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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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We have 2 trucks that sit outside all day/night. They are flat green and flat grey, They still look great. They have a flat clear coat though. There isn't any scratching or staining of the paint.

The Z looks good
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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I really like it and, well, I really don't. Not really sure what to make of it...I think that it looks good but, there is something missing. Can't really put my finger on it.

Edit: I think it is the gloss centers on the Volks that clash with the paint job. Maybe making it look like a "work in progress".
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MyFaiRLaDy
aite, just got the car out of the shop drove around, and couple things i realize!!!! it is a biotch to maintain cleanliness on this paint job!!! i repeat THIS IS NOT A DAILY DRIVER PAINT JOB !!!!!!!!!!! and when you wash it becareful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! be very careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it scratches easily!!!!!!

yikes...it's already scratching? that's not a good sign.

overall it looks pretty good though.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by teh215
I really like it and, well, I really don't. Not really sure what to make of it...I think that it looks good but, there is something missing. Can't really put my finger on it.

Edit: I think it is the gloss centers on the Volks that clash with the paint job. Maybe making it look like a "work in progress".
i feel the same. maybe a wing, and something out back... it looks sick though. sad to hear its not able to be a daily driver ... what a b*tch to maintain
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Do us all a favor and find a professional photographer to take some high res pics
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Default Window tenting....

I would have dark tent slapped on that Z in a flash, here's a rough picture of how different it would look, I really believe thats what is missing... I mean look at all the other pics of cars that were posted, all have tent.



IMO the lexus looks most badass, I love the bodykit & the color, not sure which flat black it is because it is under the gold/yellow lights....

I want my Z to have the exact color of the lexus & a bodykit that looks closest to what it has.

Batmobile coolness lol

p.s. I just looked at this Z side by side w/ other pics posted, it looks like the Z isnt "as black" as all the other cars, might be the lighting, maybe not? But thats just what I notice... kinda faded looking, almost turning into a grey
Attached Thumbnails Progress on my Satin/flat Black Paint Job-cimg0547pt2.jpg  

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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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smoke the tails and turn signals! looks good! ..then get some 06 headlights that have been painted black and had the halo conversion done..thatd be hot!

edit.. after looking at the wheels i like them but idk if they go well with the flat black paint job..and +1 on the window tint!

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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Damn dude...it looks GREAT.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Lol thanks u guys actually read my mind cuz saturday morning its going to the audio and tint shop I'm getting my system installed and 5%tint all around. As far as smoking out the headlights and tails I can't see me doing that, but 06 headlights are coming, and its missing a wing, but ings warehouse in the u.s. Is out of the wing I ordered so its being shipped from japan ,will b here january though I can't wait. Another thing I'm doing is lowering it more, I got tein springs but going with full coilovers....but rest asure its being tinted saturday lol....
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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good job! lol I cant stand any car w/o tint... drives me crazy cuz it looks sooo much better with it, specialy with your paint job!

btw- I think your rims looks perfectly fine w/ the car
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Looks great man. Don't know if it was ever answered but what type of paint did you go with? BASF? Sucks that it scratches easily.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Bump you got any reall good pics? I just saw a s2000 in the same flat black here in korea at camp youngsan, freaking awsome color. Ill try to upload the pics i took with my iphone in like a day or two.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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Looks good, I like the contrast with the flat body/gloss wheels. But it does look more like a dark grey than black.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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Looks sick man....I agree that you need to change the wheels but overall well done
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Looks good, I like the contrast with the flat body/gloss wheels. But it does look more like a dark grey than black.
He has the matte black volks. It does look a bit shiny though.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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I'm a little late but..wow. That is amazingly gorgeous. Chick magnet
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Any updates on some better pics???
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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thanks everyone. I'm sorry I been out of the net lately, i was out of country for a couple weeks and no access to internet. But hey i got my INGS LX wing on, this weekend i'm gonna try and take some high res pics.....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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update pic, will post high res pics hopefully this weekend.

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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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my bad, updates 5% tint, ings lx wing, and my carbon fiber hood back on...
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