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Old 04-11-2009, 02:53 PM
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Default Re-painting my 350z... Ferrari black?

I'm painting my whole car against because i got scratches everywhere. Its black right now, but im thinking of using the paint code off a lambourghini or ferrari... they seem to have more of a shine.. i think its the type of pearl or amount of clear thats being used....

anyways... should I stick with the 350z black or switch it up and paint it using Ferrari's black paint code?
Old 04-11-2009, 03:53 PM
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A clear coat finish will give you the high gloss you're looking for. I could be wrong though.
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I personally think that the magnetic black is a good enough black. Not too flashy, but better than super black.

In case you didn't know, there are two versions of "black" for the 350z. Magnetic, which has more of a sparkle (don't know the paint terminology) I *think* started in 06.
Old 04-11-2009, 05:55 PM
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Yeah one day a superblack z was parked next to my magnetic black, and boy was it a difference..

the superblack paint is more flat and dull, while the magnetic is more sparkly..
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before you go spendng a ton of money on a paintjob, you would be surprised what a professional buff job would do. Hell, spend a day on paint detail (claybar, wax, polish) and you'll be surprised how much it will help.

Understand that owning a black car is a career, and it will always require much more care than any other color--whether you get it repainted or not, you are still going to run in to the same problems.
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Originally Posted by moforeynolds
before you go spendng a ton of money on a paintjob, you would be surprised what a professional buff job would do. Hell, spend a day on paint detail (claybar, wax, polish) and you'll be surprised how much it will help.

Understand that owning a black car is a career, and it will always require much more care than any other color--whether you get it repainted or not, you are still going to run in to the same problems.
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My dad owns a shop though so its free Unityauto.com
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Couldnt agree more with recommending a professional buffm if unsatisfied afterwards, my vote goes for Nighthawk Black Pearl. It's an Acura color found onthe TL and RSX, I sprayed my old dsm that color and loved the results
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if its free just find your favorite color and get it done no reason not too.
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Do it!!
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Old 04-12-2009, 08:36 AM
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yeah im getting it done... just wondering what type of black... so right now its between the 06+ 350z black magnetic black... or a ferrari/lambo jet black
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post pic of both and people can vote for the one they like best?
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you cant really tell with pics though for black paint jobs... you gotta do a side by side in person comparison...
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FLAT BLACK





Ferrari black


350z MAgnetic Black


Lamborghini black

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If I had a choice I would change mine to pearl white. I have black and its a pain to keep clean.
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MyFairLadyz's flat black 350z

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Lexus IS350 white would be cool.
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Changing the colour on your car depreciates the value.


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