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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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Don't paint them! They look good as is and actually stand out as a real Z compared to other mainstream cars.

Of course, that's just my 2 cents (with inflation).
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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i had mine painted body color.... just sayin
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 04:27 PM
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^^ Having them painted KH3(body color) as I'm a sucker for blacked out vehicles. Also hoping that having them painted will stop them from bubbling up as they are now.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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In that case, I hope you find a shop that can do it.

I've seen plenty of pics of owners doing that.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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i respect some others opinions of not doing it, but when done right (especially on black) it looks good


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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 04:43 PM
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I'm painting an old handle to see if I'd trust myself to paint the new ones lol. If I don't like the result I'll be calling around tomorrow morning.
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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the shop that did mine charged $100
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 06:02 PM
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It's a decent DiY on handles...needs plastic primer or some sanding for paint to stick well...
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Also just in case, don't do it on the car, take handles out LOL
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MatthewBouchard
I'm painting an old handle to see if I'd trust myself to paint the new ones lol. If I don't like the result I'll be calling around tomorrow morning.
As much as I hate plastidip, many people have great results with it.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Don't paint them! They look good as is and actually stand out as a real Z compared to other mainstream cars.

Of course, that's just my 2 cents (with inflation).

+1


It breaks up the body line. Or creates the body line. What have you.

When its all one color its just blah IMO
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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Definitely not. Looks way better before painted

I don't get why people hate their handles
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 05:19 PM
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Default Painted headlights and installed clear markers




Painted headlight housing black and installed led parking lights and clear side reflectors
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Side skirt removed , prepped for primer , primered and waiting to dry. The lower black is being done with paint , but am going to grab some gloss black Vinyl to cover the high wear areas. I was going to just get some clear , but I think black will be better. I may hit Cycle Gear and get a thick motocross Number Plate background.
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Side skirt removed , prepped for primer ,
What the......?!?

First read that as "prepped for dinner....."

Yeah, think I need new glasses or less wine with my own dinner (in which I had V3 spoiler....)
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
What the......?!?

First read that as "prepped for dinner....."

Yeah, think I need new glasses or less wine with my own dinner (in which I had V3 spoiler....)
Or your still hungry
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 02:17 PM
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CF handle covers on MB.. thoughts?
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Golden_Armz



Painted headlight housing black and installed led parking lights and clear side reflectors
new bumper emblem too...
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zchad
CF handle covers on MB.. thoughts?
OG Silver or body color only. .02.
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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Side skirt done, just need to trim the lower line. New hood thrown on,I need to make adjustments to the intake clamps and maybe cut the underside for clearance.

Pass side skirt next. Then need to figure out what to do with the rear. Keep the Nismo rear add one or cut the bumper.
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 03:00 AM
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Time to change the stock look of my Z's front end so I decided to order a grille insert from T-rex grilles|4wo. Bought it because I want to add a classic style on my ride.
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