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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Did you not check the Courtesy site?
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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I kinda like the black pearl ones, but I'll prolly just paint some flat black. I see a lot of toyota/lexus w/ black emblems from the factory, too bad Nissan didnt give that option.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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This is black pearl side emblem on my Z. I also installed 350z and rear 'Z' emblem in black pearl as well. I must say they look quite nice.. It is quite noticeble when compare to stock emblems..


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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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ya a group buy would be awesome. im looking for the Z emblem in carbon fiber for the front and back to replace the nissan hamburgers. i think those would look sick on MB.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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i would love for a group buy, 300+ bucks for emblems is nuts
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Any update on this? I want "Fairlady Z" emblem in black! I know I can paint them myself. But what's the best way to paint them..? Sand and spray paint, then put some kind of clear coat?!
400 grit sandpaper first. 4 coats of black. Wet sand with 600 grit. Then with 1000 grit. Two coats of clear. Wet sand with 1000 grit. Twice. Done.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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any pics of yours fluid?
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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any pics of yours fluid?
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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You can tint chrome emblems by scuffing, spraying VHT niteshades, and clear coat. Just like tinting taillights. I've seen it before and it looks nice.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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i trust others doing it more then myself
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
400 grit sandpaper first. 4 coats of black. Wet sand with 600 grit. Then with 1000 grit. Two coats of clear. Wet sand with 1000 grit. Twice. Done.
I wanna do this. Could somebody put a more detailed DIY with pics?
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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any update on a group buy?
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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I want this!
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 04:51 AM
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how do we try to get a group buy from courtesy nissan?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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to the top!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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how do we try to get a group buy from courtesy nissan?
For starters, you need to contact Courtesy Nissan if they'll lower the price if you have a volume purchase.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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anyone have like a shell or template email I can use?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by xjongsangx80
This is black pearl side emblem on my Z. I also installed 350z and rear 'Z' emblem in black pearl as well. I must say they look quite nice.. It is quite noticeble when compare to stock emblems..

There is a bunch of white shiite on your car just below the Z emblem. Clean that crap off!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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i'm definitely in for a group buy for front and rear emblems if the price is right.... i don't mind the stock side emblems.... to whoever is gonna get this started, keep us updated please.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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ill get it started just dont know how to word the message to them..i want the complete set of 5..the 2 burger replacments, the 2 side Z replacments and the 350z wording replacment
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