Matched door handles

Mandingo · 09-03-2011, 09:06 PM

Let me start by saying, I love silver handles on the other colors but something about the magnetic black just makes them look out of place imo. It bothered me enough that I decided to finally tackle the project myself and placed an order at Paintscratch.com for G41 magnetic black touchup spray

It actually turned out well I think but I'll let the pics do the talking:

2 coats of SEM adhesion promoter
2 coats of SEM rubberized primer
3 coats of metallic black basecoat
6 coats of DupliColor professional clear

Methodical4u · 09-03-2011, 09:47 PM

It's pretty interesting... part of me likes the matching... and then part of me likes how the silver handles makes the black come out more. Overall, nice looking though.

Kandy OrangeZ · 09-03-2011, 09:58 PM

matching>non matching

skittlz74 · 10-12-2011, 07:58 AM

love the matching....just seems to flow a bit better along the side and kinda "smooth" it out. good job

thetaste · 10-12-2011, 09:42 AM

I plan on painting mine. They should have done this from the factory.

4r3s · 10-12-2011, 09:58 AM

Agreed!

I have seen a few that painted them black on non black cars and they look good too. The silver/gray was just an eye sore imo especially after changing the wheels.

007MI6 · 10-12-2011, 10:19 AM

Looks sick on the MB!

God-Speed · 10-12-2011, 10:35 AM

Even though my Nismo is silver, I have thought about having this done to mine. Looks good!!!

Mandingo · 10-13-2011, 09:23 AM

Thanks everyone

I've decided I definitely want to keep them black. My pics just can't convey their appearance in person!

007MI6 · 10-13-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

Thanks everyone

I've decided I definitely want to keep them black. My pics just can't convey their appearance in person!

That's saying a lot, considering the fact the the photos look quite awesome!

Juruki · 10-13-2011, 10:16 AM

i think the silver door handles match the headlights, the wheels and the Z symbol on the side. I would not color match them, but thats just me...

shadoquad · 10-13-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juruki

i think the silver door handles match the headlights, the wheels and the Z symbol on the side. I would not color match them, but thats just me...

No, I agree with you. I enjoy the contrast of the silver door handles more than color matched. Color matched handles are on every car.

That said, it can look good when properly done, as it is with the cars pictured in this thread. I just like the stock look better.

4r3s · 10-13-2011, 12:25 PM

The funny thing is the door handles now have a better paint job than the rest of the car lol

007MI6 · 10-13-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4r3s

The funny thing is the door handles now have a better paint job than the rest of the car lol

GaleForce · 10-13-2011, 01:39 PM

Nice job, your car looks good!

09-03-2011, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 624 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	Matched door handles Let me start by saying, I love silver handles on the other colors but something about the magnetic black just makes them look out of place imo. It bothered me enough that I decided to finally tackle the project myself and placed an order at Paintscratch.com for G41 magnetic black touchup spray It actually turned out well I think but I'll let the pics do the talking: 2 coats of SEM adhesion promoter 2 coats of SEM rubberized primer 3 coats of metallic black basecoat 6 coats of DupliColor professional clear __________________ some mods

09-03-2011, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kandy OrangeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jackson Posts: 268 Drives: 2010 370Z sport Rep Power: 14	matching>non matching __________________ If you even dream of beating me, you better wake up and apologize.

10-12-2011, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 44 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 14	Looks sick on the MB! __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

10-13-2011, 09:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 624 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	Thanks everyone I've decided I definitely want to keep them black. My pics just can't convey their appearance in person! __________________ some mods

10-13-2011, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	i think the silver door handles match the headlights, the wheels and the Z symbol on the side. I would not color match them, but thats just me... __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

09-03-2011, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	It's pretty interesting... part of me likes the matching... and then part of me likes how the silver handles makes the black come out more. Overall, nice looking though.

10-12-2011, 07:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
skittlz74 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pcb, fl Posts: 5 Drives: with my left hand Rep Power: 13	love the matching....just seems to flow a bit better along the side and kinda "smooth" it out. good job

10-12-2011, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
thetaste Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Soddy Daisy Posts: 236 Drives: GTR Rep Power: 13	I plan on painting mine. They should have done this from the factory.

10-12-2011, 09:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	Agreed! I have seen a few that painted them black on non black cars and they look good too. The silver/gray was just an eye sore imo especially after changing the wheels.

10-12-2011, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,353 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684376	Even though my Nismo is silver, I have thought about having this done to mine. Looks good!!!

10-13-2011, 12:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	The funny thing is the door handles now have a better paint job than the rest of the car lol

10-13-2011, 01:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Nice job, your car looks good! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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