · 10-08-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I wanted to get a custom color (Cobalt Green) at purchase and I was laughed at. I have since learned to love silver. It is great in the sun, dirt shows minimally, and low on the police radar. No way would I pick BS as a custom color though. Too common.

OP: any other clues about your likes and dislikes color wise? Do you want stock or any color will do? Yellow- CY stands out, and is unusual on a Z, but I imagine must be hard to keep clean, same for "themann1984: Lambo orange!" suggestion.

For colour I want something dark silver, or gunmetal in colour. Also considering perhaps a matte gray.

It doesn't have to be a custom colour, as I like the 370z Gunmetal. Is it the same as the Nissan GTR gunmetal?

gurneyeagle · 10-08-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

For colour I want something dark silver, or gunmetal in colour. Also considering perhaps a matte gray.

It doesn't have to be a custom colour, as I like the 370z Gunmetal. Is it the same as the Nissan GTR gunmetal?

Yes, they are the same code - KAD.

God-Speed · 10-08-2011, 04:44 PM

Here is an idea for ya!

Jjaden · 10-08-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by God-Speed

Here is an idea for ya!

This is exactly what I am looking for!

First picture is bang on, the second car is probably the same car, different lightning right? I love that colour!

This and the deep blue colour that GTR's come in, are my two favorite's right now...

Mt Tam I am · 10-08-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

This is exactly what I am looking for!

First picture is bang on, the second car is probably the same car, different lightning right? I love that colour!

This and the deep blue colour that GTR's come in, are my two favorite's right now...

I think you found your color.

It might be too dark to keep clean but certainly better than black. The deep blue might be tougher. I have no experience with these colors. Does any one else?

KillerBee370 · 10-08-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by God-Speed

Here is an idea for ya!

That thing is friggin bad azzzz!!! For a GTR not a Z.

KillerBee370 · 10-08-2011, 07:55 PM

I'd go with that midnight purple from house of kolor or whatever it's called. And that's coming from a guy with a yellow car so you know it's gotta be good!!

90 ST · 10-09-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I wanted to get a custom color (Cobalt Green) at purchase and I was laughed at. I have since learned to love silver. It is great in the sun, dirt shows minimally, and low on the police radar. No way would I pick BS as a custom color though. Too common.

OP: any other clues about your likes and dislikes color wise? Do you want stock or any color will do? Yellow- CY stands out, and is unusual on a Z, but I imagine must be hard to keep clean, same for "themann1984: Lambo orange!" suggestion.

X2 on the green, when i re-paint my car i'm thinking green.

10-08-2011, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684378	Here is an idea for ya! Last edited by God-Speed; 11-27-2016 at 12:34 PM.

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10-08-2011, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	I'd go with that midnight purple from house of kolor or whatever it's called. And that's coming from a guy with a yellow car so you know it's gotta be good!!